This whole being responsible thing takes a lot of time, let me tell ya. <g> We had a whirlwind first week of Allen home last week. We are working hard to tighten up routines and schedules which got a little loose over the last two months. It is a necessity if we hope to get in all the hiking and camping we have planned and still stay on top of school and chores and home repairs.
Friday evening saw lots of food and fun at The Dog and Duck birthday bash. Coincidentally several of us friends have birthdays within a couple weeks so it was a good excuse get together – especially when Karen's clan is cooking.
Thanks to Becki for the picture. My camera stayed home Friday. I think I have the same outfit on as in my Ohio pictures. I do actually own others lol!
Saturday we took the little ones on a field trip field trip to the Aquarium. Moira and Abbie and I packed up Colin for a visit home. We spent the rest of the day window shopping. Actually, there was a bit of real shopping as well. I brought home a guide to the state's trails so we can plan our summer.
I was torn about going along this day. There was a loooong to-do list at home. But Allen was right and it was important to take a break and enjoy each other and the children. I am so glad we did. We had a pow wow last night to coordinate schedules, school assignments, and errands with the plan to regroup each evening this week and knock some of this out. Hopefully there will be a long hike at some point next weekend as reward!
Meantime it's a lot of the same old – math drills, piano practice, baking bread, babies to nurse, diapers to change, and a puppy to potty train – the stuff of life around here. I wouldn't change a bit of it. It is the extraordinary ordinary. Not sure it makes for 'extraordinary' blogging, but its as real as it gets. : )
I hope you had an extra-ordinary weekend as well!
and the ride home:
Starry Sky Journal 
Great Photo’s~I was reading your last few posts and have to say that I also love the Charlotte Mason method of teaching. Have a blessed day, Rose
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIM!!!!!!
there.
did I yell it loud enough to halfway cross this nation or what?
I wish you abundant blessings on your special day and always! You are such a gift! :o)
{{{{HUGS}}}}
Bless you, dear lady!
Can you believe how great the cooks are at Karen’s house? It was a fun, relaxing, evening. We look great for the 40 something gang don’t we. š