Going Through Life One Blog Post at a Time
Laura (and John) had her first sleepover with her best friend EVER, Kathryn. To give you an idea of how big of a deal this was, Laura was jumping up and down and screaming for joy when I told her that Kathryn was coming over to spend the night. Until Kathryn arrived today, Laura kept asking, “How much longer until Kathryn gets here?” Kathryn arrived right about 4:40 and it was an evening of playing, eating, and movies. All three kids were so excited and had lots of fun!
Tonight, the kids helped me make Friendship Bread from the starter we received 8 days ago. It will make an excellent breakfast tomorrow!
Pretty much every night since Laura was a baby we have done a bedtime routine. It’s changed a bit over the years, but it is still always there. The kids have come to count on it and it signals the time when they start to calm down. First, it’s bath time!
They play for anywhere from 15-30 minutes in the tub and then wash and get out. After bath, we get dressed, brush teeth, and comb hair. Then the kids have a few options. They can play for a bit, watch a bit of tv, or Andy will read to them. After that time, we say our bedtime prayers: “I love you God with all my might. Please keep me safe all through the night.” Before tucking the kids into bed, we do a “family hug” or a “sandwich hug.” Same hug, but the kids like to “choose.” Then it’s off to bed! Usually, they will get up once, but then they fall asleep. I know the routine has helped us a LOT. The kids know exactly when they are expected to go to bed and I think they are both pretty great sleepers because of it.
9 days down and 34 to go!
It’s official! The pirate ship is back!
Today has been a lazy, rainy Sunday. I did straighten up the house and I am nearly done with laundry, but for the most part I did nothing. The highlight of my day was watching “How to Train Your Dragon” and eating popcorn with the kiddos. What a nice way to spend an otherwise dreary day.