2 whole days.

Oh, the weekend. How enjoyable it is. It seems the weekend is something R and I highly anticipate ever since we are both started working 40 hours a week. 2 whole days to spend all together. 2 whole days to sleep in, lounge around, come and go, whatever we want. This weekend couldn't have come soon enough. Of course, in a flash it's almost gone but we enjoyed it while we could.

We had nothing eventful planned. Some cleaning here and there, a trip to the library and a lot of relaxing. The week felt so long and busy that having nothing planned is exactly what we needed.

Trips to the library are now one of my favorite things to do. I am surprised again and again how well E behaves when we are there. Miraculously she understands quiet right when we walk in the door. This trip we discovered a play area complete with a puppet stand, puzzles and toys. Not to mention the huge selection of books. E was more interested in sitting in every little chair at a round table than reading or playing with toys. So we walked around pulling out, climbing on, hopping off and then pushing in each chair. I think it must have been that the chairs were just her size.

We renewed a few of the books we checked out at our last visit. I realize I have many intentions of reading through out the week and some how I hardly find the time. I believe I just discovered my goal for the week: Read. We also picked out a book for M. She'll be able to read it when she gets here this coming Friday.

Even though we didn't have much planned for the weekend our days off have a routine and schedule of their own. It is more laid back but E wakes up, eats and naps on schedule. I believe we have our in-home daycare provider to thank for this. She has made a significant impact on our schedule and E's personality. Stay tuned this week because I believe I have some major updates to bring you on the in-home daycare topic.

I hope everyone is having a relaxing weekend too.

Giggling, bubbly, little toddler.

This week feels too long. My moods have gone to a solemn state of blah. Comparing to the action packed events of the prior week, I am happy to say I am okay with cycling through a week of simplicity.

I started reading the book I checked out from the library on Sunday. I am really enjoying it. The book has writing activities to do as you read through and they are already allowing for so much thinking and practice writing. As I read I find I have so many ideas popping up here and there. It's exhilarating. I love jump starting my motivation.

So E has transformed into a giggling, bubbly little toddler. This evening while taking her bath she decided to lick her toes. Evidently she found it funny because she would burst out in laughter. Then do it all over again. Maybe, it tickled. Silly girl. I just love her bubbly personality. Her little voice and laughter warms my heart.

I am starting a new take on the "terrible 2s" I've heard so much about. I am going to chose to believe that my daughter won't have a year (or longer) of fits, tantrums and bad behavior. Everyone has a bad day and we will do our best to be patient on the bad days. I am also choosing to believe two year olds are misunderstood and struggling to communicate as well as discover, learn and grow. We will see how this works out. Wish me luck.

I am so excited for tomorrow. It's Friday. I am looking forward to time for reading, writing and working on The Plain Side.

Keep Loving.

Quiet and Satisfying Sunday

Morning drinks with my little lady. 

A very quiet, yet satisfying weekend is coming to a close. After a very eventful week at home and work I am content with our simple weekend. House chores, crafts and play time were enough for me.

Yesterday, I was able to make and sell a couple more winter headbands. I'm enjoying this hobby and hope to continue doing more. It is a quick, crochet project that yields something useful. And considering winter is not over yet I should stay busy with these handmade pretties. (Please, don't hesitate to request one.)

I was rather excited when M brought over homework to do. She said, "You are creative and it says on the directions to Be Creative." She is such a sweetheart. And smart too! Not being a part of M's schooling has always been hard for me. I love learning. So I was happy she wanted me help this time. Together we made a fictional poster to advertise a dog sled race. She even drew mountains, paw prints, the sled and a husky. Alls she needed was a little bit of couching. She was very proud of her work. That's all I could ask for.

Today, we took a little field trip to the library. I must say, our town has a beautiful library. I could and should spend more time here. We finally got a library card today, (how we didn't have one yet is beyond me) so I can see many more visits ahead. I picked up a few writing books. I can't wait to dive into the pages. M got a book about soccer and E got the eensy weeny spider. R found a couple books that should lend a hand at work. I was happy Aunt Kacey joined us too. We loved our trip to the library.

Overall a really great weekend.