Playing Croquette

On a recent warmish day, I decided to get the croquette game out. It was interesting to say the least! Neither boy wanted help (shocker!) nor wanted to listen to our advice on how to hold the mallet or swing it (another shocker!): Ryan also had trouble waiting his turn:

But they LOVED it!! Ryan didn't quite make it to the end of the game but John asked for the next several days if we could get it out again. I said I think we need to have a croquette party this summer!!

Follow Up Note: We've played the game once since this first time. Ryan attention was held long enough to complete the whole game, John's swing is improving, we allow the boys two turns to our one as they are still learning, and I won the game again!