“I am beginning to learn that it is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.” ― Laura Ingalls Wilder
Justin and I realized that the kids hadn't been out of the house for nearly 2 weeks. He brought them for a McDonalds cone just to do something. They do not complain at all about being home and I think a lot of that is because of our critters. The girls spend a ton of time with the animals, which frees up time for Adrian to draw without interruptions! All three kids take such good care of all the animals daily. Copper is growing so fast!
Today's post comes along with a story.
For years we had a swingset out back, which the kids did enjoy. However, in the heat of summer, it was in direct sun with no shade for any reprieve. They didn't go out there much when it was hot. In the winter the way the snow drifts, it was hard to get to it with a lot of snow. It didn't get used much in the winter either.
They are so happy!
This summer, when I was at camp with the littles, my husband was home with the garden. He said 'What should I do with all the tomatoes?' I told him to toss them in the freezer. Which he did, literally. I have a ton of grocery store bags brimming with whole tomatoes.
Kids enjoyed making the scrap fabric Christmas banner. Just so happens that I also spy four items I stitched for them that they just happen to be wearing. We're starting to get decked for Christmas!
A bit behind...but a pandemic Thanksgiving with just us was different, but I can promise you no one went hungry. Much of it was grown by me this summer and 2/3 kids were wearing mama mades. Thankful for our health and the chance to be together. Below is my checklist to get ahead of the "How can I help" every 20 seconds. Also, I'm so fortunate to have three ovens-woodstove and double gas range. There was a time when all three were in use.
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