Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Places/Activities: I've found that I can't keep up with writing blog posts on the same day, so oftentimes I'll sit down and write them a day or two later... which is a pain. It's hard to remember what you did an entire day ago. My memory used to be so quick, and now it's slowing down a bit. Sigh. Will have to see what I can do to give it a jump start. Tonight we strayed from our house rules (bedtime at 6:45/7pm for babies and 7:30pm bedtime for the Squeak on a school night) and drove to Baltimore for Light City. We've wanted to go before but never made it out there. Everyone had a nice time and we are definitely going to do it again next year. The only problem was that the lights aren't lit until 8pm, and the babies were beginning to lose it at 7:45pm, so we left before all the lights were visible. Squeak made a sun catcher Star of David at the kid tent that was sponsored by the Jewish Museum of Maryland. I think I might try taking her here sometime. I never even knew it existed before tonight. Kind of funny that I've lived in this state my whole life and I'm always finding something new to see and do. I love that. We also made our own stamps with foam - such a simple and neat idea. I think I'm going to try this sometime! She also got to build a conductor for a black light so she could light up the stamps we printed (made with special invisible ink). So neat. For a minute it made me wish I was an elementary media specialist again. This is something I'd work into a lesson for sure. If any of my media peeps want to do this, I'll come and help! It was SO cool.
Reading: I'm currently reading (the best of) Dear Coquette: Shady Advice From a Raging Bitch Who Has No Business Answering Any of These Questions. I'd put it somewhere in the middle of a Dear Abby and Savage Love column if you're into those types of things. I'm trying a wide range of interests just to expand my horizons a bit and get myself out of my traditional reading comfort zone.
Recipes:We ate the chicken and veggies tonight that I made last night and it was really good. I was even surprised that Squeak commented on how good it was. She's a really sweet kid though. She makes an effort to compliment the cook because she knows that it takes some work (although throwing everything in the crockpot wasn't terribly difficult).
Random Thoughts: It's kind of crazy to think that everyone I worked with at school is winding down the year - Spring break next week, and then prom, graduation, etc. It won't be long and this school year will be over... bringing my year as a stay at home mom to an end. I have a little less than 6 weeks left of teaching my online class, and by the time that is finished, the school year will be just about over. When activities and events are in front of us, it seems they might never get here. Then, once they arrive, they feel "over" so quickly. Birthday parties, trips, a night out, etc. It's important to just take the time and enjoy each as it happens and is happening. To be lost in that moment. Tonight, Squeak exclaimed from the back seat, "this was the best day ever!" The thing was, we didn't really do anything extravagant, but extravagance isn't needed for excitement and making memories. She got to read books with her Grammy earlier in the day, and spent time walking around getting lost in childhood with her family in the evening. There's no better feeling in the world than to see your little girl smile and to feel her sweet little hand reach up and hold onto yours. It's times like these that make me so appreciative of our family. I hope we continue to be this blessed.
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| Puff raised the roof and tapped her feet while listening to the musicians. |
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| Sneaky Bear. He grabbed a carrot and dip when I wasn't looking. |
Reading: I'm currently reading (the best of) Dear Coquette: Shady Advice From a Raging Bitch Who Has No Business Answering Any of These Questions. I'd put it somewhere in the middle of a Dear Abby and Savage Love column if you're into those types of things. I'm trying a wide range of interests just to expand my horizons a bit and get myself out of my traditional reading comfort zone.
Recipes:We ate the chicken and veggies tonight that I made last night and it was really good. I was even surprised that Squeak commented on how good it was. She's a really sweet kid though. She makes an effort to compliment the cook because she knows that it takes some work (although throwing everything in the crockpot wasn't terribly difficult).
Random Thoughts: It's kind of crazy to think that everyone I worked with at school is winding down the year - Spring break next week, and then prom, graduation, etc. It won't be long and this school year will be over... bringing my year as a stay at home mom to an end. I have a little less than 6 weeks left of teaching my online class, and by the time that is finished, the school year will be just about over. When activities and events are in front of us, it seems they might never get here. Then, once they arrive, they feel "over" so quickly. Birthday parties, trips, a night out, etc. It's important to just take the time and enjoy each as it happens and is happening. To be lost in that moment. Tonight, Squeak exclaimed from the back seat, "this was the best day ever!" The thing was, we didn't really do anything extravagant, but extravagance isn't needed for excitement and making memories. She got to read books with her Grammy earlier in the day, and spent time walking around getting lost in childhood with her family in the evening. There's no better feeling in the world than to see your little girl smile and to feel her sweet little hand reach up and hold onto yours. It's times like these that make me so appreciative of our family. I hope we continue to be this blessed.
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