Trampoline

Several weeks ago, I had the "opportunity" to play in the pit orchestra for the Bethel College opera. It involved 4 evenings of rehearsal, and 2 performances. Needless to say, Doug became Mr. Mom that week. With my earnings from my "career" we chose to buy a trampoline. Unfortunately right after we bought it, it snowed, delaying our ability to put it together. We spend about 2 hours a few Saturdays ago putting it together. And here is the result. I was afraid that it would only be a novelty, and the fun might wear out quickly. I'm pleasantly surprised. The kids are out there most days after school, and sometimes after supper as well. They have even given themselves "trampoline names". Sam is Fergen (nickname: Ferg) and Ben is Gaukey (nickname: Gauk). They call themselves by their trampoline names when jumping. Almost the second that Doug gets home from work, the kids are begging him to come bounce them on the trampoline. It was well worth the week of not seeing my family to have this mecca of entertainment in our backyard.