Wintery Hello

 So... what's new with us? Not a ton. 

We had a snow day yesterday. This little girl played outside for so long that she fell asleep early and slept in until we had to wake her for school. Her super rosy cheeks just slay me. 

This is a picture C took of one of his snow penguins. I bought a snow mold online. I swear they had some better results than this picture that you can't even make out anything in. But this was the picture he took and he's proud of it so... okay then. 

In other, significantly less exciting news, my Grandfather passed away on Monday. It was an anticipated loss, as he had been declining, but a sad one all the same. One can never truly prepare their hearts. We take comfort in his faith and the knowledge that God is good. 

I believe, as a Vikings fan, he was holding on until the Packers did not make it to the Super Bowl. I know I was thrilled with the results of that game anyhow!

Anyway, if things are a little quiet again here, that's why. But I will be back! 

A Quiet Holiday Weekend

 Hello and Happy Monday! I am so grateful that today is a work holiday as well as a school holiday so we are all home together. We had a fun, but quiet weekend full of lots of good things. 

We watched Frozen on Friday night for Family Movie Night. I adore that my children take Friday night as gospel, hopefully, we can make this last for a long time. 

Saturday I was up bright dark and early because it was GIRL DAY! Which is a fancy description for spending the day doting on my M. We went to Target right away at 7:00 AM. My gal has been aching to go INTO Target, not just a drive-up pickup. But Target on a Saturday is horrible, even in COVID times. Maybe especially in COVID times? 

I decided that if we were going to go, we were going to go as they opened. We were out by 7:40 and still felt as though we had browsed and enjoyed ourselves. Then we got donuts on the way home. 

The rest of girl day involved doing clay face masks, M had a bath bomb bath, and doing her nails. 

Sunday included Mass and then Husband took the kids to Icestravagaza, where there are ice sculptures all around downtown. And the kids got to be on the news! 

Pretty exciting!! (This is a picture my friend took of her TV, which turned out way better than mine!) 

Today we have mostly been playing. I made muffins. And then I helped the kids memorize a poem, and they performed it, in costume. I videoed it, but here's just a still shot. 

The sun is shining, and so even though it's cold and winter is NOT my favorite there's still fun to be had. I hope you have a wonderful Monday!

Oh Hey 2021

 So... I dropped off the planet there and that's maybe okay. The world has enough going on that my ramblings or lack thereof aren't going to influence it. 

We've had some snow. And a lot of ice. While I would love to tell you that I am here for it... apparently, snow and ice are my breaking point and mostly, they have brought out my grumpy side. 

Except for the other day, the sun finally came out. And the trees were so beautiful. It had been foggy for 3 days solid and the fog froze on the branches. (It's called rime... in case you didn't know. Different from hoarfrost.) 

This was simply a picture snapped from my cube window, but it sure was a bright spot in the cloudy yuck. 

In other news, I won my fantasy football league. 

I'm pretty darn impressed by the whole thing. Perhaps I will retire and go out on top. I mean, probably not. But until August, bragging rights are mine!

Work has been going well. I am right on top of that Rose! My mom got me this awesome vinyl sticker for my Yeti. It sure makes my coffee taste more fun. 

Work is going well. I am enjoying it and I think I have learned a lot. The learning curve was steep but I think that I've held my own. I can't wait to see where I am in a few months! 

Husband and I had an at-home date night. We streamed a concert, ate some food, had a drink and played Bananagrams. It was much needed and wonderful!! 

I mean, I still can't wait until things open up and we can go to actual establishments and hire babysitters again. But in the meantime... this works for us. Bonus points for not having to wear shoes! 

In kid news... they're good. School has been back from break for nearly 2 weeks. I don't take for granted their 5 day a week, in-person learning and they're rising the occasion. It's been SO good for them! 

M has been doing a good job with the learning to read program, and she got to watch The Duck Song as a reward. After a comic book stint that I wasn't a huge fan of, C read a whole decent length chapter book in one day so I am super excited about that. 

I've been reading up a storm, though the latest Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick Outlaw was NOT one that I enjoyed. This is odd since I typically think Reese has great taste, I hope this is a fluke and not a sign of things to come. 

And that's all I know. Have good weekends everyone!