Around here, I have been:
parenting solo while Mark worked a very big conference this week. He had long days and was only home to sleep before getting up early to repeat it all again. The kids are understanding and tend to take it all in stride, but Sophie had one sad moment and cried, “This is not a good idea!” Needless to say, she is quite excited to have her Daddy back this weekend!
playing at the park on Monday with friends. When the weather is 50 degrees and sunny, especially when the rest of the week is rainy and cold, you take full advantage! It was so good to smell the fresh air and see my kids running and laughing. I can’t wait for spring.
reading A Man Called Ove, 84, Charing Cross Road and Bakhita: From Slave to Saint. I finished the first two and just began the third. All so good.
starting Easter shopping. I have everyone’s Easter outfits (thank you, ThredUp!) and have just started on the baskets. The goal this year (like every year) is simple, practical and fun.
staring at the coat rack Mark and I made last weekend every time I pass the laundry room. There’s something so satisfying about seeing a project from idea to finished product, even if there were MONTHS in between the two!
watching TJ and trying to enjoy this adorable, yet challenging stage. I want to remember how he always gets his white blanket when it’s time to watch a show, how much he loves Daniel Tiger and how he initiates “Ugga Mugga” nose kisses.
homeschool notes:
+ We started a big knights and castles unit and we are excited! This week, we made catapults, learned about castles (this book is a good one) and are reading Castle Diary as our readaloud.