Rating: 4 stars
This is one of Ben's favorite books on construction. The book follows the steps to build an office building in a big city, from plans to excavating, scaffolding to framing rooms. It provides just a basic outline with minimal sentences, but included on each page are dozens of labels for those curious readers who want a little more information. There's a lot going on in each page, so there is plenty to look at...and look at, and look at... Definitely a good one for the construction collection in anyone's house.
And, speaking of construction, our construction adventure continues! The house on Kirby Road that we're keeping an eye on is progressing from hole in the ground to a recognizable house. Last week we picked up Lorelei from school and checked it out with the general contractor and our friend Sidd.
Look closely. Can you see the hole in my jeans? Note to self: Don't wear your good jeans when hopping fences. |
When we arrived, Sidd invited us to hop over the (low, chain-link) fence, walk down a steep, muddy path, jump through a window-looking opening that was actually going to be a door, stroll around the "basement" while simultaneously dodging a handful of strong men swinging big ol' axes while digging trenches for pipes.
Did I mention that, in addition to holding the hands of my adventuresome 4- and 5-year old kids, 22-month old Kiefer and 62-yearold Grammy were tagging along? And I (stupidly) was wearing my nicest jeans. But did I let any of these factors stop me? NO! I'm THAT kind of mom who trespasses and traipses while looking cute!
Writing her initials in cement...all kids should do it once! (Preferably legally.) |
Next time, we're wearing boots. And maybe Kiefer should stay with Grammy in a safer location...
I love this. Cute and adventures...that's Kate! G and I are so jealous, but so happy for you guys!
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