Learning about the steam engine, the cotton gin and standardization (specifically of guns) at home school group! We built marshmallow shooters! What a hoot!
The kids were out helping Richie with the bunnies the other day, when Richie comes in holding a crying Benson and says, "A rabbit bit his finger", as he heads to the sink to assess the damage. I couldn't believe this was happening again!! I was terrified that we were going to have another Lindy incident on our hands and I started freaking out. Once Richie, who was way more level headed than I was, got a good look at things and called his mother to get a second opinion, we cleaned the wound thoroughly, and then super glued it shut! It has healed really quickly and Benson was a champ about it all. Richie had turned his back for a second, Benson stuck his finger in the cage right next to the food, just like Lindy did when she was his age. I'm so glad it wasn't worse! I think I finally calmed down by the time I went to bed.
On President's Day, we headed to Provo with the Anderson family to check out the M.C. Escher exhibit at BYU. It was a snowy day, not many travelers, and we had the place basically to ourselves. It was awesome! Benson was not as appreciative of the art and all of the "Do Not Touch" signs as we would have liked...but that's to be expected I guess. The kids had a blast until they realized that their friends had to go home, and we weren't buying them anything in the really cool (and expensive) gift shop. They sulked until we told them we could meet Uncle Jacob, Uncle Jeffrey and his gal McKenna for lunch since they live in Provo! :) We went to the pizza factory, and here's a picture of Richie mocking my picture taking tendencies. They brought out the cool breadsticks, I snagged my phone and Richie said, "Here we go, gotta get a picture of our meal otherwise we won't remember we ate it!" I told him one day he'd be grateful I did... I hope I'm right! :)
Lindy finished her second sticker book of the school year! It makes her feel really important to have school to work on just like Miles and Gwen. She said, "I finished my sticker book! And when I finish my coloring book, you'll take me to get candy like Gwen!" :) She's also really into drawing these days, on plain white paper, and has turned a corner in her abilities. She draws specific things and letters now. So fun to watch!
A surprise package from cousins! Does it get any better??? Not a chance! Thanks Lamb Famb!
I cooked and dyed some noodles for sensory play the other day. "This will keep Benson busy for hours!" I thought optimistically. When will I ever learn?? NONE of the kids were interested for more than 5 minutes.
Big news at the Garner household: We got a dog! Richie has been begging for one since Ozzy died. I've been able to hold him off till now. Finally I said, if you want to get a dog, that's fine, but you have to pen in the chickens and rabbits so that they have their own space and aren't pooping all over the backyard and digging up our lawn. Don't get me wrong, I really love having the chickens and bunnies, but I'm getting a little tired of our "pasture". He said, "Really? It's all about the poop?" Yep!! And that weekend he fenced in the rabbits and chickens, found a dog on ksl and claimed it. Her name is Ginger, she's a miniature Australian Shepherd, spayed, has all her shots, house trained, kennel trained, 4 years old, and was free! I didn't realize it would happen so fast, so I had to run out and buy a bunch of dog stuff that day so she would be well cared for. I should know by now that this is Richie's pattern: I want it, I'm gonna get it now! He doesn't hem and haw like I do. She has settled in really nicely and is extremely well behaved. All except for the fact that there's been a severely sharp learning curve when it comes to her nature as a shepherd dog and rabbits. (We've lost 2, almost 3 so far!!!) Now I'm anxiously awaiting a lush green lawn in the backyard that I could walk on with bare feet! :)
We attended a charity "carnival" to raise money for our recently deceased Bishop's family. There has been lots of support and people rallying around this sweet family and it couldn't be more deserved. They are the best. The kids had a blast and really made out like bandits. They got sugared up, got all sorts of prizes, and we won a few of the silent auction items, which they were thrilled with. Miles was most excited about winning the pie eating contest, Lindy was most excited about winning a My Little Pony thing at the fishing pond, and Gwen was most excited that they had face painting.
Joy School here again today! The theme assigned was art! Easy peasy. We always have art project stuff around here. It was a fun one to put together. I always stress that on the days I host, I can't help Miles and Gwen with their school, so it's pretty much entirely neglected those days. Then I have to take a deep breath and realize that they are learning valuable lessons regardless. Learning how to help the little kids, learning how to manage their time, learning how to teach others...etc. Breathe in, and out...
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