Beating the heat

It's hot as Hades outside and we have been going stir crazy in the house. To beat the heat and the boredom, the kids decided to build a fort on Wednesday. Today is Friday and it is still taking over my living room.

There is not a chair or cushion to sit on (including in the dining room) nor a blanket to spare (not that we need them for warmth right now). They have slept in their fort for the last two nights and intend to sleep there again tonight.

I love how they collaborated to build this monstrosity. It took them several attempts and a few hours to get it just right. It even has two rooms. It is very creative and quite cozy, I must say. I spent a good deal of time in there yesterday hiding out from Violet.

The back view.

Sadie and Violet's room.
Jonah's room.
The front.