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WHAT WE LEARNED
+ Our final week of Chinese studies had us learn all about animals that live there. The kids drew pandas with an Art for Kids tutorial one day and sculpted pangolins with Sculpey clay. To top it off, we watched a Wild Kratts: China Adventure that featured all of the animals we learned.
+ Finished off our study of China with a special lunch. I wish we would have had the time/money to take everyone to a traditional Chinese restaurant, but the freezer section from Walmart had to do. Keeping it super real over here this week, hah.
+ In science, we discussed states of matter and watched this Youtube video.
TEN THINGS I’M GRATEFUL FOR
a relaxing three day weekend at home
a new houseplant
Labor Day sales that help me save a little money on clothing for my rapidly growing children
finally being done with dental appointments for awhile (what a nightmare…)
hot cups of coffee first thing in the morning
when Mark surprises us and arrives home early from a business trip
how much the kids love their puppy
seeing forward progress as we chip away at another student loan
artwork proudly taped to bedroom walls
IN THE KITCHEN
+ On the menu:
T: bacon ranch chicken and broccoli casserole over rice
W: pancakes and fruit
Th: taco salads
F: penne with shrimp, cream, and tomato
+ C is for Chocolate Chip Cookies, using my go-to recipe
+ How much I spent on groceries this week: $309.86
Purchasing a few more items for our emergency closet. Winter will be here before we know it!
GOOD THINGS
+ This dish soap scent smells so good.
+ I’m really enjoying this version of Adoro Te Adore.
+ Kanzi is a fair trade shop with lots of great gift ideas – I have my eye on this and this
