Quote for Today

Megan today: "Alma never ends. It goes on forever like the number line."
I've never heard that comparison before - but, I can understand how a person might feel that way when beginning chapter 54. Glad our family is reading the Book of Mormon together. (And, glad Megan knows a few things about the number line.)

Sweats and Slippers

I just changed into some sweats, slippers, and put in a ponytail...I'm ready to work now. I was gone all day with Layne, came home, took a nap, and had to do something to motivate myself to get going. I couldn't quite get myself to move even though the kids needed dinner and we had several things to do this evening. Up and at 'em.
Amazing how being comfortable is helping me to get things done right now.

Short Story

This morning Jonny commented about a goal of finishing a short story. Jacob said he had a short story. "A guy walks into a bar. He says, "Ow!"." What? And then we laughed. I said something about it being a joke and he told us, 'it's not a joke, it's a short story with a comical ending'. I think I laughed even harder.

Documentation

I was just looking through some pictures. We have quite a few things I need to document. We've gone to some cool places and done some things that are both fun and worthwhile. Again...guess I better get busy and get that done.

Ready for the Day

I love that our kids are old enough to be doing more on their own. Today the boys got themselves up for seminary (as usual). When we got back from their class, the girls were already up and dressed. The kids wandered into the kitchen and are now helping with breakfast prep. I really love the times when I don't even need to ask. They just know what needs to happen and they take on the responsibility of getting it done.

A Night at Home

The boys just got back from Young Men. They did a service project (raking leaves) and then played dodge ball. The girls are at home. They practiced their lines for the play, watched a show, and are now doing their own thing. Megan is drawing new clothing designs and Rachel is putting together a puzzle. I love that they can keep doing things throughout the day that let them pursue their interests and let them learn a few things along the way.

New Park

Went to a 'new to us' park today with the girls. It's called Westpointe and is in the northwest part of Rose Park. The girls thought it was fun and had a good time. I'm glad we were able to get them outside before the weather gets too much colder and they don't want to get out as often. I want to try out more parks now.
It's fun to watch them create and explore. They are great at making up stories as they play. I know that's more characteristic of kids that are younger than them. I think by the time most kids are their age, they get around peers and have other things that they worry about - or, they think it's silly to still 'pretend'. I love it. They spent part of their time together today making up stories - including using some of the things at the park as props. They spent part of the time challenging themselves to do things physically that they'd never tried before and they spent part of their time exploring the newness around them. I loved that they did a variety of activities with a variety of purposes.
Love my girls. The boys stayed at home. Jacob had zonked out for a nap and Jonny was trying to figure out something online. (Something about comics or movies I'm sure.)
This afternoon made me want to do more to plan fun things for the kids - things to do, places to go, things to create, and exploring to happen. I want them to learn what they need to and be who they need to be.