I abandoned all effort at sewing last week. You have to actually stay home to do that sort of thing. We're on the run it seems and all paths lead away from the house. The construction that was started recently is getting really loud. The kind of loud that you can't simply close a door to soften.
Hammers, saws and compressors can give you quite the headache in the early hours of the morning and I've learned that coffee is not always able to set the world in order, nor is staying home to see if the pounding headache will alleviate while the pounding goes on.
So it goes and so do we. We are adventuring ourselves out the door each day making the most of our fab winter weather for a little time outdoors and even some inside, like our local children's museum. Where all things play is a social expectation.
Oh and if I run into you out and about I'll be that mumma with 4 kids, coffee and camera in tow, probably humming that tune...you know "it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas? everywhere you go?". It really is you know.
Now try and get that song out of your head, it's stuck in mine.
For today I thought I would join in on the fun over at flickr
A regular part of our day, the boys have played with this toy ever since it first appeared in our house many years ago. They prefer the large size to the smaller more technical pieces: "builds up quicker and bigger".
Have a fabulous day chocked full of still moments. xoxo
{{ picture below is from our realtor's website, of the family room before we purchased the house.}}
Umm...
:: taking out the old, dark, brick fireplace facing: great idea.
:: seeing dust go throughout the house at demolition time: not so great.
:: doing a major basement renovation 5 weeks before Christmas: crazy
:: hiring Aldo, the trusty home reno guy, to do the work: priceless
How was your day?
ours involved a bit of organizing, which was happily interrupted for some winter fun.
snow man making is the best when the snow is just right.
sticky and wet.
loads of fun for mumma and kids.
Lately the hubby and I have been taking evening walks after the kidlets head to bed. We used to do this a fair amount before the girls arrived, when the boys were small. It's an ideal time for us knowing that the children are safe and (almost all) snuggled in their beds while grandma keeps watch. I love that we are rekindling familiar ways that allow us time for each other, time to connect.
More than that I love that how the walk allows me to release the events of the day, both good and bad.
At home it can be hard to finish a thought let alone a complete sentence, especially when 4 little people, so full of life and excitement, have so much to share.
I am looking forward to sneaking out tonight for our evening stroll. I'll be bundled warm while the brisk air wakens my mind, loosens my tongue and I revel in the safety of being with my best friend.
The last of my fall photos to keep us warm as we settle into a new season of cold and, I can hardly say it, snow. Oh how I am going to miss the warm days and being outside without layers of clothing to keep me warm. Thank you mr. fall for staying so long and giving us so many wonderful colorful days, please do come again.
I can't think of a better way to welcome in a season change than to have a party. Coincidentally, we are hosting a few be-lated birthday celebrations tonight with a dinner & cake for my patient children; Miss A & Miss J who turned 4 in September and the J-man who is now 11.
I'll be baking cakes and cooking all day so I should hardly notice the blanket of snow that is predicted to fall from the heavens today. Until I have to shovel a path on our driveway for our guests tonight. Hmm, maybe I can delegate mr. duckyhouse to do that? Smart plan, very smart. He shouldn't mind, I've been cracking the whip all week. I'm
glad his skin is thick because he still loves me after I'm bossy with him.
Here's another guy who loves me: my pooch, he needs a hair cut big time but beyond that I love my cute and furry, faithful friend.
Stay safe and warm. Happy weekend. xoxo
