Thirteen things I enjoy doing with my kids:
1. Playing in the creek. We look for fish, frogs, crawdads and such. We swing on the vines. We look for gold. It is so much fun!
2. Homeschooling. It is wonderful helping them learn and watching them as explore, discover and grasp new concepts.
3. Roasting marshmellows. Momma likes hers burnt and they like to keep me in good supply.
4. Gardening. They have my green thumb. I was blessed with green hands from both sides of my family and my kids can grow anything as well.
5. Camping. The kids have such a blast sleeping in sleeping bags and a tent.
6. Fishing. They all get so excited and rally around whomever is reeling “the big one”.
7. Scavenger hunts. Nothing and I mean nothing escapes their hunting eyes!
8. Going to the beach. When I watch them play in the water, build sandcastles and hunt for shells it is like I am seeing those things as a child again. The world through their eyes is always something to stop and look at.
9. Reading. They insist I read Junie B. Jones books aloud to them. I am a very animated person. When the character screams, I scream. And ya’ll know just how boisterous Junie B. Jones is! 
10. Making music. I am using the term “music” loosely here. Each of children has to learn to play an instrument. When each of our musicians-in-training decide to include the littles, who are not learning yet, and form a band it gets quite crazy around here. The urge to grab my guitar becomes irresistible.
11. Hiking. I remember how much I looked forward to doing volksmarches with my dad and my kids are now like that about our hikes in the mountains.
12. Going to gymnastic meets. Ms. Firecracker is a competitive gymnast and our whole family goes to her meets together. It is great to see kids who pester the mess out of her every other day are supportive of her and excited for her at every meet.
13. Vegging out. Granted, they don’t hold still too long but they sure do try.
What is your Thursday Thirteen this week? Leave me a link in a comment so I can come visit! For more TT head over to Thursday Thirteen central.
Have a blessed week!
~Rhen
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Posted by savvyprchick on March 20, 2008 at 10:41 am
Wonderful list… sounds like a lot of.
Happy TT and thanks for visiting my blog!
Posted by fullbodytransplant on March 20, 2008 at 10:47 am
Stumbling through the creek for the win! You are so lucky.
Posted by Laura@HeavenlyHomeMakers on March 20, 2008 at 11:05 am
I LOVE your list!!! I love doing a lot of these things with my kids too!! Thanks for sharing this!
Posted by Ann on March 20, 2008 at 1:42 pm
Lots of fun outdoor stuff to be thankful for! I bet you’re glad for spring
Posted by Noelle on March 20, 2008 at 2:26 pm
Hi, cool list!! I’m not the biggest beach fan, but sometimes it’s fun. I did a TT to, it’s here: http://lifes-adventures.net
Cheers!!
Posted by homemom3 on March 20, 2008 at 8:32 pm
Happy TTing. I just think it’s a blast having kids. Those little minds and great big eyes will open anyone up to a new world. My favorite thing is picnics.
Posted by Wendy on March 20, 2008 at 9:43 pm
What a great list! I love so many of these same things!
Posted by aliceaudrey on March 26, 2009 at 12:06 am
I’m thinking about doing some home schooling this summer. I tried last year, but I’m not very good at it. Maybe this summer will be better.