Day Eight: 

I finally remembered to bring my camera out of the house. We were sitting in the school pick up line when Jeremiah started drawing on himself. I took a deep breath and told myself, "don't be a stick in the mud, he needs a bath anyway". So I let him draw on himself. It was cute hearing him describe how he was making himself a ninja. 

Well then things got pretty far out of hand. Not only did he draw all over himself, but I am still finding pen marks all over my house. On walls, tables, chairs, cabinets, and even his own favorite bear. Lesson learned, it's not so bad to be a stick in the mud.





Day Nine: 

First week back to our pre-Christmas routine. I had to stop by the store and in the end let Jeremiah pick a lego kit from the clearance row. It was a good deal after all.  



We also had cousins over after school. I always wanted to have a kitchen with a window that looked out into the back yard. <3 



Day Ten: 

Saturday! Basket ball games, forgot my camera. Then hubby and I went out to celebrate our 13th anniversary a couple of days early, also forgot my camera. I was already in bed, close to sleep when I realized I hadn't taken my photo for the day. Cue sleeping photos, they are my favorite kind anyway. 


Day Eleven: 

Church, friends over for dinner. I have started buying boxed breads and things to bake for Ellie. She can read and follow the simple directions. When you have a mom that has no clue about cooking this is how you get to learn. Also she usually includes the littles which makes my mama heart really happy. 





Day Twelve:

Kids are back in school again. Decided to combat my "down day"  by taking a trip to chuck E cheese. We signed up for the reward club and got a free pizza. Turns out it's not so expensive when you only have to pay for one child. 








Also on this day we found Daddy's special bear in our memory box in the garage. Jeremiah is obsessed with little bears specifically. It was pretty sweet watching Daddy give Jeremiah the special bear from his childhood. 



Day Thirteen: 

Early Morning wake up, school, and basketball. In between we finally got to play in the snow! Every time it has snowed a significant amount this year my kids have missed it because it melts before school is out. They were so happy. 


Ellie has started showing an interest in photography and keeps asking me to use my camera. I set the settings so she can get a good exposure and let her practice with composition. She has surprised me with some great shots. Thinking about making a separate blog post for her to post so that this thread doesn't get too long. 






 



Day Fourteen: 

4th graders are learning recorder at Solly's school. He is loving it so much. However he has to practice outside.  I also did a little photography "walk about" as I like to call it in my back yard. Trying to mix it up so it's not the same thing every day. 


Well, that's a wrap on week 2! I can hardly believe I have made it this far. Looking forward to what week 3 brings us.