I wanted to make note of a typical day off, so some point I could remember the beauty of our days together. Usually, always actually, the kids wake up earlier than I plan. Immediately they want to eat. I can't blame them. Breakfast is the first thing I do in the morning.
Then we prepare for preschool and whatever else the day holds in store for us. Usually an assortment of odd errands that I plan out strategically to make only one trip to "town". Most days Maisy and I play together at home while Bubby is at preschool. Today we played "people". She is really into pretending right now. In fact when she woke up from her nap I could hear her talking. When I went in to get her, she said in a startled voice, "I was pretending, Momma."
We also have homework time each day. Today Maison and I worked on writing M's, drawing circles and lines, and her ABCs. The clip below is the progress I have made with her. If I could ever get it off my cell phone, I have a video of Carson at the exact same age. However, he is reciting the pledge of allegiance, verbatim. She has a bit of catching up to do. I do think she is a bit more creative though. For example, when identifying an "I", she always calls it a bone. A capitol "I" does look like a bone. She's very clever in her own way.
The day still includes a nap for both of them. Again, they awake earlier than I expect. During that time I run around like a mad woman making the most of every moment. Homework, housework, schoolwork, you name it...I do it. Then we finish off the day with a snack, playing outside, and getting ready for dad and dinner. That last hour of the day, before Dad gets home, is the hardest. That is the witching hour, always has been, always will be. When they were babies they cried, as kids they fight. But, somehow we make it. Dad gets home and then things really get wild. Each day with them is a blessing, each developmental milestone a miracle, and each silly phrase so memorable. I am so thankful to have this time. As I was holding Maison tonight, I laid down with her and she laid on my chest, just like a baby. But so much longer. As I held her, I felt something I have felt at so many other times with them. Completely content...from my perspective and hers. I remember the feeling of being held by my mom and how safe and loved I felt. I could tell Maisy felt the same way. That made me happy. And that ends a day at our house.
Nevermind the food in her teeth. It's not a cheesey smile!
Poor Pa!
I think Carson needs some new sunglasses.
Carson, you did a great job on your test! Way to go!
Before a surprise attack on Dad at the computer
After McDonalds cookies
Then we prepare for preschool and whatever else the day holds in store for us. Usually an assortment of odd errands that I plan out strategically to make only one trip to "town". Most days Maisy and I play together at home while Bubby is at preschool. Today we played "people". She is really into pretending right now. In fact when she woke up from her nap I could hear her talking. When I went in to get her, she said in a startled voice, "I was pretending, Momma." 
We also have homework time each day. Today Maison and I worked on writing M's, drawing circles and lines, and her ABCs. The clip below is the progress I have made with her. If I could ever get it off my cell phone, I have a video of Carson at the exact same age. However, he is reciting the pledge of allegiance, verbatim. She has a bit of catching up to do. I do think she is a bit more creative though. For example, when identifying an "I", she always calls it a bone. A capitol "I" does look like a bone. She's very clever in her own way.
