Week 25 Recap

Monday

If I kept up with doing a letter a week, we would be just about done the alphabet. I slacked over the holiday season a little since we were doing other projects, and we forgot last week because we were deep into Dr. Seuss and all things related. So this week, we are a few letters at once---U, V, W. Then we’ll conclude our alphabet and finally finish our book next week with the X,Y,Z and a possible trip to the ZOO! We painted Umbrella U’s today after we did our usual morning routine. Monday’s are the best calendar days because they each getting a turn putting numbers up. We had some free play, danced to our faves, and listened and followed some new songs by Patty Shukla. Her YouTube videos are catchy, easy to dance along to, and the kids love following along. The weather is getting warmer finally but the snow is still there and now everything is a muddy swamp. Hopefully by next week we can get some outside time in during the day. I contemplated a stroller walk, but the double stroller is a beast to get around any sort of obstacle. We took a walk with Lily when Jordan got home though, and it did wonders for everyone’s moods. Bring it spring!!

Tuesday

Another day in the nuthouse! The kids were pleasant again today. We ate breakfast and got dressed, then showed Gma how we do our calendar. We had some free play time (Lily was up before Tristan got here this morning which always makes the morning seem longer than it is). The kids helped me measure water and rice to prep some dinner stuff. And as usual on Tuesdays, they both are huge helpers while I do laundry. They enjoy matching socks, dragging the basket from the kitchen to the living room, and throwing my underwear around the room. We ate some snack and then painted our Violin V’s. We usually listen to music during project time (mainly Elvis Pandora) but today Tristan requested some Annie, so we rocked out to that for a little bit. I set up their high chairs like a tunnel and the took turns rolling different balls back and forth to each other. 

Wednesday

The day I have been waiting for since November has finally arrived. WE WENT OUTSIDE TODAY! It was only for a wagon ride because everything is extra muddy, snowy, and soggy but it was glorious! We started the day with some breakfast, followed by getting dressed and doing the calendar. We cleaned up our space and vacuumed, then we danced around for a little bit. The sun was shining majestically at us through the window so while the kids were distracted, I scurried out to the garage to dig out a wagon. I wish I had videoed the reaction to me asking if they wanted to go for a wagon ride. It was pure joy, followed by the fastest clean up I have ever seen, then jumping up and down and screeching. We did a few loops around the block and breathed the fresh air, pointing out Easter bunny decorations and big puddles and loud trucks. They did not even start to fight over foot space until we were almost home. Sigh. I am well beyond ready for you, Spring. It was awesome to have 6,000 steps on my Fitbit before nap that were from a real walk and not just running up and down the stairs on laundry day or going on a bear hunt for the 57^th time indoors. We ate some snack and painted our Watch W’s, and then we used new roller brushes to paint some Shamrocks green, all while basking in the warmth of the sun’s rays. We might go for another quick walk after nap and lunch if the weather permits.

Thursday

One day closer to the weekend and warmer weather! It was a little bit chillier today than yesterday so as much as I wanted to take the kiddos for a walk after breakfast, we held out for a little bit. We did our calendar, danced to some music, and played with our musical instruments. I found little toy acoustic guitars at The Dollar Tree that they got a kick out of. I put on some Lumineers and they rocked out. They even let me play the tambourine for a bit before downgrading me to a leftover drumstick and a maraca. After snack, we decorated the shamrocks we painted yesterday with St. Patrick’s Day stickers. Then we bundled up and made a break for the outdoors. It was a short wagon walk today, just a loop around the parking lot and the church driveway, but it was worth it to get some fresh air for a few minutes. We acquired some booboos right before and during the walk so after band aids were applied and kisses were given, we watched some Sesaame Street, set up Tristan’s bed and got ready for nap by reading a story.

Friday

Another week in the books! This week felt like it went by very fast! We were a little busy which always helps and we got to experience fresh air and wagon walks! Can’t beat that! We did our usual routine mixed in with some new dancing songs and free play. We checked on our bird feeder outside (I think it needs more peanut butter and birdseed). We built a fort out of our parachute and practiced our jumping and our camping inside of it. We made Daddy/Uncle Jordan some birthday cards and crafts. Then we took a fast wagon walk since it’s a little chilly today. After nap, we might venture back out. The shining sun is too welcoming to stay cooped up inside! We got a taste of outside freedom and we're gonna enjoy it before the rain tomorrow!