FORTified for the Winter

No TV. That's what spurred this amazing fortress built entirely by my children's 10 little hands. On Monday, because it was a holiday, we told our children that they would ALSO be getting a holiday from electronic entertainment. No TV. No Wii. No computer. So, with "nothing to do" they went outside and began building. Hours and hours and hours of fun went into constructing, embellishing, and decorating this snow fort. It was one of the best days they have had in a long time. They are so pleased with the result. They use it every day and it continues to be a distraction from the "other" things in life which normally claim their attention. I love it as much as they do! There is just something that is so magical about being absorbed, completely and totally, in a worthy endeavour - especially as a child - you enter another reality - one that is BETTER than can be provided you by some nameless producer of a television show. Imagination is a gift. I am so glad my children opened theirs and found the treasure inside!