The most uneventful spring break ever.

Dear Kiddos, 

This was probably the most uneventful spring break ever. We didn't really do anything exciting, we didn't go anywhere exciting, we just stayed put. We figured that with so many people traveling, it was probably better to just stay home. 

We did, however, celebrate my birthday! You guys helped Daddy make a delicious dairy free sheep cake that tasted pretty good and was also super cute. We ordered take-out all day from places that we normally don't order from, so I didn't have to cook anything and we got to branch out and try new foods. 

We didn't officially do any school, but since Daddy was working, we created a modified schedule with mostly fun things and I let you guys have an hour of screen time a day. We created lots of art, played different sports each day, had some fancy doughnuts, and crafted. The week quickly flew by. 

This was Hailey's first time on wheels outside. I had to hold you otherwise your legs would fly out from under you. One day you will be able to skate fast like Nathan and Hannah. They started out just like you too. 

A google search for vegan doughnuts inspired me to make a curbside order for some infamous Voodoo doughnuts. Our original plan was to take them to a park to eat and then play, but the wind was too cold and we packed up and went home to enjoy the treat. 

And then we made stuffies this week. I had you guys draw a character and I helped you guys cut out the pattern and fabric. Then I reminded you how to thread a needle and make some basic stitches. After a few days, you both completed your projects. 

Hailey, after seeing how cool theirs came out, you decided to draw your own design and since you did such a great job, I just had to help you make your own. 

You specifically asked for skin like Tiana, purple shells and tail, with a pink floppy thing, pink cheeks, and hair that was blue and green. Your picture had the arms below the shells, so I followed suit and made them that way too. I think it turned out pretty cute! 

Here's a side-by-side comparison

Nailed It! 

I don't know what is going on lately, but Hailey, you seem to be always asking for a snack or complaining that you are hungry. I think you are more bored than hungry, so I try to distract you by having you help me with food prep and letting you cut as much paper as you want. 

It's funny to see you just walking back and forth with a piece of paper and scissors in your hand. You'll sit down and just cut. You seem so happy so I just let you cut away. You may not know all your letters yet, but you have some mean scissor skills. 

We also made some rainbow ice "cream" together. I've figured out a good recipe with coconut cream and this time we made blueberry rainbow flavor and chocolate cookies and cream flavor. So far, you've requested the rainbow flavor each night. It's just so pretty! 

 A few days ago we got together with some friends and had socially distanced Chinese take-out in their back yard. You kids all did great, playing with face masks on the whole time and it was just super cool to see how after a year of not seeing these friends, you guys just picked right up and played like no time has passed. 

The adults had some good conversation over delicious food and the kids had some fun outside time with each other. It was exactly what we needed to lift our spirits as this COVID just trucks along. 

Thankful for friends. 

Well, we are back to the grind and you guys are excited that we have 6 weeks of language arts left before we finish the curriculum for the year. We will probably do some phonics and spelling here and there to review everything you guys have learned, but we will continue to do math (because both of you like it) and we will be mainly focusing on Chinese for the remainder of the school year and into the summer. 

Well, that's it for now. 

Until next week, 

Love, 

Mommy