Day 15: Just another Tuesday...

I guess it isn't just another Tuesday since today we hit record lows with temps in the low 30s. The last time it was this cold this time of year was back in 1915. Crazy how we can go from 70 degree temps to record breaking lows in a matter of days. That's Texas for ya!

The kids went to school today while mama cleaned and organized. A daily chore in this house. Little Eva has outgrown her NB and 0-3month clothes so mama pulled out all of Skylar's old stuff to be washed. It's funny how one little outfit will bring back a flood of memories. I feel like my time with Skylar really went too fast. She was also such a wonderful baby and so expressive. When we look at old photos of her, we giggle because she has about 10000000 different expressions. Still does. I am encountering a little problem with hand me downs since they were born in different seasons but since Eva seems determined to grow so quickly...I think she'll be making up the 6 month difference between seasons in no time at all.

After I picked the kids up from school, we drove around a bit because Brycie passed out.

If you look closely you'll notice the different array of colors on his face thanks to papa's "prize" of M&M's. Papa is the best! Bryce wolfed down that bag and rather then pouncing off the walls, I look back and find him conked. Sweet boy. So, I knew if I took him straight home he'd wake up very cranky and there would be no getting him back to bed so we drove. And drove. I decided to give daddy a call and ask him if maybe we could meet for an early dinner and because he's such an awesome daddy - he said yes. I think though after the experience of two cranky kids and a crowded restaurant, he'll rethink taking us out again. ;) At dinner Skylar had us laughing hysterically. The waiter came by to take our order and Miss priss says - uh yes, I'll have...hmm...I'll have 1 fish stick please. We were at a Mexican food restaurant. We just laughed. I can't believe how big she's getting and sooooo much sass!

Another Tuesday ritual is our learning board. I got the idea from a friend and it works beautifully. Every Tuesday, Skylar is sent home with a newsletter from the school of upcoming events but also a newsletter from her teacher of what they're specifically working on this week. So every morning, my day starts a little like this...

She loves the board! She wants to point to each word as she reads her memory verse. It really works great. My handwriting is awful but since I know daddy will never do this...Skylar will just have to cope. After I'm done sipping coffee and sorting through the different pieces of info - her board looks like this...

So each time we sit down for breakfast or dinner, I set the board in a plate stand and we review. This weeks memory verse is a GREAT one! "Children, always obey your parents, for this pleases the Lord. Col 3:20" Amen.