Helpers

Sometimes the kids do really well with helping. Ganon taught David how to wash dishes. David taught Rebecca how to help. I think they may need another lesson, but I appreciate their willingness to try.

TJ, of course, isn't much help yet. The older three enjoy taking care of him. David will keep him happy while I shower in the morning or while I'm making dinner. Sarah makes sure he doesn't play with things that aren't his, and shows him how to use his own toys. Rebecca sings to him when he is sad.

Sometimes it is obvious that we've been stuck inside too long. While TJ was sick with RSV and his double ear infection the girls were less helpful. The white stuff is the rest of the baby powder. They helped me clean up the mess. (FYI, baby powder swept into the cracks of hardwood floor doesn't decrease the squeaking.)

When it's time for bed David gets to read to his sisters while I get TJ ready. Sometimes he turns on a movie on the iPod instead. While not as educational, I'm grateful that no one is crying. He is at least helping everyone calm down.

This is just a pic I took of the girls in the dresses I made for them in January. Thanks to Kelly for the fabric shower curtain I "repurposed."

Weather

This picture of the girls was taken on March 1st. They are enjoying the warmer weather. I'm more willing to let them play on the playground at David's school while we wait to pick him up.
In contrast, this picture of the van was taken the last week of February. It was the last hard snow of the year. I thought a picture of it would remind me to be grateful when I think it is "super coldy" and 50* outside. I'm working on being grateful for all seasons... but I'm most grateful for Spring.