I used to spend all day, every day trampoline hopping around the neighborhood (since we never had one). I loved to jump. I still do.
We ordered it online. It arrived site to store while we were on vacation.
So...instead of unpacking and putting my house (and life) back in order, I spend the day putting up this puppy.
Took me 3 tries and most of the day but I finally got it put together 100% correctly...at about 10:00PM.
IT. IS. AWESOME!
Kudos to Roberto hubby. I couldn't have finished (and finished, and finished) without his brute strength.
I know what you are thinking...injuries, injuries, injuries....but it can't be any worse than putting your child in football or gymnastics and both Rob and I survived those without brain damage (at least I did...he he he...Mr. Five Concussions Man).
Little Red and Mini Rob also put good use to the boxes. They used them as "beds" last night. We didn't think they would actually fall asleep like this....but the did. Too funny!
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| De-laudryfied the laundry room |
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| Washed the Leaning Tower of Pisa replica-made of dishes |
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| and swept the floor |
Now I will feel guilt free as I spend all afternoon throwing tricks and just all-out-enjoying myself on my (I mean, my kids) new toy.
Questions?
What is YOUR favorite thing to do on the trampoline? Any favorite games? Any rules I should consider? Any warnings? Tell all...we are newbies at this.
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10 comments:
Haha, love the boxes, almost makes them look like they live in an orphanage:) I want a tramp...Garry doesn't, so I'm sure we won't get one anytime soon. So fun, I'm jealous.
So fun! Love the box pic too.
I worked as a gymnastics coach for a few years and my big rule that I would enfore (although it takes away from some of the fun) is that only one person jumps at a time. It will seriously reduce the probability for most injuries.
Learning proper techniques for flips is another asset (I bet you could google some pointers)
Happy Jumping Mel!
How fun! Enjoy yourself!
I am jealous! Jason will never consider buying a trampoline. He is so adamantly against them. Have fun bouncing. Wish you were closer, so that I could come jump. Xander keeps asking if Cael is going to be anywhere we go. He was broken-hearted when Cael wasn't at the splash park, but Gabe was. And he told me he doesn't want to go camping this weekend with the cousins, if Cael isn't there. I am glad they are such good friends!
Fun! They will LOVE it! I hope you are all enjoying it. What a nice thing to save up for!
Natalie...how sad. Cael loves Xander so much too. He has been lost without him. Love it!
Not too many kids. That's our rule. We didn't even put up the net this year. Personally, I think it provides false security and the kids just go on the outside anyway.
I love our trampoline! It's like 20 yrs old with no net but has been the best thing for boredom! I say one at a time defeats the purpose, but no more than four (it's a good thing we're done having kids ;) I love jumping on it too but have learned my bladder isn't as strong as I thought it was ;-) Hope you have a fun injury free rest of your summer!
That is so awesome!!
Celeste...I'm with you. One kid TOTALLY defeats the purpose (although I LOVE being on it by myself). :)
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