Saturday, July 14, 2012

Hanging Out at Home

We're having a great time being a family. I have always said my favorite sound is that of a red wagon going over the sidewalk cracks. But I have a new favorite sound - it is both my children laughing at the same time. They make each other laugh back and forth sometimes, and it is such a great sound.
We've gotten into a bit of a groove with day-to-day happenings. At home we have lots of 'whatever' time, but I also try to get in specific letters, numbers, singing, reading and music times. Then there's our outings - to the lake a couple times a week, the neighborhood park, toddler time at the library, physical therapy and target. And I try for one play-date a week.
There are some days when I get something relatively mundane done and I feel extremely good about it. For instance, the other day I refilled all the soap dispensers in the house. And I don't know why, but it gave me great satisfaction. It's the same feeling many of you might get at your jobs after you completed a project or did well in a presentation. THERE. I GOT THAT DONE. Hmmm...is this a sign that I should get out of the house a little more often?
Besides filled up soap dispensers, here are other things going on at home:
 Fun times with Dad. Every Saturday morning the kids hang out with Jon as I teach an English class. I'm not sure what they do all morning, but they look a little mischievous in this picture, don't ya think?
 Selah started on solid food and LOVES to eat. Prunes are her favorite thus far.
 Everybody getting a little tummy time. 
 A little independence for Selah (and freedom for mom!)
 All toys with wheels are played with every day. The floor is constantly scattered with buses, cars, trucks, tractors or trains. 
Ez having a great time digging and dozing and rolling. "Mommy, where backhoe go?"

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Enjoy your time of filling soap dispensers and feeling fulfilled. Love your pictures and can't wait to visit with you guys when you come to Abbotsford. I believe August 4 is the only date that will work. Maybe the 5th. Can't remember what your mom said anymore. Jane

baby havin babies said...

love all the pics! selah looks like the perfect mix between you and jon. she is SO BEAUTIFUL! and ez still has the most honest smile i know. he is a piece of work! i feel the EXACT same way about the soap thing. and we have the same bouncy thing so now i will think of selah in hers while mia is in hers and pretend they are jumping together :) love you friend!