Hoping to do a whole lot of nothing this weekend before the holidays hit us full force! Milo was pretty sick on Wednesday afternoon and night, so he stayed home from school on Thursday and I really enjoyed his company. Nicest, most pleasant sick person ever. Hands-down.
Here are some links from around the web…
Speaking of sickies, how cute is this whale tissue holder?
Are you a gloves or mittens person? I’m into gloves — I need my fingers separate please! But these make me wish I were a mitten gal.
And while we’re on the topic of knits, how cute is this little sweater?
And knitting… if I could, I would make this pronto for our living room.
Thanksgiving is right around the corner… do you have a menu planned? If you need inspiration, be sure to check out BonAppetit‘s Thanksgiving site — amazing!
What’s really in that pumpkin spice latte… gross.
These shoes are on my wish list for Christmas. Oh, I love them so!
And the best for last: I keep coming back to read Jess’s hilarious account of what she overhears her three oldest boys talking about (and she has four boys now!). Read it for a good laugh!
Hi Lauren,
I just came across your blog a few nights ago, I am not sure what I was searching, but up pooped Crumbbums! It has been a pleasure to peek through your posts and read such happy and honest words from, clearly, a very dedicated mother.
My husband and I live in rural Maine on a homestead with our 2 bio boys ( almost 3 and almost 5) and our newly adopted 8 and 9 year old siblings. We just found out we are pregnant, which we thought was impossible (!!!) and are now just attempting to stay laughing. at the seemingly endless chaos! Reading your blog has put me at ease this week, and I absolutely love the Montessori-inspired posts. Living rurally has been a change for us, and it has been a challenge to connect with an education system that we feel excited about.
I also love the closeness between your older boys and how much you seem to be fostering their relationship. Our little boys are truly best friends and it has been a real pleasure to see them add new siblings to their mix, while also remaining true to each other.
Anyway, thank you! Keep up the great parenting and the wonderful writing!
Heather
I love this picture! Hope you guys are having a good (and healthy) weekend.