Weekend Shenanigans

This was the weekend of mist and soft rain, both inside and out. The boys awoke to condensation on the inside of their windows from the humidifier set to high all night in order to get rid of those nighttime coughs once and for all. Walking into their room in the morning was like stepping into a tropical rain forest, and I caught them playing with the droplets of water, writing inappropriate potty words (of course) that would fade within the hour, while just outside those windows, the air was filled with its own suspended mist.

We were thrilled to have Andrew back in town (he has had a busy travel schedule) and celebrated with a lovely breakfast out. Though we typically enjoy walking there, we chose the car for most of the weekend as opposed to the umbrellas (though Milo and I did walk back from the library in it and it was just fine, nice even!). Sometimes I forget that “bad” weather isn’t really bad at all. If you have the right gear, it’s relaxing to be outdoors, especially in soft rain.

While out to breakfast, we had quite a wait before we were seated, but the boys entertained themselves with Pokemon cards and taking pictures, including the one above (while I nervously held the camera strap in case of a mishap) until it was time to sit down. It was a long wait, but we never bring electronic devices to keep our kids busy and distracted, as we feel it is an opportunity to talk and figure out self-control when gratification is delayed. There may be a bit of whining, but they are always fine, and though it may be a little more internal work, I think it’s a skill worth learning early. They know how to wait, they are okay with doing nothing, they can be bored, and eventually they find something to distract themselves, whether it is through a book, a pack of cards, a little Lego man found in the bottom of my purse, or a game they make up on the spot.

It truly felt like spring, and without any prompting, all three boys ventured out into the garden at different times, eager to get back to working with the earth. Emil hoed and dug for worms and planted cantaloupe seeds all over the yard (we might get a surprise this season!) while Oliver worked for hours pulling weeds, tilling soil, and doing more of the hard work he has learned from years past. It was so touching to see them motivated to get back into the garden and grow things. I think we may have radishes, carrots, beets, and cantaloupe in mysterious places though! It’s an adventure, gardening with kids.

We also finally got our new couch, part of which you can see above, though the color is really more saturated deep blue than what it looks like in the picture (it was late at night with no natural light). I am waiting for a few more things before the big living room reveal, but I’m really pleased with it all so far and can’t wait to share it with you!

If you’re heading into spring break this week, I hope you have a good week off! I’ll still be blogging, so be sure to check in!