A little time

At the Lighthouse

Today was a beautiful day.  The weather was almost 70 and sunny.  I opened the windows and the smell and feel of the air reminded me of childhood.  I don't know why.  The kids were in pretty good moods today.  Josh and Mira got off to school and after running a few errands with Evie I decided she and I needed a little break.  We headed down to the promenade and took a short walk.  She observed the ducks and talked about not wanting to fall in the water.  We walked out onto the dock that is there and then back to the lighthouse. 

A Christmas Wish-a baseball

Josh came home on a yellow day but was honest about the reason why which I truly appreciated.  After school he rode his bike and we all played outside.  He ate a good dinner and we made Jello together.  At bedtime he read for 15 min which he pointed out was less than the 20 min he read last night.  Seems like he is hitting a groove with reading.  Tomorrow is American Education Week and I get to observe at school.  Looking forward to it!

At the Bouncy Place Saturday

Mira 'almost' didn't get a stamp at school today for cleaning up.  But she did.  We talked about the importance of doing what the teacher asks and following the rules.  It was a pretty mature converstation.  She took a nap this afternoon.  It was a good day for a nap.  After dinner and Jello making the kids were playing and I brought down my porcelain doll for them to see and hold.  They each took a turn holding her.  They read books to her and told her things.  We decided to name her Sarah Danielle Owens, after some of their favorite people. 

Tonight when it was time to call daddy each of the kids took turns singing.  Joshua sang "America", which he needs to know for school.  Mira sang "The Itsy Bitsy Spider" and Evelyn sang "ABC's."  They did great.

All around a great day!