Sunday, March 13, 2016
Sunday: life group
We had our Bible Study today. It was nice to get together. It was nice to discuss the book we're reading, Overrated. The book makes me think and it's interesting to see how it makes others think too.
Saturday, March 12, 2016
Saturday: family activities
This afternoon we went to Life Sized Candyland at the library. We went on the later side, so it wasn't busy and it went a lot faster that I was expecting. But it was kind of like trick-or-treating, so that was fun. Team Blue (Ben and Isaac) were ahead the whole game until Team Red (Mom and Joshua) took a last spin lead. I'm not sure where Team Blue and Team Red came from today, but we did a lot of competing. Mostly on who could get their buckles on or off fastest in the car.
Then after dinner tonight Ben and Joshua were playing on the couch as they always do. Joshua started falling backwards at the slightest tap from Ben.
Friday, March 11, 2016
Friday: a story from Wednesday
Wednesday while we were outside I was trying to show Joshua that he couldn't go in the road but had to stay in the driveway unless he was holding my hand. (This didn't go all that well.)
At one point he went a few steps up the driveway, got down on all fours, and started crawling backwards. That's what he has to do for the stairs.
Roads and stairs. Both dangerous. But unfortunately they require different mitigation procedures.
At one point he went a few steps up the driveway, got down on all fours, and started crawling backwards. That's what he has to do for the stairs.
Roads and stairs. Both dangerous. But unfortunately they require different mitigation procedures.
Thursday, March 10, 2016
Thursday: madlibs
Today I did some madlibs in class as a fun activity. We used VLookUp( ), so it was educational too.
When I got to Isaac's school, I found out that he did a MadLibs too. His was a lot more funny and he was pretty excited about it.
How fun is that?!?
When I got to Isaac's school, I found out that he did a MadLibs too. His was a lot more funny and he was pretty excited about it.
How fun is that?!?
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Wednesday: an excellent day
Today just worked. It was wonderful.
The plan had been to do some errands this morning. However, we were pretty slow in getting ready. Then, just a few minutes before leaving there was a squirrel by the bird feeder. Isaac and Joshua went outside and chased it away. But that began the great morning.
First Isaac declared that "it's a nice day for a party" and brought out all the kids' place setting stuff - spoons, plates, glasses. I thought about telling him no, but then I realized that I don't really care. What's the worst that happens...I have to put it through the dishwasher?
That didn't last as long as I was hoping, so I gave them each a cookie for their party. While they were munching, I started my school work.
They proceeded to play inside and play outside, to play with balls, and to sort of play with each other for the rest of the morning. I interacted with them and helped dry some tears, but mostly they entertained themselves.
We went for a short walk to visit some neighbors, had lunch outside, and naps. Isaac wanted to play outside a bit more, so we did that.
Then off to the gym for racquetball. I played much better than normal, and we had some awesome volleys. I even won a game!
The rest of the night has been pretty normal, but I do like our routine.
The plan had been to do some errands this morning. However, we were pretty slow in getting ready. Then, just a few minutes before leaving there was a squirrel by the bird feeder. Isaac and Joshua went outside and chased it away. But that began the great morning.
First Isaac declared that "it's a nice day for a party" and brought out all the kids' place setting stuff - spoons, plates, glasses. I thought about telling him no, but then I realized that I don't really care. What's the worst that happens...I have to put it through the dishwasher?
That didn't last as long as I was hoping, so I gave them each a cookie for their party. While they were munching, I started my school work.
They proceeded to play inside and play outside, to play with balls, and to sort of play with each other for the rest of the morning. I interacted with them and helped dry some tears, but mostly they entertained themselves.
We went for a short walk to visit some neighbors, had lunch outside, and naps. Isaac wanted to play outside a bit more, so we did that.
Then off to the gym for racquetball. I played much better than normal, and we had some awesome volleys. I even won a game!
The rest of the night has been pretty normal, but I do like our routine.
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Tuesday: voting
I voted today.
I haven't voted in primaries in the past. Mostly because I don't want to identify myself with one part or the other.
I normally feel as though the candidates want the best for the country, even if I don't agree with them. With the race I don't feel that way, so I wanted to cast my vote for a different party member.
As a bonus, everyone got "I voted" stickers. The boys were so excited for them.
I haven't voted in primaries in the past. Mostly because I don't want to identify myself with one part or the other.
I normally feel as though the candidates want the best for the country, even if I don't agree with them. With the race I don't feel that way, so I wanted to cast my vote for a different party member.
As a bonus, everyone got "I voted" stickers. The boys were so excited for them.
Monday, March 7, 2016
Monday: games
Last night didn't go so well. Joshua was up so many times and wouldn't go back to sleep like normal. I brought him into bed with me for a few hours, because that seemed to be the only way to calm him down, but after those hours he didn't get any better.
Isaac was on a game streak today. We played several, including spirograph (which is in the game closet). I did the one below, Isaac did the one above.
Then he saw the plus gear in the box. "Oh, that one looks like a plus and this one looks like an equals." And before I really knew what was going on he had the following drawing. He did say, "Oops, I made the three sideways." But the overall gist is that 1 +2 = 3.
Isaac and Joshua also did a lot of running today. I sang this song about 20 times, at which point I recorded myself so I didn't have to sing it for the next 50. (Audio only.)
Isaac was on a game streak today. We played several, including spirograph (which is in the game closet). I did the one below, Isaac did the one above.
Then he saw the plus gear in the box. "Oh, that one looks like a plus and this one looks like an equals." And before I really knew what was going on he had the following drawing. He did say, "Oops, I made the three sideways." But the overall gist is that 1 +2 = 3.
Isaac and Joshua also did a lot of running today. I sang this song about 20 times, at which point I recorded myself so I didn't have to sing it for the next 50. (Audio only.)
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