tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46215677336289556842024-03-13T03:13:28.171-07:00Parrott PonderingsParrott Ponderingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11116956390841856694noreply@blogger.comBlogger477125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4621567733628955684.post-76201535018011457352018-10-26T13:09:00.002-07:002018-10-26T13:09:54.745-07:00The most perfect wedding of all timeI mentioned in my last post that my sister in law got married at the end of September. She found the most amazing guy, and we are so happy for both of them! Their love story/ how they ended up together is the cutest, but I won't go into all of that here.<br />
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We were so excited to be part of their special day. They could not have picked a better location or day (weather wise). They found the prettiest cabin that sits on the top of a mountain just inside the white mountain national forest. The view from the top is mountains as far as you can see. We got there on Friday and stayed until Sunday (the wedding was on Saturday). In that time I saw a few of the most breathtaking sunrises and sunsets that I have ever seen.<br />
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Since Dan, Logan, and I were all a part of the wedding party, I don't have any pictures from their ceremony. Thankfully, she also had the best photographer that captured it all so well! You can check out her page and pictures from the wedding <a href="https://atimetokeepphotography.pic-time.com/-argirowedding/sneakpeek">here</a>. Definitely consider her if you are doing an event in NH!<br />
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I just wanted to share some of the pictures that I did manage to capture from the weekend. I didn't do a great job of capturing all that I wanted to, but I am thankful to have these little reminders. I am so thankful for our beautiful sister and the friendship that we have had over the years. We are so blessed to have both her, and our new brother in law in our lives/ the boys' lives.<br />
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I loved this candid shot of Christina and Logan. </div>
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Logan was the ring bearer and took the job very seriously.</div>
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The boys were not really up for family pictures after having the photographer take all of the official ones so we got some really silly faces in the ones on my camera. :)</div>
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The two youngest cousins... We had such a great time meeting little Alistair for the first time!</div>
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I have the cutest in laws ever!!</div>
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And a few randoms from before/ after the wedding...</div>
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<br />Parrott Ponderingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11116956390841856694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4621567733628955684.post-34563538530053535912018-10-09T19:11:00.000-07:002018-10-09T19:11:30.474-07:00Apple PickingThe end of September/ beginning of October was packed full of fun for us. We celebrated eight years of marriage. We were in my sister in law's wedding, which was at the most breath taking cabin in the mountains (more on that soon)! Dan also took the week after the wedding off to have some time away (and around home) as a family. Though most of the week was rainy we had a wonderful day at the fair, took the boys to the movies, and went out to breakfast as a family.<br />
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We are starting to get back into our regular routine this week. This morning we had a really great meeting with a large homeschool co-op that Logan is going to start with next week. It was around 75° this afternoon so we decided it was the perfect day to go apple picking before Logan's soccer practice tonight. We had a great time together, and the weather couldn't have been more perfect for it!<br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Eight years...</span></b></div>
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Parrott Ponderingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11116956390841856694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4621567733628955684.post-49432682342177193372018-09-06T13:04:00.000-07:002018-09-06T13:04:28.327-07:00Our First Day Of School/ New School Room Set UpLogan had his first day of first grade on Monday. His curriculum wasn't quite in yet so we started a study on Native Americans (his request). We have been having so much fun with this Unit Study that I would probably build all of his subjects into unit studies if I had more time to lesson plan, and we were planning to homeschool all of the way up.<br />
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Here is a little glimpse into our first day of school this year.<br />
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He asked to fill out his own first day of school sign... spelling and all. ;) I had no idea that he had being a bounty hunter in mind for a career. He said he would like to be both a bounty hunter, and a fireman. He just isn't sure which he wants to do first yet. Of course, Eli wanted to join in for pictures and thinks he is in big kid school this year too.<br />
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They worked on art projects while I read the Bible story for the day and a book about Native Americans.<br />
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Then Logan filled out his first day of school questions. This year he had to do it all by himself!<br />
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After a little more reading and work, we headed over to my grandparents farm. My grandmother is going to be doing lessons with him about different aspects of farming on Tuesdays. She also sent us home with a bunch of eggs, fresh veggies from the garden, and some farm raised meat. I am so thankful for my sweet grandparents and their generosity/ desire to be a part of the boys' lives.<br />
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We ended the day with Logan's soccer practice!<br />
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As far as Eliott goes, I do my best to keep him busy...<br />
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Here is a short video walking through our new set up and touching on how I keep the littlest two busy while we homeschool in case that sort of thing interests you...<br />
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In the interest of keeping things real, I have learned over the past couple years of preschool and kindergarten that if I don't start and end the school day with a clean and organized school area it makes it extremely hard for me to concentrate or get anything accomplished. So that area takes priority when it comes to cleaning and organizing.The rest of our house is a complete disaster right now. We have three+ loads of laundry sitting on the couch waiting to be folded, and a sink full of dishes. Starting a new school year is a big adjustment to our schedules, and sometimes we just can't fit everything into our days. Things are never perfect. As we transition some things will just have to wait until the weekend. Thankfully, Dan and I agree on the priority being the kids and their educations. He does house chores just as much as he is able to as well, however a big time crunch of a job (for him) happened to align with the first week of school. We both know that these busy seasons are sort of just survival mode. We will get through them, and fall into a rhythm again eventually.<br />
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It has been half a year since I posted last, and mentioned that I would be back again "soon". It turns out that<i> "</i>soon<i>" </i>is all relative when you have three little boys to keep up with. Three kids has been a lot more of an adjustment for us than going from one to two was. Wesley has been such a happy easy-going baby, and still the sheer volume of diapers, laundry, dishes, crying, correcting, book reading, tickles, baths, and even just toenails and fingernails to trim (80 per week which sounds a little absurd) take up an astounding amount of time.<br />
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And just in case it sounds as if I am complaining, I really am not. I wouldn't have it any other way. I have the big(ish) family that I always hoped I would have. Life is so so good. But time is limited. So these days I have to be very intentional about how I spend it.<br />
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I have been weighing the pros and cons of taking the time to start writing here again. On one hand, blogging seems to be quite outdated. There are many other social media platforms that make sharing content so much easier/ quicker. There are apps that make printing your Instagram feed right to a book so easy. As far as I can tell, printing an entire blog is much more tedious. (Let me know if anyone knows of a service that makes it easy!)<br />
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On the other hand, I am able to share<i> more</i> content here. I feel a little more free to write about whatever I want because anyone that is reading it has to click onto it rather than just scrolling through a news feed and being bombarded with it. I also <b>love</b> reading other blogs and getting encouragement from them so I hope that if you are reading mine you leave encouraged too. Ultimately, the thing that made me decide to get out the laptop and post again is that I truly love it. I have missed it so much. I have realized that it is the <b><i>me time</i></b> that I don't always allow myself to have. So I decided that even though it feels like there is too much going on, too much to prioritize or cross off the list, writing for a few minutes here and there clears my head and helps me to be a better wife and mom.<br />
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We have some exciting things coming up this month with the start of a new homeschool year (first grade for Logan!!), a new soccer season, a sweet sister's wedding, and our 8 year wedding anniversary to name a few. I can't wait to share more soon!... really this time. ;)<br />
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On January 24th at around 5am we got to meet our sweet little Wesley. He was 7lbs 13oz and 22inches when he was born. I am so grateful for a smooth labor and delivery, and another healthy little guy! The past couple weeks have been the sweetest. I love watching the boys with him, and am so thankful for how our family has grown. I will post more soon, but for now here are some pictures of his first week of life.<br />
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Parrott Ponderingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11116956390841856694noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4621567733628955684.post-65126506180999910532017-12-21T13:08:00.000-08:002017-12-21T13:20:38.647-08:00Seven Things That I Wish I Knew About The Little Years Before Becoming A Mother<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We are about a month away from welcoming our third little boy into the world, which is both exciting and terrifying at times. I can't wait to meet him and see how he changes our lives. Watching Eli and Logan together has been one of my favorite parts of being a mother, and I can't wait to see their relationship with their new brother grow too.<br />
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This last 4-6 weeks has me thinking a lot about my other births, the boys' newborn days, and motherhood in general. I have been thinking about some things that I didn't know before having my babies. They are things that I learned with experience, as I am sure I will learn a million more lessons throughout these years of motherhood. I wanted to share a few of them here on the blog and would love to hear your thoughts.<br />
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<li><b>Nothing can prepare you for how sad the first vaccinations are </b>(if vaccinating is something that you choose of course). When Logan was only about a month old, we brought him to one of his appointments, knowing that we planned to vaccinate. However, I was totally unprepared for watching him be shocked with pain for the first time in his little life. I still remember staring at his tiny face as he recognized that he had just been poked with something sharp. I cried more than he did at that appointment, which was a little humiliating (gotta love those postpartum hormones). I learned not to watch their facial reaction when Eliott came along, but those first vaccinations are still hard to get through. Plan to treat yourself to a coffee after that first appointment.</li>
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<li><b>Whether you loved or hated breastfeeding, it is always hard when it is over.</b> I would put myself somewhere in the middle on the <i>how I feel about breastfeeding scale</i>. I have never loved it, but for the most part didn't totally hate it either. I did it because I was able (though it was a struggle with my first), knew that it was good for the baby, and saved a lot of money. Both of my babies weaned around a year old, and I never expected to feel so many emotions about them being done. Both times it was so bittersweet. It was a freeing feeling, followed by sadness about that being one of the last baby milestones into toddlerhood. Something about knowing I would never look down at that particular baby while nursing again was a little heart wrenching.</li>
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<li><b>There are constantly decisions that you make as a parent that have no right or wrong answer, but you will still have to choose. </b>I remember really believing that every little thing I would have to decide as a parent would be mentioned in the Bible somewhere, or talked about by someone I admired so much that I would follow suit, or that I would just have a super strong conviction about. I quickly realized that not everything is that spelled out when it comes to parenting. You just have to decide some things based on your situation and each individual child. Then you hope that you made the right choice, and move on to make the next choice. Sometimes you will feel guilty even if you believe it was really what was right for your family or child. Some examples would be bottle/ breastfeeding, vaccines/delayed vaccines/ no vaccines, cloth or disposable diapers, binky/ or no binky, and those are just things that will come up in the first few months. Pray, do your research, talk to your spouse about it, and give it your best shot with as much confidence as you can muster.</li>
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<li><b>You will likely at some point in your motherhood journey, be the woman standing in line with the screaming toddler.</b> Before I had kids I don't think it was so much that I judged those moms, I just thought that I would never be one of them. For some reason I thought that as long as my children had rules, boundaries, and punishments at home, then they would never dare act like that in public. The problem with that theory is that two year olds actually are their own little human, and not some kind of a robot. They are still learning and have very little self control. There have been so many times that I have messed up and lost my temper as a mom, that it is amazing to me that there was a time that I thought my own children would always know better. I will add, that I believe the actions we take toward those toddler outbursts greatly impact how often they happen as the toddler grows into a little man or lady. But expecting to never be that mom? Insanity. So if you happen to witness this type of outburst as a random bystander, my best advice is to show grace. Either offer a helping hand or a kind smile, or ignore the situation altogether, but try your best not to be quick to judge someone else's situation.</li>
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<li><b>Quiet time, me time, hobby time, or whatever else you want to call it, truly make you a better and more patient mother.</b> This is one that I still struggle with to this day. I don't always take the time during the day that I need in order to recharge. I have learned though, that a few minutes with coffee and a devotional book before the kids wake up in the morning go a long way. If you can't seem to carve that time out anywhere, a half hour of tv won't hurt your kids any, and could likely change how you relate to them for the entire day. Make a little time for yourself and your sanity, no matter how crazy your day is.</li>
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<li><b>You will love your second or third child just as much as you loved your first.</b> I spent a lot of my second pregnancy watching my first play or sleep, and wondering how I could possibly love another little person as much as I loved him. Then for me, it was an instant love. The first time I held my second baby in my arms it was like he had always belonged there. It is like the scene in <i>T</i><i>he Grinch</i>, when his heart instantly grows. Each child will have a different personality, which may make your relationship with some more challenging than others for you, but you will love each of them the same as you loved your first.</li>
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<li><b>Kids will change your relationship with your spouse. </b>I added this one here because even though there have been many times when we have very little patience with each other, when we disagree on something and have a hard time working through it, or the busy-ness of the season get to us; that is not the type of change that I am referring to here. I am talking about the respect, love, and admiration that instantly take over when you see your spouse hold your precious baby for the first time. There is nothing in the world like the bond of knowing that at the end of the day there is someone else just as excited by your little one's first smile, steps, words, or lost tooth. It is a bond that has brought us closer than I ever knew possible.</li>
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I love reading about what others have learned on their parenthood journey. You may totally get me on some of these points, or completely disagree. I would love to hear what changed for you after the reality of these little people came into our lives.</div>
Parrott Ponderingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11116956390841856694noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4621567733628955684.post-25063845752878029472017-11-16T04:52:00.001-08:002017-11-16T04:52:41.190-08:00Eliott turns two!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This precious boy turns two today. I looked at his sweet face as I sang him a bedtime song the other night and it brought me right back to the years we spent praying for him. We didn't know that it would be him at the time, but we prayed that God would send Logan a sibling. The Lord has blessed us times a million.<br />
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<b>Some things we are loving about Eliott at two years old:</b><b></b><br />
He is talking a lot these days. He is saying a lot of 3-4 word phrases. He is great about knowing when it is appropriate to say "please" and "thank you", but will also say things like "go away" and "not like it" when he is annoyed with something.<br />
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He is definitely the clown of the family. He does goofy things just to make you laugh, and is very proud of himself when he accomplishes that. He will even look at you after doing something goofy (or sometimes something he knows is bad) and ask.... "funnnnnyyyyy??"<br />
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He loves his brother and they have the sweetest relationship ever. He looks up to, and attempts to copy just about everything Logan does. They do get in arguments/ fights from time to time. Right now, if they are in an argument it is usually because Eli has gotten into something that Logan has created and doesn't want ruined.<br />
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When I scoop him up to hug him, or run my hands through his hair, or rub his back he says, "love you mom" completely voluntarily and it always makes him seem older than he is.<br />
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He loves music, and will learn anything through song/ memorization, but still has no desire to sit and learn things like his letters or numbers in any traditional way. He is a more on the go type of boy, and would rather be running or climbing than sitting for more than a minute or two at a time.<br />
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We have been so blessed to love and guide him as he grows, and can't wait to watch him step into the role of big brother this year!<br />
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<br />Parrott Ponderingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11116956390841856694noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4621567733628955684.post-1498058625941117012017-11-07T05:37:00.001-08:002017-11-07T05:37:06.242-08:00Third TrimesterI am officially in the third trimester of this pregnancy, and haven't updated the blog much on this little one. Thankfully, this pregnancy has been relatively uneventful. This baby has checked out healthy so far, for which I am extremely grateful. I finally found a doctor's office that I feel comfortable with (I dreaded seeing the doctors for both of my previous pregnancies). I just passed my glucose testing last week. As someone with pcos, it is always a little nerve racking because it increases your chances of also having gestational diabetes.<br />
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This pregnancy has gone about as smoothly as possible. I was tired in the first trimester (as always). I felt pretty good through most of the second trimester. Over these past few weeks, I have started to really feel the effects of coming closer to the end. I usually end each day feeling <b>very</b> pregnant, and pretty sore from the busy day behind me. I still feel pretty good in the mornings though, and am able to get done the bulk of homeschooling and housework before I am really crashing.<br />
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I thought I would bring back the old pregnancy check ins that I did on the blog when I was pregnant with Eliott in order to have a little more recorded about this pregnancy.<br />
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<b>How far along? </b>28 Weeks<br />
<b>Baby's size: </b>About 15in and 2.5lbs<br />
<b>Maternity Clothes:</b> Definitely wearing maternity pants. Shirts I tend to just buy long and loose fitting for this pregnancy, but I have been wearing some maternity specific shirts too.<br />
<b>Sleep: </b>Waking up 1-2 times a night, but usually can get right back to sleep. Some nights I end up staying awake with a mile long to-do list running through my brain for the holidays/ baby arriving.<br />
<b>Best moment this week:</b> Passing my glucose test, and getting an overnight date with Dan. The boys stayed with Grammy and Grumps for the night, and it was <b>so nice</b>!<br />
<b>Movement:</b> I usually feel small movements at some point throughout the day, but this one has made me a little nervous with how little I feel him move. Thankfully, Logan hardly ever moved so I know it can be normal. I also have a heartbeat Doppler which helps with reassuring me that everything is fine. Eliott moved a heck of a lot more and had stronger kicks at this point though.<br />
<b>Food Cravings:</b> I have not had much of an appetite this past week (baby already seems to be crowding everything), but usually craving oranges or grapes, and sometimes chocolate.<br />
<b>Anything making you queasy or sick: </b>Only really nauseous when I have too much to eat at one time, or am in the car for too long.<br />
<b>Gender:</b> Another boy!<br />
<b>Labor Signs:</b> None. I have found though, that Braxton Hicks are much more painful with each pregnancy. They also seem to start earlier in each pregnancy, and be more frequent.<br />
<b>Symptoms:</b> Mostly just a sore back and feet at night, and I am more emotional than my pregnancy with Logan, but less emotional than I was with Eliott.<br />
<b>Wedding Rings on or off?</b> Still on, but I do take them off at night and sometimes forget to put them back on.<br />
<b>Happy or Moody most of the time: </b>Tired and happy most of the time. :)<br />
<b>Looking forward to: </b>Thanksgiving and Christmas traditions with family. And meeting this little guy of course!<br />
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<br />Parrott Ponderingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11116956390841856694noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4621567733628955684.post-40644283705608104532017-10-10T17:57:00.001-07:002017-10-10T17:57:24.087-07:00Fryeburg Fair 2017Last week we spent another awesome day at the Fryeburg Fair in Maine. The weather was perfect, and we had a great time with the boys. We have loved going each year, and have made quite the tradition out of it!<br />
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<a href="http://parrott-ponderings.blogspot.com/2016/10/one-of-my-favorite-days-of-year.html">2016</a></div>
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<a href="http://parrott-ponderings.blogspot.com/2014/10/its-fair-time.html">2014</a></div>
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<a href="http://parrott-ponderings.blogspot.com/2012/10/vacation.html">2012</a></div>
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<br />Parrott Ponderingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11116956390841856694noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4621567733628955684.post-90089170443524354682017-09-21T12:52:00.002-07:002017-09-21T12:52:47.714-07:00A little update on lifeI can't believe it has been nearly a month since my last post! We came back from our end of the summer vacation with family, started homeschooling the next week, and have been planning a little here and there for adding another little guy to our mix. Life is busy, but so good!<br />
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I am hoping that now that we have our homeschooling schedule ironed out (at least until the baby gets here and changes everything up again) I will get back to blogging more regularly. There have been so many things that I have wished that I had the time to write about the past few months. I have noticed that Eliott has stretched out a lot the past few weeks, and is trading in some of his baby look, for a little boy look instead. He is talking a lot more these days, and has even taken an interest in the big boy potty lately. Some days I see his little (almost) two year old attitude coming out. Other times he is the sweetest little guy ever, and a complete riot. The days are long, but the years are short.<br />
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Logan has been having a lot of fun with school this year. To be honest, we both have. It definitely does take up a lot more time (almost like adding a part time job). But I have added so much more fun into our school plans this year, and I can already tell it is making a huge difference in his desire to learn. He is so smart, and soaks in most everything we read. I have been loving the flexibility that homeschooling offers. Even if it is not something that we choose to do long term, it is perfect for this stage of life.<br />
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I had another ultrasound today, and will be 22 weeks along on Monday. Most of the time the pregnancy feels like it is flying to me, and then when I have a bad day with headaches and a sore back, it feels like I have been pregnant forever. It is all a matter of perspective I guess. I am so thankful that everything is going well and he appears to be healthy. It is amazing how big a mother's love can be for a baby that she hasn't even met yet. I am so excited to meet this little guy, and imagine that excitement will only grow the more uncomfortable I get. ;)<br />
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Dan and I celebrate our seven year anniversary on Monday too. The other night we brought tea and popcorn up to our bed to have a movie night after the kids were in bed. It got me thinking about when I was nineteen and a coworker asked me if I thought I was throwing away all of my fun years by getting married so young. I am so lucky to have had seven years worth of sleepovers with my best friend. Marriage is full of so much, the good and the bad. These years have grown us in so many ways, but I am forever grateful for Dan and the way he loves and leads me.<br />
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<br />Parrott Ponderingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11116956390841856694noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4621567733628955684.post-51192204136807131642017-08-29T05:35:00.002-07:002017-08-29T05:35:56.369-07:00It's A ....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We found out last week that we will be adding another boy to our crazy little bunch. My sister in law made us the cutest gender reveal cake that we cut into at a family dinner with Dan's side of the family. Logan started out the pregnancy hoping for a girl, and for the past month or two has really wanted a boy instead. He knew that we didn't get to choose if the baby is a boy or girl, but was super thrilled to find out he is getting another brother! We were going to be happy either way, and suspected it was a boy from the beginning by how similar my pregnancy has been to my first two. We can't wait to meet this sweet little guy!<br />
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<br />Parrott Ponderingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11116956390841856694noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4621567733628955684.post-90579201583001511942017-08-28T07:46:00.000-07:002017-08-28T07:46:44.334-07:00End of Summer Wrap Up...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I fought with myself over that title because I am not sure I am ready to commit to saying goodbye to summer quite yet. We still have a little end of the summer vacation planned with Dan's side of the family before we come back to start school. I am hoping to fit a couple more beach trips, ice cream stops, and some other fun in before I give up and declare summer to be over. Though, when the time comes I will be more than excited to welcome in the fall season!</div>
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One of the things that was on our little summer bucket list was a mini golf trip. Logan had been asking about going, and was so excited when we made a night of it. He did really well staying focused throughout the whole course. His brother on the other hand, nearly took a dive into a really gross pool of water, and was more focused on giving each one of the animals on the course hugs and kisses.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We also took a trip to York's Wild Animal Kingdom with my mom and my sister's kids. It is basically half zoo and half amusement park and is located right off of York Beach in Maine. The kids all had a blast feeding the animals, holding a snake, and riding the rides!<br />
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I am an ocean lover who happened to marry a lake lover. So when Dan messaged me from work one day a couple weeks ago, and said "lets pack an easy dinner and head to the beach tonight" I was totally on board. It was a little breezy by the time we got there, but that didn't stop Dan and the kids from heading right in for a swim. It was such a fun family night.... the kind of night you hope to remember for years.<br />
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Last week we decided to pack all of the cousins up and head into Boston for the day. We took the train to the Boston Aquarium. We got lucky to be on board a train that happened to have a dome car that sits up above the train with large windows. My sweet grandmother decided to brave the challenge that is six young kids in Boston for the day, and made the trip with us. We loved having her there, and I am willing to bet everyone slept really great that night!<br />
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Are you ready to say goodbye to summer yet? What was your favorite memory from the season?Parrott Ponderingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11116956390841856694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4621567733628955684.post-83574781662812076432017-08-01T12:26:00.000-07:002017-08-01T12:26:14.332-07:00Our Camping Trip & 3 Helpful Hints For Camping With Littles<div>
One of our goals for this summer was to bring the boys camping. So Friday afternoon we headed to a campground that is a little over an hour away. It is one that Dan's family had gone to for most of his childhood and we love the swimming/ beach area there. I wasn't sure how taking a 1.5 year old camping would go. I was expecting it to be fun, but not necessarily relaxing. But I was so pleasantly surprised at how relaxing the whole weekend was!</div>
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The boys were happy playing with sticks and rocks (no toys necessary). We did some swimming, and lots of campfires. The campground had a small playground area that the boys loved as well. My mom, sister, niece and nephew came up for the day to swim on Sunday which was also a ton of fun!</div>
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If I had to pick a favorite memory from the weekend it would be staying up and sitting around a campfire with Dan after we got the kids to bed. We had so much fun just talking, laughing, and planning for the future together. It felt like a little date both nights, and I loved having the alone time with him and no other distractions.</div>
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I thought that since I wasn't sure what to expect with taking little ones camping in a tent (mostly Eliott because Logan has been before) I would add a few helpful hints for camping with toddlers to the post. <b>Here are a few ideas that I found useful when camping with littles....</b><br />
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<li><b>Try to get a site that is relatively close to the restrooms.</b> This is especially helpful with little ones that have already been potty trained, but my pregnant self appreciated not having to walk too far for the bathrooms as well. Logan was having so much fun that he would often wait until the last minute to run for the bathroom. He had quite the dance going a couple of times trying to make it in time, and thankfully they were right near our campsite.</li>
<li><b>Set up a diaper changing station outside of the tent.</b> I had mine on one end of our picnic table most of the time (see the 2nd picture from the top), but the back of the van would have worked well too. I loved not having to take Eli inside the tent during the day to do diaper changes. The table was at a perfect level for changes, and I used a pack and play mattress for a changing pad that I could move as needed. I had pre-packed a dollar store organizer with diapers, swim diapers, and wipes so everything that I would need was easily accessible.</li>
<li><b>Pack clothes in a large Rubbermaid container. </b>I packed all of the clothes for Eliott, Logan, and I in one Rubbermaid, as well as some extra towels. It was easier to stack things on top of in the van than it would have been to have three separate bags. It would also be fine to leave outside of the tent as an extra kids table because it is sealed up and wouldn't matter if it had been rained on.</li>
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Parrott Ponderingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11116956390841856694noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4621567733628955684.post-60913530882872868042017-07-21T07:03:00.000-07:002017-07-21T07:03:25.845-07:00Some Exciting News!If you haven't already seen on my social media pages, our family has a big announcement! <br />
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We are going to be adding another little one to the family in January! I will be headed into the second trimester on Monday and so far things have been going pretty smoothly (other than the usual exhaustion that comes with pregnancy while raising little ones). We had an ultrasound this past week and the baby looks healthy (Praise God!). We are so thankful to be blessed with another little one to love. <br />
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I took a video of Logan's reaction when we told him in June. He is very excited and happy to tell anyone we meet about the baby. Eliott still has no idea what is about to hit him, but will point to my belly (and sometimes his own) when he is asked where the baby is. He likes to check under my shirt to see if he can spot a baby from time to time. Here is the video of us telling the boys...<br />
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<br />Parrott Ponderingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11116956390841856694noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4621567733628955684.post-26358629364881140382017-07-14T19:22:00.001-07:002017-07-14T19:22:54.772-07:00Berries, Ice Cream, & Summer FunI mentioned in my last post that we have been having a busy summer, which is really to be expected when running a painting business. We don't get to see a lot of Dan during these summer days, but he makes sure that the time we do have with him is quality time. He takes the boys on a trip down to the river with him before it gets dark, or takes Logan on a bike ride, or plays games and reads with them before bed. Just the other night, Eliott tripped and slammed his head on the floor. He got up crying and headed straight past me, and into Dan's arms for comfort. He has always been a bit of a mama's boy (especially when hurt), so it surprised me a bit when he went running for Dan's arms. It made me realize how thankful I am that Dan is purposeful about really being involved when he is home. He loves us so well, and I am so grateful that he makes our family a priority.<br />
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When we realized that we had a free afternoon together last weekend, we decided to make the most of it. So Sunday afternoon we headed out to pick strawberries. We ended up having so much fun that we stayed to pick raspberries as well. After that we headed to Amesbury Mass and watched the boys play in a splash pad at a park there. We topped the day off with an ice cream stop downtown before heading home. It was just the pick-me-up we needed before starting a new week.<br />
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<br />Parrott Ponderingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11116956390841856694noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4621567733628955684.post-66345002821876926132017-07-05T12:57:00.000-07:002017-07-05T12:57:38.555-07:00So Far This Summer...I haven't posted much here the past few weeks. I miss it when I am not posting, and always hope to post more,but life is busy.... yada... yada. Anyway, I thought I would update a little on some things that we have been up to this summer.<br />
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I have been loving making memories with the boys. At Eliott's age (1.5 years), it is much easier to be out at parks and playgrounds than it was last year at this time. I have had two babies around the 6 month mark during the summer, and for some reason that age just seems difficult to be out and about with. At six months my babies were crawling, putting <b>everything </b>in their mouths, and taking 3 naps throughout the day (but weren't young enough to just sleep anywhere). So we have big plans to really enjoy a little more flexibility that his age brings this year.<br />
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We have already enjoyed several beach days with friends this summer. The beach really is my happy place. Not long ago, Dan asked me what I think about when I am driving in the car and he isn't around. I told him that most of the time, I am thinking about the quickest route to the ocean. How long would it take from my location? Which beach is the closest? How long could we stay if I made a U-turn and went <b>right now. </b>He can't relate to my beach loving self. However, his happy place is just about any lake he can swim in. So we compromise, and try to do plenty of trips to both throughout the summer. <br />
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We have a river that runs through our backyard. The boys love to go down and catch frogs. On occasion they get a little carried away and end up swimming in their clothes. Most of the time the river is perfect for little ones to wade around in, and isn't too high or moving too fast for them.<br />
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We have had so many days outside at parks, the beach, pools, lakes, and playgrounds that I have to force myself to stay home once or twice a week to get house stuff done. On those days we have been making lots of crafts from whatever scraps we happen to have around. Boxes, string, glue, tape, paper towel rolls... they all become Logan's next creation. Just last week he made Eliott a pretty detailed little race car out of an amazon box. We also finally found <a href="http://livingwellmom.com/2012/02/easy-homemade-playdough-recipe/">the best playdough recipe</a>. I have tried so many homemade recipes but the playdough always dries up or gets clumpy. Nearly a month in, and this is still just as perfect and squishy as the day we made it!<br />
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On the Fourth of July we went to a campground about an hour north of us. We spent the day on the beach there (all by ourselves for most of the day)! The weather and water were perfect. We did have a little accident before we left the house that morning, which resulted in Eliott flying face first down the front steps into the pavement. He cried for a few minutes, but wasn't phased by it after that (as you can see by his cheesy smile above). After a fun filled day at the lake we headed back to the seacoast for fireworks, live music, and sparklers with family. We have been having a lot of fun this summer, but Dan has been so busy with work and other things going on, that we have spent very little time all together. This was the family day that we all really needed. <br />
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I hope you all have been having a wonderful summer too! Has anything fun happened so far? Does anyone have big plans for the rest of the summer? We have a couple fun camping trips and short vacations planned, and I am loving all of the memories we have been making.Parrott Ponderingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11116956390841856694noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4621567733628955684.post-61508283060723271092017-05-31T08:14:00.001-07:002017-05-31T08:14:45.757-07:00DIY Cheap & Reusable Swiffer Pads<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We are just finishing up on all of the new flooring downstairs. We still have to add the new trim, so I will do a post about all of that when we have the trim done. One of the (many) reasons I am so excited about the new flooring is how much easier it is to clean the floors. Our downstairs was broken up into about 4 different types of flooring. It made the cleaning process take so much longer when I had to use multiple cleaning "tools" and products. Now with the exception of the bathroom and living room area rug, it is all one level floor which makes cleaning so much easier!<br />
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Like I said I will do a more detailed post on the flooring later, but here is a little sneak peak:<br />
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About once a day, because we have kids and no dog to clean up their messes, ;) I run over the whole thing with a dry Swiffer pad, and then a wet one for any sticky spots. It takes less than five minutes, and I actually enjoy cleaning the floors again. <br />
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Since swiffer pads are not cheap and we were going through at least one or two a day, I decided to find a cheaper and more sustainable option. I thought I would share my quick and easy DIY project in case anyone else uses the swiffer pads on their floors and wants to give it a try.<br />
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The dollar store sells these cleaning towels in three packs. I choose red for the wet pads and green for the dry pads. I trimmed them all down to fit the swiffer perfectly. They are easy to throw in the wash and can be reused daily. I added a method floor cleaner to mine because I love the smell and the way it cleans our floors, but you could do a vinegar and water mix, or whichever cleaner you prefer. <br />
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This was super simple and only cost a few dollars to buy supplies that can be reused over and over again. I love being able to choose the scent, and the fact that I can clean the entire downstairs so quickly! The dollar store has some great products for cleaning. I also love their little hand held dusters for dusting off shelves and those can be thrown in the wash as well. I hope this helps someone else out!Parrott Ponderingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11116956390841856694noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4621567733628955684.post-27967382236774999332017-05-15T13:32:00.001-07:002017-05-15T13:33:06.539-07:00Spring Update: Back Garden Area Makeover<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last week we had a free day at home with nothing planned. Since we are still working on re-doing the downstairs flooring, (it is turning out to be a longer project than we were expecting) and are living in a construction zone, I wanted to get outside for the day. Our back deck/ small garden area was in desperate need of a makeover.</div>
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This is one area that got completely neglected throughout the entire spring and summer last year. The boys basically just used it as a sandbox, which was fine but I wanted to spruce it up a bit this year. We started with cleaning and organizing the area a bit. We stored some things away, and got rid of others completely.</div>
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After things were cleaned up and organized we headed to lowes to grab a few things. I wanted to keep our budget small, while adding a few herbs and plants that we would really use/ enjoy. </div>
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We only added a few things, and we still have some work to do in the coming weeks. We plan to paint the deck, and get some more things planted. I may add a planter box on the rails of the deck once Dan is done painting too. We would also like to update the stones around the garden this summer. We love how comfortable and cheerful it feels out there now. We have already had dinner outside a few times since the update, and can't wait for many more summer cookouts out here!<br />
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Dan was working at a beach house this past week, and mentioned that we should come visit him. It doesn't take much persuasion to get me to head to the beach, so we decided to go visit him yesterday afternoon. He joined us for a little time on the beach when he was all done working for the day. There have been a lot of rain days so far this spring, so we loved watching the waves and hunting for pretty rocks and shells. I hope my kids always love the ocean as much as they do now!</div>
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Also, I recently upgraded my camera from a point and shoot (or often just an iPhone) to a Canon EOS Rebel T6. I am loving it so far, but have so much to learn about my camera settings. I am thinking about doing an online course that would teach me more about the settings. Do any of my blogger friends have a course they have taken or would recommend? If not, how did you learn more about your camera? Is just taking lots of time to experiment the best way? I am so thankful for the upgrade, and want to get the most out of it.Parrott Ponderingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11116956390841856694noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4621567733628955684.post-73622506565831456412017-04-27T21:36:00.000-07:002017-04-27T21:50:40.755-07:00A Day In Boston With Cousins<u><span style="color: #0066cc;"></span></u><u><span style="color: #0066cc;"></span></u><br />
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My mom had been wanting a day in Boston with all of her grandkids for a while now. Since she had the day off, we all headed to Boston on the train for a day of family fun. We visited the aquarium, and then stopped into Quincy Market for lunch. The kids all did so well sticking together and had a blast. It turned out to be an absolutely beautiful day in the city. We can't wait to go back again soon!<br />
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<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br />Parrott Ponderingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11116956390841856694noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4621567733628955684.post-55057205248477761572017-04-06T20:11:00.000-07:002017-04-06T20:36:21.271-07:00Our Daily (Homeschooling) Routine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have mentioned on the blog a few times that we are homeschooling (whether that means for one more year or many more years, we are still unsure). We plan to take it one year (and child) at a time and do what we think is working best for the family. I mentioned <a href="http://parrott-ponderings.blogspot.com/2016/09/logans-first-day-of-k4.html">Logan's first day of school </a>back in September, but haven't updated on here much since then. <br />
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I had a friend (who has no children) ask me a while ago, "what do you<b><i> actually do </i></b>in a day?" I don't think she was trying to be rude or blunt, I think she was just genuinely curious what it looks like to be a stay at home mom. So I thought I would post an update here with what a "typical" homeschool day looks like for us in case anyone is interested, and also so that I will have something to look back at in the years to come.<br />
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We generally do school about 3-4 days a week at this point. We always take Mondays off because I babysit my niece and nephew. Sometimes if a week is really busy, or we have a lot to get done I will take one more day throughout the week off as well.<br />
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Here is an idea of what our days look like at home before Dan comes home for dinner. I would call this more of a routine than a schedule because every day is so different. We keep things very flexible and if plans change I don't stress about it.<br />
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<b>7-8</b> Wake up and have coffee/ milk for the boys. Play and read books.<br />
<b>8-9</b> Clean up the kitchen, and make breakfast. The boys usually "help" with this<br />
<b>9-9:30</b> Eat breakfast together and get ready for the day.<br />
<b>9:30-12:30</b> We usually head out if we are going out for the day at this point. We do swimming, library reading group, errands, play dates, and any other visits with family and friends around this time in the morning. On the rare occasion that we stay home, I usually try to get some cleaning and organizing done. Sometimes Logan will watch a show or play an educational game. Eliott usually follow me around and destroys whatever I have cleaned up. :)<br />
<b>12:30-1:00</b> Eat Lunch<br />
<b>1:00-3:00/ 3:30 </b>Eliott naps and Logan and I do school.<br />
<b>3:30-4:30 </b>We go outside most days, but when I am exhausted or the weather is exceptionally bad we will watch a movie together (lately we have been watching little house on the prarie) before I make dinner.<br />
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At the beginning of the year, we did school in the morning because that was when Eliott took his longest nap. Now he is napping for a good couple hours in the afternoon so we focus on getting school done then instead. <br />
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<b>1)</b>We usually start with our pledge, prayer, and a "sign" of the day from our sign language book.<br />
<b>2)We do a bible lesson next.</b> Some days this just means working from his cubbies book for the awana club that he does Friday nights. Other times we use <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Storybook-Bible-Every-Whispers/dp/0310708257/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1491532106&sr=8-1&keywords=jesus+storybook+bible">this storybook Bible</a>. I would highly recommend it if you are looking for one for a special kiddo in your life.<br />
<b>3) English/ Reading. </b>I usually choose two of the following to work on each day so that they are spread out throughout our week. I use the Abeka letters and sounds k-5 workbook, level one stories that he reads out loud to me, vowel blending flashcards, and having him sound out small words and write them out for spelling practice, sometimes I have him write out a funny sentence or work on thank you notes for penmanship practice.<br />
<b>4) Extracurricular activity</b>The day that I recorded last week was an art day (we like the abeka k5 art book but there are a million other good options for art projects). However, on other days throughout the week we do cooking, gym, or a science experiment in this period of time.<br />
<b>5) History </b>We were doing a study on George Washington with books from the library.<br />
<b>6) Math </b>We use the Abeka k5 Numbers skills book. Like our English, we mix up our math activities and do about two per day. Our math activities tend to be his workbook, working with clocks/ time, recognizing patters, addition and subtraction activities, and our 1-100 number recognition sheet. Some days we will play "store" and work on giving the correct change for each transaction.<br />
<b>7) Science/ Social Studies </b>On the day that I recorded we were doing a study on different types of bridges and how they are built. I let Logan choose what type of bridge he wanted to try to build and he decided on a suspension bridge. We built it out of a cardboard box and craft supplies.<br />
<b>8) Fun Reading </b>Most days we read a library book or two until Eliott wakes up. Sometimes we are a little behind, and we end up having a crazy little one year old running around as we try to finish things up.<br />
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I am always interested to hear how homeschooling moms juggle multiple children's school schedules at once (especially when there is a baby/toddler involved). I am hoping Eliott continues to take nice long afternoon naps throughout the school year next year too.<br />
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Here is a little video of some of the activities we did on one of our school days last week.<br />
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I was going <strike>slightly</strike> crazy last Monday when it was officially spring, but there was still way too much snow on the ground. Add four kiddos in a small house to the mix, and I knew I would not make it through the day if we didn't get outside for a while. I can't wait until the playgrounds aren't covered in snow. We settled for a simple walk down a quiet road. The boys looked for the perfect sticks, and Lili would hop off of the stroller every few minutes to grab a leaf that she just couldn't pass up. It did the trick, but I won't be sad to see this snow go! </div>
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--- Eliott recently got his first haircut and looks like such a big boy now!</div>
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We spent St. Patrick's day at the Dover Children's Museum, and the boys had a blast. Logan even got to sit in on a St. Patrick's Day story time, and built a leprechaun trap in the craft room. We ended the day with a delicious boiled dinner and more trap building at home. </div>
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Grammy and Grumps gifted the boys with swim lessons for this spring. They have been loving it. Eliott's favorite part might be the warm shower afterward though. :) Logan has been doing so well swimming all by himself, and usually stays in the water to do some extra swimming when the lesson is over.</div>
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One of the goals I made for myself at the beginning of the year was to do a lot more reading. Ever since having children, I hadn't really prioritized it. I wanted to change that this year, and made the goal of two books per month. I have been loving making the time to read more. I will do a post on my favorites from the past few months soon. Any recommendations for me?</div>
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When February came around this year, Dan asked what I wanted for my birthday. I usually just tell him there is nothing that I really want. However, this year I knew exactly what I wanted. I asked for a day out all by myself. I wanted to be able to browse thrift and antique stores with no time restrictions. I haven't set foot in an antique store (it used to be one of my favorite things to do) since Logan was tiny. Crazy little boys and antiques don't mix so well. So he had a daddy day with the boys and I went out by myself for the whole day. It was perfection. I had such a fun time. I found a few new things for decor in the house. I updated our living room gallery wall a bit with a couple finds from that day, and painted those blue cork board coasters to add a little more color to the wall. I found a couple clothing items for myself, and a bunch of spring/ summer clothes for the boys at local thrift stores. This may become my requested birthday gift every year! Anyone else love thrift or antique browsing/ shopping as much as I do?</div>
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You and I went out for subs last night, then to a play with grammy, and finally stopped at the grocery store an hour past your usual bedtime. It was fun! I would even go as far as to say it was easy. There was a time when I would have been worried about you sitting quiet for over an hour during the play, and skipped the grocery store altogether for fear of a late night meltdown. Though I am not sure that I will ever really feel ready to be done with the baby stage, it is incredible to see the boy you are becoming. You have your more challenging moments or days, as we all do, but last night I saw a little gentleman. I was so proud of you. I saw the way you said "thank you" at dinner, and held the door open without being asked. You buckled and unbuckled yourself. You wanted to carry the heaviest grocery bag for me. You asked me to tell you about your baby days in the car. Though I would do anything to go back in time and hold your sweet slumped little newborn body, to kiss your little peach fuzz head, I love this just as much. I pray your heart is filled with God's love, and your actions show it as you grow. And I hope you always know how dearly mom and dad love you. Thanks for a fun date.Parrott Ponderingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11116956390841856694noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4621567733628955684.post-50204690885262015952017-02-24T12:23:00.000-08:002017-02-24T12:24:22.053-08:00The Perfect BreakJust over a week ago, we were getting buried in snow. Logan was crawling through tunnels and sliding down snow slides in our back yard. Yesterday, we went to the beach and stuck our bare feet in the waves and didn't so much as shiver. That is New England for you. <br />
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We have had a few really beautiful, sunny, warm (depending on what you are used to) days this week. It is amazing how a few days of sunshine can be the perfect reminder that you will actually make it to spring in one piece. This winter has been quite mild overall, but it was nice to be able to head to the beach without bundling up. <br />
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We also took a trip to my grandparents farm to see the animals this week. Eliott has slowly become much less fearful of all of the farm animals. However, he still seems to be absolutely terrified of the goats. Logan has had a bit of an obsession with bulls lately. He spent a good amount of time watching them, and trying to convince me that we should bring one home to live with us. With the exception of Eliott falling in a giant puddle, the boys had a great time!<br />
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