Snowing again.....

Attachment Parenting ~ Kitty Style

Siri is really enjoying her new kitten. Mia is really fun for everyone to play with but she is deffinately attached to Siri. I had made Siri this sling for her to carry her dolls. It turned out to be the percect size for Mia and she loves to ride in it.... but only with Siri.
She even sleeps with her...
Here is Siri doing her math school work.... And of course, there is Mia snuggled up in her sling.
Don't worry though. between the dogs and the boys, she gets all the exersize a little cat needs.

Mommy's Helper

A couple of weeks ago, I fell and sprained my knee. I was completely out of commission for a few days and then on crutches for a week. I really could not do much in the way of house work so the whole family had to pitch in. My sweet Siri was an awesome helper. I would give her instructions and she would carry them out the best she could. Here she is doing my laundry.
Helping to clean up after dinner....
And serving mommy with a glad and sincere heart. Josiah helped out lots too.... with all the enthusiasm a 9 year old boy could muster. They both blessed me so much and continue to help me as I am still hobbling around the house. I honestly don't know what I would have done without the help of my kids and I am so thankful to have them around everyday.

First Day of Spring

Here is the view outside our window on this first day of Spring! So I thought I would take this occasion to share with you a Minnesota Winter Poem.... Since winter seems to be sticking around... for now.

It's winter in Minnesota

And the gentle breezes blow

Seventy miles an hour

At twenty-five below.

Oh, how I love Minnesota

When the snow's up to your butt

You take a breath of winter

And your nose gets frozen shut.

Yes, the weather here is wonderful

So I guess I'll hang around

I could never leave Minnesota

'Cause I'm frozen to the ground!!

Four-Eyes

Don't worry, there is no teasing going on around here! In fact, we all wish we could have some too. Today, Josiah got his new reading glasses. We had his vision tested and it turns out he is going to need some Vision Therapy. But for starters, they prescribed reading glasses.
Dad went this morning to pick them up and Josiah was quite excited. He is convinced that they will make reading and school much easier.
So he wore them today while we did school and so far the report is positive. If nothing else, It has made him more excited to read and certain that he is just a little smarter now.

What happened to Spring?

With the official start of Spring just a few days away, Winter decided to roll up her sleeves and give one more good punch.

We woke up this morning to several inches of fresh snow and my Hero of a husband got up shortly after 5am to clear the long driveway. We all find ourselves lamenting the loss of the sun but we also can't help but marvel at the beautiful snow covered forest. We have the comfort of knowing that Winter will eventually lose her grip and that Spring will arrive the victor. The season's will continue moving forward... each one with new wisdom to impart as we journey Heavenward.

A Little SPRING in Our Step

We are excited to report that Spring is near. The biting cold is gone and, though the ground is still covered with slushy snow, we were able to clear a path to the thawed trampoline.
The kids are so excited to get outside and jump around. Jonah is especially thrilled. Jumping may, quite possibly, be his favorite activity and we are looking forward to the months ahead with lots of sunny, jumping days.

Broccoli

The other night we had broccoli with dinner. It is one of mom's favorites.... But the kids are not big fans of it. Siri doesn't mind it too much and Josiah will eat what he is told even though he would rather not.... but Jonah is a different story. He absolutely will not eat fresh fruit or veggies and pulling the obedience cord just doesn't work with him. But now he has a favorite video of Daniel and the Lions Den in which the Angel turns the lions into Vegetarians. They sing a catchy little song about how they want to eat broccoli and asparagus and so on.
So I put a piece of broccoli on Jonah's plate and much to all of our amazement, he picked it up and took a bite... then another... then another. We all cheered and clapped. I know it may not seem like a big deal in most peoples houses, but in ours, it was reason to celebrate... and we did with some yummy home made Ice Cream for dessert!