{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real} Of Rice and Boys

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Finally, more than just an inch or two! Real snow!

The effort to pull Little Brother is just too much. Big Brother is worn out.

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Believe it or not, this is the second time in a week twenty or pounds of rice has been spread aroudn the upstairs!

During a playgroup late last week, the boys and a friend had very a involved sensory experience with our bins of rice in the schoolroom. What started out as scooping and pouring ended in a barefoot, ice skating rink of rice that spread into the hall and Baby Brother's room. Totally worth it! Just wish I'd gotten pictures.

Over the weekend, there was an "accident" and the rice spilled again. It's gone to live in the basement for a bit while I recover!

I originally wrote this post Tuesday to be published yesterday (Thursday), but here's what happened between then and now...

This week has been full of "real" moments, especially yesterday. Baby Brother proved again just how different he is from his brothers while we were at story hour. I was exhausted trying to keep him corralled and quiet!

In the afternoon, Big Brother accidentally destroyed one of the crafts I was prepping for our Blue Knights/Little Flowers meeting today, and then Little Brother was splashed by boiling water!

Some days you can't win for losing, as they say!

{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real} The Twelve Days of Christmas

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Little Brother chose this picture, and really, is there anything prettier than perfect snowballs in a row?

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Big Brother and his new keyboard on Christmas Day.

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A not-quite-so-perfect gingerbread house after decorating (and sampling!). No parent involvement here!

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The school room after several weeks of no school and using the space as a catch-all. Restoring it to normal use is today's project!

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Finally-- blossoms!

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Cousins at the zoo. The elephants were supposed to be off-exhibit, but they weren't! Three were out!

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What is it with kids and swinging on their bellies?

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We love our new climber, but it sometimes it makes Mom "real" nervous!

{pretty, happy, funny, real}

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It's a busy season in our house! I haven't had much time to sit down and write, but here's a little view of what we've been doing:

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Eco-dyed eggs for Easter.

Easter bread ready to the Feast!


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After two weeks of rain and storms, sun!


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Hail one evening at suppertime.

Strong winds brought down this tree branch Thursday afternoon. Thank goodness it wasn't any closer to the house!

{pretty, happy, funny, real} for Holy Week

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Snow falling this morning around the hosta. (However, let us remember it is April 21!)


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The elephant in the room.

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With the baby now mobile (army crawling), no more crayons or toys scattered around!

Blessed Triduum to all!

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~Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life ~
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I love the farm scene set up on the piano. It just breathes peace to me.

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The view from the Ergo. Happy baby every time...especially after a long walk.


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Big Brother was a little overexcited while painting, and swiped Little Brother's nose.


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Sunning the diapers on a crisp Spring afternoon.