I haven't been posting lately, but I have SUCH a good reason:: I got kidnapped by a ninja.
Okay, obviously this little ninja is just about as cute as they come and not very good at tying shoes, let alone people, up for long periods of time. So the truth is, I've been bogged down in the reality of homeschooling (um, why did I not think I'd be busy??) and freelance work and that other blog (ahem. two timer.) Or, I've been glued to netflix watching Meerkat Manor like all the other people without tv do. You pick.
In any case, there is something to be said for the ninja get up. Want some free fun and a way to get your preschooler involved in housework? Join us for a rousing round of Max Kwon Doe! Out of sheer boredom one sunny afternoon, Max decided he wanted me to help him complete some ninja training. We got right down to work, turning our backyard into an obstacle course of ninja-riffic skill builders.
About an hour later (seriously! this game is great!) we were tiring of the far-reaching ninja work, like "teach sister how to kick a ball in a very kind way, because ninja's are good leaders"
so I took a chance. Making a big production out of moving "to the next level" of his training, I took Max to the front yard, where I handed him a broom (ever so ceremoniously) and told him that ninjas need an eye for detail...which he could hone by sweeping the front porch. And guess what? He did it! Gladly!
Justin came home in time to get in on the action, and before the training was done, all the recycling had been loaded into my car to go to the drop-off center, the outside toys were all put away-- where they belong--, and the dogs got a good game of catch in with our little ninja.
I'm thinking tomorrow, storm trooper training will include toilet bowls and dust bunnies.
