Saturday

 Ben let the boys play on the drums a bit today.  They enjoyed it. :)

Chores

I've been having the boys (especially Isaac) shovel the end of the driveway as one (or two) of their chores.  The snow hasn't been too heavy, so I haven't felt bad about asking them to do it.  In fact, I really feel like I'm winning as a parent. :D

email

 I received this email a few days back.  It was from a student who is remote learning and I was checking in to make sure everything was working ok.  It probably made me happier than it should have.

"Hi, I think this class is going very well. It is definitely the best class I’ve had as a remote learner in terms of how it’s structured. I really appreciate you reaching out because most professors do not. I also wanted to say that I enjoy how the class is engaging for the student rather than the student just listening to a lecture. I’ve never enjoyed going to class before until now. For some reason this is the only class I’ve ever had that I’m excited about and that’s the honest truth (And I’m not just saying that either). I can’t wait to see what else we learn because I’m going to be using excel a lot in my future job. Thank you for everything so far. "

Flurry

 Yes, it's been two years since Flurry died, but we took these videos right before she was put down.  It's been on my to-do list to post them for a while, and I'm finally getting around to it.  (And possibly ignoring other stuff I should be doing.)

Wednesday: well child

Isaac had his well-child visit today.  It went well, as expected.  He's in the 13% for weight and 54% for height, which puts him in the 2% for weight/height ratio.  I guess running around the house tackling his brother has paid off.

Tuesday: tired

 I got home from work and was tired.  It's been a long few days.  It's been snowing a lot though, so that's been pretty.

Sunday: outside

So I've seen those fun frozen water globes around and thought it would be a fun thing to make.  Yeah.  Not sure who wrote the instructions.  "1. Fill up a water balloon with water."  Ok, I don't know about you but that involves a hose and getting everything wet.  I'm not going to do that in the winter.  We made one really small one in a normal balloon, but again, meh.

Then I remembered I had some silicon tops.  So instead of colored ice balls, Joshua helped me make colored ice cylinders.  They've been waiting outside for a week for us to get snow so they'd stay upright.  And now Joshua has something fun to see during school.  I guess he can see the birds too!  They don't like that feeder as much though.