taking care of sick kids. The little three have gone down one after the other with high fevers and barking coughs. We’ve been spending a lot of time on the couch reading and watching Octonauts (Sophie’s favorite) and Wild Kratts (J’s favorite).
celebrating Big White Farmhouse’s second birthday!
remembering a little date Sophie and I had last weekend. We went, just the two of us, to Home Goods and she was just the sweetest thing. She never stopped talking: “This is cute, mama…Look! A pink basket, mama….Daddy would like that coffee mug, mama…” and on and on. We shared a candy treat on the way home. It was so special to have that time with her.
reading The Temperament God Gave You and Big Magic for book club.
wanting to remember how the kids wrap themselves in blankets and then lay over the floor grates as the heat turns on in the mornings.
finding Sophia in my makeup: “It’s okay, Mama. I look beautiful. I like this makeup.”
watching Making a Murderer after bedtime while putting together a puzzle.
bringing dinner to a family from church after the birth of their first baby. We made them a Mexican fajita bar with all the fixin’s. We also gifted them one of Laura’s gorgeous blankets!
working on a few home projects: sprucing up the parlor (a WMP post to come!), a DIY coat rack for the laundry room and art for the master bedroom. Decorating always goes so slowly around here, as my BIG visions wait for my small budget to catch up. So satisfying to see a few of my ideas finally come to life.
starting homeschool co-op again after a month off for break. The big boys are excited to get back to their friends and classes.
homeschool notes:
+ D flew through Level 1 of his reading curriculum, so we ordered and started Level 2. He often doubts his ability, so I love to see the surprise and pride in his eyes when something proves easier than he thought.
+ In history, we are starting a new unit on Vikings. The kids have been acting out the stories and pretending to be Leif Erikson. Hoping to add a few crafts to the mix next week.