It has been another hot week for us, gorgeously sunny. But, oh, the humidity! As a result, our time outdoors has actually been limited; we spent an hour at the park after school yesterday and it wiped us all out!
Today, our new fence was installed, enclosing a ‘back garden’ within our larger plot. The main aim of this has been to give the wee girl freedom outside; the fence designed to stop her from running too far and getting lost in the rest of the garden (I kid you not!), or worse, running down to the main road.
When we got back from school this afternoon, the kids were straight outside to investigate the ‘new’ garden! Well, the 5yo and wee girl anyway, the 8o declaring it too hot (can’t say I blame him) and electing to stay inside.
First off there was some mad running about!
Then there was some climbing on the hammock frame…
Then there was lots of digging!
The wee girl has developed a love for digging over the last week, and while one of my next tasks in the garden is to tidy up the random pots that were left by the previous owners, she is doing a great job starting it for me!
It is clear that I will need to create a mud kitchen for her, as she spends a wonderful amount of time completely absorbed in digging, transferring, stirring and pouring.
A mud kitchen might also save my pots from being dug out by small, enthusiastic hands :)
I am absolutely thrilled to have the fence in place. The wee girl wants to be outside at every available opportunity, which is to be encouraged, and now I can safely let her. I will be able to sit at my kitchen table, next to the patio doors, and watch her play without interference.
I can’t wait to see what she does!
I’m linking up with the wonderful Country Kids at Coombe Mill, as always. Click on the badge to see what everyone else has been up to and be inspired to get outside!
Lovely photos – the wee girl definitely seems to be enjoying herself! :-)
She certainly was!
The new fence looks wonderful and so practical for safe outdoor play too. I can see a mud kitchen becoming the next big garden activity for your wee girl. I hope you have little space to create one? Wishing you many more happy garden after school days with your new safe fencing. Thank you for sharing with me on Country Kids.
Definitely high on the list of projects!
Proof once again that kids will make their own fun wherever they are! My girls love digging in the mud too… your wee girl looks so pleased with herself #CountryKids
Absolutely :)
I love that – a mini garden within a garden! Hope the humidity lets up a bit so you can all enjoy it. A mud kitchen is a great idea – my 4 year old one had one at nursery last year and it was his favourite spot of all. Looking forward to seeing more pictures of your garden progress!
The humidity has finally dropped, much more pleasant now :)
Ah, perfect! Lovely that she can get out there now and enjoy it, especially while you still have the sun shining. A mudpie kitchen sounds like a must – enjoy! x
It is absolutely a must :)
Wonderful-we have a digging patch in our garden which my son loves to play in almost every day. It’s lovely to be able to let them play freely knowing they’re safe isn’t it xx
It has made such a difference already :)
Wow, what a big plot you have to manage but what a wonderful opportunity to create it into something that works for you, rather than inheriting something established. Looks like she is having a great time outdoors and she’d really enjoy a mud kitchen-another project to put on your list!!
Yes, it is quite large! Not quite sure what to do with it all. It’s been nice to fence off a manageable area :)
Aww! Looks like they have been having a great time! Lovley photos!
They were, they were very muddy!
Aww that’s lovely, so great to be able to let her have her freedom, but also know she is safe! Looks like she has been having a lot of fun out there :) xx #countrykids
The fence is the best thing!
Oh they look like they’re having a complete ball! Lovely pics, made me smile xx
Thank you, they were having a great time!
Your first photo is amazing, so much freedom!
A mud kitchen is a great idea, my daughter still has lots of fun with hers. Having an actual area where she knows she can dig means that the whole garden doesn’t end up in a right mess.
It’s definitely on my must do list for the garden :)
It’s a good thing you created a fenced area for them to play in. Wee Girl certainly looks like she loves her mud!
She certainly does!
That’s such a good idea having an area fenced off where the wee girl can play away outside while you know she’s safe and enjoying the garden, nature and letting her imagination go free.
I’m so pleased with it :)
Lovely photos! They look like they are having a great time.
They really were :)
Looks like they are enjoying your garden. Brilliant idea to install the fencing so the children have more independence.
It’s been fantastic, so pleased with it x
It’s great to have a safe garden you can give your children the freedom to explore isn’t it. I love that first photo – she looks like she is having an absolute blast!
She is absolutely loving it :)
We have been in the garden too this week. I didn’t think we would get a nice sunny day after all the rain.