It is amazing how one less child makes such a difference in the atmosphere of our home! Every one is special and unique and adds a lot to our family...it has been strange to be away from Austin for so long. But it also feels easy in many ways "only" having two kids at home this week. It has been good to get some special time with Bennett, since the middle child doesn't always get enough of that. And it is quiet...much quieter. The dynamics of the two boys often bring ...noise. Lots of noise. Happy noises and arguing noises, but definitely noise. Bennett misses Austin terribly and asks when he is coming home often. I laid down with him in his bed last night after tucking him in...he was lonely in the room by himself.
Other than being sick (which is occupying a lot of time, especially night time for Lucy- she is having a hard time sleeping), we have been across the street to the new park twice, Bennett went with friends to a playplace Tuesday while I stayed home with Lucy and today we had a quiet day at home. I think today might have been my homebody's favorite day. Here is what we have done so far:
Playing lots of trains. Bennett used to always ask for "mei mei" to play trains with him. However, now that she can walk around the train table and break up the tracks, he wants her to play upstairs.
Taking good naps...at least Bennett is. This cold has worn him out. I love his hand on his cheek here. Lucy on the other hand is napping terribly. I also think she is about done with a morning nap...oh sad day. I really need that nap when we are homeschooling, but will have to get creative.
Opening presents...with birthdays around we have enjoyed lots of great presents from Grandpa and Nai Nai, Great Grandma Haney and Nana and Bop. Lucy is pretty good at opening them if you get her started.
And more trains...thanks to Great Grandma's book and train figurine set, Bennett can now play trains upstairs and on the go too. We finally have out the winter pajamas...it is still quite warm in the day but getting chilly at night.
Bennett and I made cookies today ...and often quoted Little Richard, the book Nana read to him over and over this summer, who always wanted to help and like Little Richard, Bennett was "very very good at tasting cookies".
Lucy's new favorite spot in the house...looking out the window on our glassed in porch. Usually looking for people or doggies.
This boy and his mom (or nanny or grandma, really hard to tell) kept waving at her outside.
And I hear her crying...nap time is done. Better run.
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