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Quarantine Day 84: Sawing, Swinging & Bonfires

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This Thursday we didn't have a theme, but we did spend the day outside on the new swing! The kids enjoyed the high 'under dog' pushes and screamed with delight each time!

We didn't swing until after lunch as there was one more branch in the way of swinging smoothly. We had to move the big telescoping roof ladder to the tree and then JP sawed it off during his lunch break.  Once that was done it was smooth swinging all day long!

We had a surprise visit from Grammy today. Juliet gave her the tour of the yard with all our new plants. JP brought the chicks outside to peck around in the grass while we all sat in the shade by the swing taking turns pushing the kids. 

While the kids were occupied with Grammy, I went in and cleaned up the house. Tomorrow our cleaning lady is coming for the first time in 2 months. So I had to pick up so she could get to the floor to vacuum. We've been neglecting cleaning a bit...

Later in the evening we headed over to the high school to cheer on the Millis High graduating class with their rolling rally and bon fire. We didn't know there was going to be a bonfire until we got to the school, so that was a fun surprise. We brought the kids bikes with us and they scooted and rode around the parking lot waiting for the rally to roll by where we were. Right before they came they lit the fire. We were pretty far away but it was hot, we could feel the heat. The kids were a little scared but we kept reassuring them that the fire department knew what they were doing, as they were the ones that lit it! I also packed up some noise makers and the bull horn! Once the cars were upon us it was very loud. The whole fire and police department was out with their sirens on leading the parade.We cheered and made noise and celebrated with them. I think the kids enjoyed! We then headed home and took a quick shower while JP picked up a pizza because it was already 7:30!

After dinner we got the kids up and in bed. Juliet fell right to sleep. She was sucking her thumb in the shower! As it was a nice night, JP and I hung out on the deck with the new string lights from Baba! We watched/listened to Harry Potter Chapter 9 and then went on the swing! We ordered an outdoor propane fire pit that should arrive next week. That would have added to our perfect evening! 









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