A SWING IN THE KITCHEN - keeping the grandchildren amused!

When my grandchildren began arriving nearly 12 years ago I installed a swing in the kitchen. I figured that even if it was too wet to go out, at least this would amuse the children.

I bought the swing

(swings, because I bought a baby swing as well - not pictured)  from Ikea. I can't remember what I paid for them, but it wasn't a lot. I also bought 2 quick-release caribeners so the swing can be erected in seconds - the staples stay in the ceiling, of course.

 The staples stay in the ceiling.

Here's Alfie about to launch

And here he is in full flight - last summer

Whee!

There's obvious danger here, of course, so there are strict rules which apply when the swing is being used: No food preparation while the swing is in use, obviously; one child on the swing and one waiting for their turn; and adult supervision at all times -and the swing comes down when the kitchen returns to its primary function!

I'm quite surprised that they still all love the swing - even our sophisticated 11-year-old likes to take her turn!