Project 365, Week 6

The month of February means the worst of winter has passed. The days are getting longer and a mild day here and there is a real possibility. Sometimes there can even be crocus sightings. We experienced a couple of those mild days this week and it was divine. 

February 4

After COLD temps, the weather turned mild and made us super happy. We took a walk around the block to soak in the sun and run the dog. How do I have such big kids?!?

February 5
A week before, when it was zero degrees, Aiden went to the bus stop in a hoodie, we couldn't convince him of the need for a coat. But Shaun and I joked that he'd wear his coat once it turned 60, because historically and inexplicably, that's what he'd done. Sure enough...

February 6
K moving out January 1st freed up a bedroom, so we separated Avery and Amanda. Amanda ordered a couple things to help make the space her own. When her desk arrived, she opened the package, pulled out the directions and got to work putting it together. I was so impressed that she attempted it and completed it successfully.

February 7
Never gets old seeing the sun come up on a new day.

February 8
Avery's box spring arrived in a million pieces. She and J worked diligently and got it all set up. Again, I was very impressed....I would have let it sit in the box for weeks until Shaun was able to get to it.

Each day in February leading up to Valentine's Day I leave a note on each kid's bed, a simple message written in a heart with a small candy. On this day Aiden's said You are a good Lego creator. It'd been weeks since he'd played with Legos, but from that simple message, a thought was put in his head and he got to work creating with Legos. I know words are powerful and this was such a simple, obvious example of the impact our words can have.

February 9
We had our monthly Junior Bible Quiz meet, 2 hours away so I left at 7:30am with a loaded up Suburban. There was a three-way tie for first place, including our two teams.

Our neighborhood held a progressive dinner. Four houses hosted...first appetizers and cocktails, then salads, then onto dinner and the last house serves dessert. I volunteered to host dinner since our house can seat a very large number of people. I was thrilled with the opportunity to welcome so many neighbors into our home...that's why we're here! I'm so used to hosting family or close friends so I was a definitely nervous about a group of new friends (particularly the couple who pilot a private jet and prepare and serve gourmet food for the flights) but it felt easy and comfortable. When we returned home at 11:30pm, I was exhausted and so happy.

The kids agreed to serve dinner (Aiden was the doorman)...they were so sweet about helping and being involved. 

February 10
The morning after means lots of cleanup and pretty flowers. :)