Life as a Yowler

Here I am already, just a couple days later,  feeling cabin fever. I’ve realized something. It’s definitely harder for me to stay home all day then load up and go somewhere. I love going places. I especially love going places when I don’t have to pack anything. Day time outings are the best.

I think every single mom in Michigan is feeling like a homeschool mom lately. Having cooped up kids inside all day is exhausting. I obviously homeschool, but I’ve really been feeling it lately. All this snow and ice really effects my mood, and I’m fairly positive it makes my kids more hyper.

We got Brielle and Caed back a day early, thanks to a big snow storm coming. They had a great time with their aunt. She always does a great job keeping my kiddos busy. Here they are at a children’s museum.

Caed wanted to spend a good amount of  time in the pizza play area. Pizza is his favorite.

They also did a lot of climbing.

We met at Cabelas. I love the stage that Isla is at. She kept pointing and growling at each animal, until we got to the fish. Then she blub blub blubbed.

The next day the kids got along very well, with minimal fights. They all missed each other, and I occasionally caught them hugging. They really do love each other. They are so close to the same age, and they depend on each other in a lot of ways.

Brielle loves to help in the kitchen. Here she is mashing potatoes totally by herself. I told her keep mixing until there were no more chunks and slowly keep adding milk. She followed directions very well.

Isla always eats a little.

Then she plays. 🤦‍♀️

There is just something about little girls and pigtails.

Even Isla’s hair is long enough now.

Today, Joah woke up very motivated to finish school, so we could venture out. I needed to get supplies for Brielle’s birthday party coming up this weekend. Brandon wasn’t feeling quite so motivated to plow the driveway. Brandon sped. I prayed. We made it.

Sometimes it’s just nice to get out.

These pillows have to be some of the dirtiest items in the store. I’m sure every single child who walks by begs to touch them, or is it just mine?

These things have to be pretty high up there too.

Brandon surprised me with this bracelet. He gave it to me a day early, since Brielle was born on Valentine’s Day. We celebrate her birthday tomorrow. He is the most thoughtful gift giver. I know I’m very blessed.

This girl turns five tomorrow. I’m having a hard time with the thought of it. Five seems so old. Where has my baby gone? I went through the same thing that when Joah turned five. There is something about a five year old that no longer seems babyish at all. They have crossed into childhood, and I’m pretty emotional about it. Even still, every night she begs to sleep in my bed. She takes over the entire bed, making sure to turn sideways and steal Brandon’s spot too. We are both suckers. Some day I will miss and cherish these times. Time slow down!