Dear Kiddos,
We definitely took it on the easy side this week and just spent a lot of time outside. Hannah and Hailey, you two play this adorable game where one of you is the princess and the other is the "go go" who is a seal. The princess makes commands like sing, dance, jump, forward roll, turn, etc. and the "go go" obeys and does the tricks. Hailey, it's your favorite game to play right now.
One afternoon, Hailey you just wanted to sit and peel garlic. You didn't want to play, go on a walk or anything, just wanted to peel garlic. I remember when Hannah was your age, if she was very frustrated or upset, I would give her a clove of garlic to peel and usually it would calm her down.
Nathan, you earned your blue belt this week in martial arts. You were working very hard upstairs and just when I thought your fitness challenge was over, I hear sensei's voice, Ok, now let's get ready for the fitness challenge.
Hailey, you still like helping out with meal prep. One day we were having leftovers and I let you have first pick of what to eat. You still like your chicken, egg, frozen peas, and ketchup.
Hannah, you took one of our delivery boxes and you turned it into an ice cream machine. Every day you two will go and play ice cream truck for a bit. Hailey is the vendor and Hannah you are the customer. You even have a menu to pick from. Watch out for the spicy ice cream!
One afternoon we decided to split open of the pumpkins to roast and eat. We ended up also roasting the seeds (big hit with you kids). You two spent a good half hour scooping out the seeds.
Hannah, you complained that your bangs were getting in your eyes and that you wanted super short bangs. You also had the idea of wearing goggles while getting a trim so that the hair wouldn't get in your eyes. It kind of worked out because I could use the top of the goggles as a guide for the bangs!
On Sunday you guys got to make a real leather slingshot for church crafts. We are so thankful for the opportunity to continue to learn more about God despite having to be stuck at home. Also thankful for the craft kids that are available.
This week I met up with a few of my derby friends at a skate park. We arrived early and had the whole park to ourselves for a good while. I really enjoyed the experience, so I planned to go check out another skate park the next day and Hannah you came along. There were lots of kids zooming around and I was very proud that you were not shy or intimidated and chose to stay. The 6 year old me would've been thinking abort!
We put up some lights in the backyard so we can jump more when the sun goes down. I really like it.
It's really cool to see Hannah and Hailey's relationship bud and develop. Before Hailey favored Nathan, but now Hailey, you are favoring Hannah more. I'm sure things will go back and forth over time.
Today Auntie Momo made a surprise visit and dropped off a bunch of gifts for you guys. Since she started teaching in person, we have not been able to see her since she was here in the summertime. She stayed for about an hour and then drove back to Dallas.
Daddy will be taking some time off between now and the end of the year. He's decided that he will be teaching you guys how to play softball/baseball. We were able to get second hand equipment through our neighborhood garage sale site quickly and you guys have already started practicing after dinner. I think it'll be fun for you guys to be able to hang out with Daddy and learn something new.
Nathan and Hannah, since you guys both get extra downstairs time at night, so sometimes to get extra board game time or story time, you two will take showers or baths together. I love hearing the giggles and splashing shared between you and I know that these days will soon become too awkward to continue. You both are now back to sleeping in the same room (Hannah on the top bunk and Nathan on the bottom) and you both love playing legos and Star Dew Valley together.
At night we are reading the Chronicles of Narnia series together. We've finished the first book and we are now on the second (in the order of publication) book, Prince Caspian. I love sharing these moments with you two and also know that these days of reading to you will also come to an end soon.
Well, that's about it for this week.
Love,
Mommy
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