I am further thwarted today with a severe lack of Toner… ok so I knew it was coming but it said order black toner for MONTHS and then now when I honestly needed it for school set up… it lets me down. BUT apparently tomorrow is the day! So the boys were left with what pages I had managed to print out and of course their educational games and toys. Which seemed to work relatively well.

The whole crew headed out after naps and played in the backyard. We are working on taking down everything but the swing set and packing or throwing out for winter so the pickings are slim toy wise but the swing set is always a win. And of course, since it rained or something last night they managed to find some mud to play in. What kid doesn’t love mud? Certainly not ours… they all came in a little grubby.

Drying off the play-set (Zander)

My Scottish needle case is coming along swimmingly. I am a little vague on the finishing directions… I think I have to find a piece of cardstock or something and cut it down  to size (not that I don’t have TONS of that). I can’t wait to see how it turns out!

Rose starting to show

We made it to the library today after our weekly run to get fruit and veg. I ordered all the books I could listed on our dinosaur lapbook and the kids are over the moon. We read the first book tonight as a bedtime story – If the dinosaurs came back by Bernard Most. Not a complicated story but a GREAT bedtime one, especially since this one came in the big book format.

Story time (Gavin right)

I ordered another round of pictures for scrapbooking purposes. I figure since Karyn has left her Cricut with us for another week I would do a few up for the weekend before I have to give it back. Such a fun toy, I am completely sold on wanting my own!

The kids did get to watch their dinosaur video this morning, and plan to repeat that process a couple more times in the near future. Emanuel is so excited that we are getting going with dinosaurs again. I figure this way no matter what we have a common theme through the first half of our year. Which reminds me that in 2 weeks we are having our facilitator over for one of 2 yearly meetings. Exciting and nerve racking. After all this is my first year actually signed up and dealing with a board. I am hoping we are doing enough and in a way that is positive and fulfilling for my kids! 28th of this month is the day!

Future students

So back to work on my needle case and baby snuggles… life is rather good!

Who can resist BABY FEET?

From last night... our little girl!