Order In Chaos

Today is…Monday, Nov 15 2010

We prayed. I think. Yes, I’m pretty sure we did….it has been a while since this morning…please forgive my memory.

We looked at our Gospel Art Picture: Jesus Christ Appears to the Nephites

We talked about how neat it would be to go to our Temple and see and hear our Lord.

We looked at out Morning Message:

I love the intent look on Ettin’s face. He really likes the Morning Message time.

[In fact, just a few minutes ago (8:45pm or so?) I was writing the message for tomorrow on the chalkboard. Ettin must have heard the chalk on the chalkboard, and he started piping up from his bedroom, “Unday? Unday, Mom?”]

We enjoyed a beautiful Fall walk as we went to the gym.

The boys wanted to go to Stay and Play, so off we strolled. It was actually Make and Mingle, so I brought my awesome writing book and got in some great reading time while the boys played and Galoot slept in the stroller. Lovely.

After lunch and Ettin and Galoot were napping, Giant and I worked on writing:

He made some cards for Daddy:

“Happy Birthday Daddy” (Hap/eB/RTh/d/a/dad/E) and a picture of a dream.

I’m not sure which one I like more 😉

Cousins

Cousins are wonderful.

Cousins are fun.

They have seven cousins.

I’m glad we are done.

…Just kidding!

We really have had a blast the last couple of days visiting and playing with family.

In truth, it feels a little lonely without them!

Thanks for visiting guys!

Buddy System

I’ve heard a lot about using a buddy system in large families.

The older ones help the younger ones, making sure that their sweet little needs are met.

Our family is not large, but I like this idea.

So I’ve assigned Giant, Ettin.

Last night, as part of his responsibility as Ettin’s buddy, Giant put Ettin to bed:

(okay, so we are not actually using a buddy system. But it was pretty cute watching Giant carry Ettin to bed last night!)

Remembrance Day

November 11th is a special day.

First, I get to celebrate my special day:

(and I was spoiled rotten this year thanks to Grandma and Grandpa and my Boys).

It is also special because we take time to remember the soldiers who fought and are fighting for our freedom.

Daddy recited “In Flander’s Fields”

Then we worked together:

Today, We Remembered.

Our Puppy

We have a Puppy.

His name is Ettin:

He is a very smart puppy.

He likes to draw pictures:

He also loves to go for walkies with his brother owner, Giant:

Honestly, with kids like mine, who needs pets?!