Too cold to swing - Not anymore
Post written by: beagooddad
We have noticed recently that after a few minutes of swinging, Pookie seems to be a lot more actively vocal and in general just better settled. Since then we have tried to make sure we get him to the park more frequently, but it is hard with school schedules and just normal busyness.
We considered putting a swingset in the back yard but knew the cold winter would prevent using it much until next spring.
So, we officially became the coolest house in the world yesterday. I installed two half-bucket swings hanging from the basement ceiling. Yep. Right in the middle of the room. I’m sure you won’t see anything like that on any of the fancy home design shows. I am also sure that it is going to be amazingly popular with the kids and will probably result in at least one swing related injury this winter since the kids are not very good at dodging swings yet.
In addition to swinging, Geetle had a great time pushing Pookie. In fact, we had to constantly tell her that she can not push that fast in the house.
Yeah, we might look a little crazy but admit it, you’re jealous.

October 23rd, 2006 at 3:12 pm
Can my kids come over to play? You should post a picture of your ingenious creation!
October 23rd, 2006 at 5:31 pm
yes, please do post a picture…but I’m coming down to look at it anyway. You two are BEAGOODDADANDMOM. MOM
October 23rd, 2006 at 9:01 pm
Oooh….I am jealous. I was thinking today that we need to clean out the basement a bit to have some play room so that my #2 has a place to burn off all his energy during these inside winter months. A few swings would be too fun down there! Great idea.
October 23rd, 2006 at 9:26 pm
I’ll try and get some pictures soon. It’s pretty funny. I’ll see if the kids are willing to pose.