Snowed in...

So we've actually been able to go out and run some errands a couple of times this week, but I've been staying home for most of it. I usually don't mind driving in the snow, but it's all the other crazies out there!

Being cooped up for a few days can force you to get creative. The boys have been going stir crazy, but have also found some interesting ways to keep themselves entertained over the past few days.

Here's a brief sample of creativity outside of the box according to the Yamashiro boys:

• Sing every Christmas carol you know at the top of your lungs, but instead of using the nouns the songs were written with, substitute them with the word poop, toot, booger or fart (or any combination). This will cause you to laugh hysterically and squirt water out your nose while choking on your pretzels (we learned that doing this during snack isn't the best choice).
• Create an obstacle course (because your gym teacher did encourage you to stay active over break). Make it seem easy to your mom but actually, after she attempts just one run-through, she'll be incapacitated on the couch so you can get into things that you're not supposed to.
• Hide the presents that were under the Christmas tree because your brother kept trying to figure out what they were...then forget where you hid them.

What did you do to help prevent boredom during Arctic Storm 2009?