Joining Amanda for weekending . . . .
The weekend was a quick one.
We watched Lord of the Beans-very funny.
A certain little boy renewed his love of blueberries. Even though they are way out of season, I got him some. Autism can do a number on the old appetite, so whenever he is wanting some fruit and I can get it, I do.
On Saturday, we finally had a nice substantial snow. It was a slow day of going nowhere-no ballet, no errands, just being.
I got to spend some time with Helena working on a jigsaw puzzle. She rarely sits still so this was a treat. The puzzle was harder than I thought it would be so we have it neatly rolled so we can return to it another day. I hope we have more of these times together.
Sunday was sledding in some really cold weather. Eden decided she didn't much appreciate the outing, but the other kiddos had a blast. They've been begging for snow. I have missed it too. It's soothing to look out the window and see fluffy white instead of brown. Snow definitely brightens the atmosphere and light.
I tried to remember "to take in the good" several times during the day. The human brain really does seem to automatically focus on what's not working and dismiss what is.
Elijah got to start tennis again. He worked on his Legos while Helena "helped". I was able to get in a row or two of knitting, and for the first time in weeks, I sat at my sewing machine. I don't know why I have been some remiss. It was actually fun to sew while the kids filtered in and out to watch. I worked on a few imperfect cloth napkins. I have this thing about using fall and St. Patty's Day napkins out of season. I know, but I had to start rectifying that.
On to start the week. I am trying to be very positive as we start planning for Doran's middle school transition-uphill battle that one.
I discovered a new addiction-English Breakfast tea. Oh yes.
And oh man is January rushing by-soon it will be February, Little Eden's birthday and Valentine's Day. I am almost convinced that there are really 16 hours in a day instead of 24.
How was your weekend?
