The week before Easter, the kids dragged in a felled tree that had been lying around in the woods, and hit on the idea of planting it – as a maypole.
But first they wanted to decorate it. We found some ribbons in the trailer, and then there was knotting, knotting, and more knotting – an important exercise in fine motor skills, which isn't of paramount interest to the kids, however – they just want to play!
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