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A few rules about building "Forts":
1. They can be made with anything and can be constructed anywhere.
2. The preferred material is couch cushions, blankets, and anything off of your mom's bed.
3. The more visible, the better. The best place is the living room right by the front door.
4. Timing is everything. Build the fort right before guests are set to arrive.
5. If at all possible, incorporate a game of "hot lava" into the fort building.
6. Treats in a fort are essential. M&M's and cheetos are a fine choice.
7. Someone must be banned from your fort (parents, little brothers, girls, etc.)
8. Never, ever willingly clean up your fort even if you triple promised your mom that you would.
9. When you finally do clean up the fort, make sure at least half of the couch cushions display their zipper and wad the blankets into a little ball before putting them on the shelf.
10. To ensure you can continue building your forts, occasionally go and get your mom and very proudly display your handiwork. Look at her with all the cuteness you can muster and excitedly ask her if she wants to play (unless of course you've banned parents and/or girls). It's a guarantee that she will look past the mess and just see her adorable son(s). She'll realize childhood is short and that every opportunity to build a fort should be taken. Don't worry if she tears up...it just means that you have been successful and can continue with your fort building missions.
You know its time for spring when you look outside on a warmish (i.e. over 40 degrees) day in January and witness a waterfight between your two four-year olds. Calvin had dragged the hose out and turned it on while Josh had a cup filled with a nice, frigid slush water. Surprisingly Calvin got the worst of it mostly because he's a rotten aim with the hose. He managed to soak his pants and coat while Josh had just a light sprinkling across his back. I think they are ready for some warm weather.... (and so is their mom!)
I know!! Brilliant! Don't you love the monster pattern with the cowboy boots?
