Happy Wednesday! My brain is all over the place today, so I thought I would share a few things:
SCHOOLING. We are reading Madeline this week and learning a little about France. It’s been a bit of a challenge coming up with some “boy activities” – most of the adorable things I’ve seen online have been pretty girl-inspired. I’ve decided to devote all of next week to a beginner’s look at the human body (the link to Madeline and the human body: remember how she had to have her appendix taken out?). I found some really fun crafts and activities too, so it should be a blast.
BAKING. Like I mentioned on my 27 Goals List, I’m trying to get in shape and lose a little more of the lingering baby weight. So why in the world did I make this delicious Pumpkin Crumb Cake (half-eaten slice pictured above)? It’s so easy and good for both dessert and breakfast (not that I know that for certain…ahem). The recipe is from barefoot in the kitchen and can be found here.
CLEANING. I have been on a simplifying mission this week. Goodwill, get ready! With the boys’ birthdays and Christmas coming up, I want to make sure we only have what we absolutely love in our home. All the extras are going.
PONDERING. This quote I found on Pinterest:
Just because I chose to mother first, doesn’t mean my life is over once they are grown. Or I missed out on what could have been. It just means a new season has begun! Julia Child didn’t start cooking until she was in her 40s, right? There’s hope for me too.
What are you up to this week?
i like your idea of tying in the human body with the madeline books.
my daughter's name is madeline and i am working on making her room that theme! 🙂
cheers.