We slowed it down last week and already I see resettling. It is good. I also have been intentionally setting aside time for entertainment. I tend to multitask everything and forget to just let myself enjoy something on it's own, for me. We went to the local Lakeshore Learning store and picked up a few refresher books.

We did a Dosuem play-date and spent the weekend at home.These are a few of our favorite winter/arctic books this month.

 The story- The mitten and morning rhythm songs and poems

the kids had alot of fun with this.

 I am continually amazed at how much we are learning from books. 6 months ago, I thought people slightly insane for basing their childrens' education on library books alone. I get it now. I do. Also, I am glad we all love to read. I am getting an education along side of them :) We are heading to the Netherlands next month for our school. We have started this week off, with our Monday at home and it is still my favorite day of the week. I changed the living room around and the kids enjoyed the benefits of a larger living room playspace.

5 more minutes, until brownies. mmmmmm... They wont help my waist line; but yum and moderation....right? :)
The kids are really enjoying the weather here in Texas. I am researching books.

 I am always amazed when Ellie picks up a simple toy and plays with it in unique ways. She really concentrates to make what she has on hand work for her. She is so joyous in her play and work.

 We have had an enjoyable weekend, but of course too short. Dillan has had a wonderful time reading to Ellie and Daniel. I am really impressed with how far he has come this year in schooling at home. Homeschooling is bringing us together and building our relationships. I am so thankful to be able to homeschool them.

Happy New Year! I rang in 2016 with my mom visiting. We had a celebratory poetry tea time, complete with sparkling cider. She arrived Tuesday and I dropped her off this afternoon. We were ready to rewind time and get to do it all over again.

We went out on special girls trip to the library with Ellie. We went to the Doseum and stayed in and played and read books. My mom took the kids in the morning, so I could sleep in. I didn't take near enough pictures.