One of my favorite things about David is his spontaneous affection. He LOVES kisses and hugs. I was making dinner the other day and he wandered into the kitchen and said “I need a hug.” Then he went back to beat up on Jack some more. It’s payback...

One of my favorite homeschool blog writers posted a peanut butter cookie recipe today. I read it just as dinner was finished cooking, so I jumped up and made this quick little recipe and we had warm cookies for dessert. 1 cup peanut butter 1 cup sugar (Can sub. 1/2 c agave or raw honey) 1 egg, beaten Mix all ingredients in a bowl and roll into 1” balls and place...

I let Jack wash a bunch of plastic cups and plates the other day, and he had the best time. He declared, “Mommy, you won’t ever have to wash dishes again. I’m going to do it for you from now on!”  I just wanted to record that statement for him to read when he’s 14… He’s discovered that showers are more fun than baths and...

We have to play outside very early in the day in this endless over 100 degree hot spell. The nice thing is that the light is very nice for pictures at that time of...

Things David has gotten into this month: taking showers, “singing”, cucumbers, Starfall.com, Wonder Pets and Dr. Pepper (Daddy gave him a little bit and now he BEGS for it- the kid needs caffeine like he needs another hole in his head). Here’s David serenading me with his version of Twinkle Twinkle Little...