Back into routine

I'm feeling great! I am off the Diclectin, have a ton more energy and am enjoying getting back into routine. The kids and I have been enjoying a different activity each day. Swimming on Mondays, dance on Tuesdays, Library on Wednesdays....... It feels refreshing to get out.

It is fun to watch the kids mature and take on more responsibilities. They were excited to make their own sandwiches for lunch yesterday. I was joking with Sean that I just have to get them making dinners by July and we'll have it made!!

Aiden has been really enjoying chapter books. He tends to be like me and want to read the whole book in a sitting, rather than reading a little each day. We spent over 2 hours yesterday starting and finishing an entire book. Today at the library I picked up Charlotte's Web. It is a fairly long book so it will be good for him to learn to listen a little each day. When we are finished, perhaps we can watch the movie.

Mikayla LOVES music. As soon as she hears it, she begins to sway her body, clap her hands and "sing". Today at Library during singing, she was giggling and giggling because she was so excited to be a part of the group of kids singing. I am going to look into enrolling the kids in the music classes offered at our local music academy. I think all the kids would really enjoy it.

My friend visited today from the island. Mikayla was sleeping, my Mom took Aiden out for a special outing and so it was just Caileigh and I and my friend and her eldest. The girls had so much fun! They spent time playing house, princesses and painting. I was actually able to have an entire conversation without being interrupted and enjoyed this "girl" time very much.

I love chocolate mousse. I think this has got to be one of the most delicious, soothing, comforting desserts. The problem is it is made from whipped cream. I saw a recipe on the Food Network that used dessert tofu in the place of whipped cream. I melted chocolate, a bit of icing sugar and vanilla and then blended it with the tofu. Delicious! I know that it is still a dessert, however I am sure the extra protein in the tofu is more nutritious than whipped cream. I may even be able to justify eating it in spoonfuls throughout the day. Only to keep my blood sugars level, of course.