We're flying now!
10 July 10
At breakfast yesterday, Brioni asked David to rig something up so she could fly “all around everywhere”. Apparently, she was remembering the ladies who suspended themselves from the drapes of cloth at the Chinese New Year celebrations we participated in this past February.
I was amused at her fanciful notions, but even more delighted when David brought some hardware up from the shed to rig a rope swing and suspension sling in our living room!
David tied wire to some heavy-duty cloth to make the sling, and we persuaded Brioni to lie in it. Then David hoisted her up. Brioni’s bravado quickly melted, and the ride didn’t last long.
But all day, we played with the sling, swinging baby-dolls in it and getting used to the idea. By evening, the girls were ready to give it another try.






The flying swing wasn’t too hard to set up. All you require are a strong beam, some rope, cloth, and a D-bolt or pulley.
Why don’t you give it a go?
1 · Allison · 10 July 2010, 08:28
That’s SO AWESOME! I would have LOVED that when I was a kid! My girls would spend all day on that! Very Cool!!!
2 · Sarah · 10 July 2010, 11:02
That looks like SO much fun! My boys would LOVE it. Too bad we have no ceiling or doorway or anything remotely strong enough to hold the weight! Thanks for visiting/commenting!
3 · Elizabeth · 10 July 2010, 11:53
Oh this looks like so much fun! I would’ve loved this as a kid and now I wish my house was big enough so I could have one now :)
4 · TornadoTwos · 10 July 2010, 12:25
How awesome is that! I just LOVE that your daughter has a fun idea, and you guys go “sure, why not?” That looks like a blast, I’d have loved playing with that as a kid. Oh who am I kidding, I’d love it now! Thanks for visiting my blog today.
5 · tea · 10 July 2010, 13:49
Wow, that looks like fun! :) Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving your comment! It was great to hear from you! :)
6 · Jo Princess Warrior · 10 July 2010, 19:43
That looks so fun!!! You are such great parents.
7 · Richele · 11 July 2010, 03:13
Thanks for following me! I’m following you back. :)
8 · Erika · 11 July 2010, 04:27
I love it!! I can’t wait to tell my husband so he won’t feel alone in this world. That is TOTALLY something he would do for our girls.
9 · Michelle · 11 July 2010, 09:01
Following you from Mom Bloggers Club – you guys are so creative!!! You have an amazing family!
10 · Shelley · 11 July 2010, 09:04
How fun! My son would love that!!
New follower from MBC! Would love for you to come visit and follow me!
Have a great night,
Shelley @ Shelley’s Swag www.shelleysswag.blogspot.com
11 · Angie · 11 July 2010, 09:28
Hi! I am following you from MBC. Please follow me back at www.alittlebooknook.com. Happy blogging! :)
12 · Kristle · 12 July 2010, 08:16
Hey there! Love the blog and LOVE the flying through the air trick that your hubby rigged ; ) I’m following you from MBC Simply Follow and I’ll be back often! Feel free to follow either one of my blogs as well: http://www.willblogforbeauty.com http://www.willblogforbabies.com “see” you soon!
13 · Rosemary · 12 July 2010, 16:49
What fun! btw, why is it that I cant comment on some of your newer posts? Is that deliberate on your part? Just checking to make sure there’s not something wrong at my end:)
14 · Kat · 12 July 2010, 17:15
Wow! So cool! I love your site! Just when I needed some inside activity ideas to beat the heat. I am now your latest follower! Thanks for following me and for the great ideas!
15 · Catherine · 15 July 2010, 15:32
Oh wow! I want to be a kid in your home!!! Soo cool. All your posts look like everyone is having soo much fun! Oh my oh my how do you do it! Wow, look forward to stopping by more often :)
16 · Rebecca · 17 July 2010, 11:54
Wow- i am pretty sure you just accomplished every child’s dream!
17 · Ash · 11 August 2010, 17:21
The expressions on their faces say it all – FUN!(even David!) I love the way you did all you could to make her something that she thought of!