kids distance learning: day 7 On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Emma is assigned specific assignments. On Tuesdays and Thursdays she gets to pick 5 assignments from a choice board of about 30 different activities in reading, writing, math,
kids distance learning: day 6 Today was a tough one. There was lots of fighting, lots of crying... but we did it. Here's hoping tomorrow is a better day. We ended the night with dance class. Today we
family sunday funday I got creative with Emma's BB shooting range today. Olivia put on Emma's shirt, asked me to tie the sleeves around her neck, turned around to look at me, struck a pose and
family barn day Yesterday we didn't leave the bus because of the snow and the cold. Today we spent most of the day outside. Tomorrow is supposed to be even nicer. The guy who owned the
family distance learning: day 5 We did it! Our first week of distance learning is behind us. Last night we came to the bus for a couple days because it was going to rain/snow/hail today, so
kids distance learning: day 4 Today wasn't as good as yesterday, but we got through it. Only 1 more day to go this week! Emma had an assignment to find 3 things heavier than a pencil. She had
family distance learning: day 3 Today there were more smiles and less arguing. I think we're getting into a groove.... It might be all the fresh air we're getting. With rain in the forecast later this week we
family distance learning: day 2 Today Olivia really got to get in on the distance learning action. It was letter O day. After all our learning was done for the day we took a family walk at a
kids distance learning: day 1 Here we go... Emma got her work done and then helped Olivia do some of hers. It was a beautiful day. We spent most of it outside, which hasn't happened in a long
kids spring break: day 7 Not much happened today. It rained all day, so we played some Uno, colored and watched TV. I even got a puzzle started. Emma starts distance learning on Monday. I got her desk
family spring break: day 6 As soon as Emma woke up she asked if she could go outside to our new jungle gym. It was a warm sunny day. We spent most of it outside and found lots
family spring break: day 5 We started off the morning with... Uno! The girls definitely did not want to go home, but it was time. We were starting to run out of food and clothes on the bus.
family spring break: day 4 Today it rained... all day. Luckily I knew it was coming, so when we went home yesterday I grabbed a bunch of activities to keep us busy since I knew we'd be stuck
family spring break: day 3 Today we took fishing poles and ventured out to a lake by the barn. The girls got bored after about 15 minutes when they didn't have a single bite. After that we drove
family spring break: day 2 Its amazing how being at our home away from home has made such a difference in morale. We even started working on one of the bus projects on our list... an outdoor kitchen.
family spring break! This isn't exactly how I imagined we'd spend spring break. I was hoping we'd be in the Bahamas eating Edith's pizza (the most amazing pizza in the world), or even spending the week
family home: day 4 & 5 Thursday was cold and rainy. Emma still wanted to be outside, so I set up our old tailgating tent on the deck. She spent most of the day out there. Emma's teacher uses
family home: day 1, 2 & 3 I quickly realized Monday that doing nothing all day wasn't going to work for 1 out of the 3 of us. Luckily I found Mo Willems (author of the Elephant and Piggie and
kids breakfast pizza Saturday morning Emma put her cooking class skills in action. She pretty much made this all by herself. She learned this recipe from the rainbow themed class she did with Olivia. Another favorite
family it's only been a week!?! The past week feels like it's dragged on for a year. I travelled solo to Florida for the weekend. Olivia had a couple healthy days, then ended up with a 4 day fever.
