Special Time

Yesterday, I spent the day on the Island with Mikayla. We went to visit my dear friend who moved away earlier this year. It was great to visit with her girls (even though Lillia was so sick) and actually get a chance to talk. The older two spent the day with Sean and had loads of fun with him.

Mikayla was thrilled that they too have a swing in which she could happily nap.

The three girls.

Today we were able to enjoy some time outside. With the weather getting nicer it is so wonderful to be able to bank on getting out every afternoon. Even when it rains it isn't nearly so chilly.

I have started a new routine during the kids "quiet time". Aiden and Caileigh still spend an hour of time alone in their rooms to play, however I am now staggering this time so that while one child is upstairs, the other spends an hour with me for "special time". I am really enjoying this new arrangement. I am finding that it is so enjoyable to have a time during the day when it is only one child (and Mikayla) and be able to actually hear everything they have to say and feel like I have connected with them. Special time activities can be anything from reading, learning time, laundry or meal prep. Today Caileigh asked if we could bake. I enjoyed being able to give her a larger role in the preparation as we weren't having to share the task between two kids shouting, "What can I do?"

The kids are enjoying science experiments. Today we learned that baking soda and vinegar cause a reaction and we added various items to the concoction to watch them "dance". (experiments from Today's Parent magazine and Usborne's 100
Science Experiments)


Over the top? Bupee arrived with the kid's spring clothing line. Many thanks!!! We realize this outfit should be worn as individual pieces and not altogether as one outfit, however, Caileigh may object as she was feeling pretty happening. (price tags and all)