Jump Time!

Am I the only Mom that lets their kids jump on the couch? I can just hear the gasps from mothers everywhere. The boys love making the couch into their playground. They get the pillows just right and - "1-2-3 jump!" or in todays case "home depot!" I have no idea where that came from, we haven't even been there in awhile. They love to jump, especially Ashton. He is always hopping around. He runs everywhere he goes and always stops with a hop.

They also love "Jump Time!" This was invented this summer when we stayed home a lot because I was pregnant and needed to get the nursery painted and decorated. They got along so well all summer, it was amazing! I think God was doing me a favor because he knew I had a lot to do. So while I painted they were across the hall in their room having "jump time". This consist of throwing everything off your bed, - pillows, blankets & stuffed animals, then jumping on the bed. They each have their own twin bed across the room from eachother. Kevin even invented a scoring system for 'jump time'. Have you noticed that everything is a competition with boys?

There is a possibility that I am the only Mom that lets their kids jump on their beds too, and my bed for that matter. I remember as a child that my parents bed seemed so big and comfy and fun, but it was always off limits. We rarely even sat on it. I always wanted to, so I decided that I would let me kids play on my bed, and have 'jump time' if they wanted. We don't let the kids sleep with us though, not until morning that is, when I need a little snuggle to help me start the day.

All kids need to move, especially boys I think. So if its going to help them get out that energy AND get some exercise, then I will let them run around the house and jump on the couch or the bed (carefully off course so no one gets hurt). Here are some pictures of todays 'jump'

Here is another pic for fun. Check out this strawberry! It looks like Mr. & Mrs. Strawberry had conjoined quintuplets!