Slices of Life

It's the first Wednesday of the month and time for Currently with Amy. This month's prompts are what is saving your life right now, cleaning/purging, loving, planning (trip wise), taking a break from (since it’s Spring break month). What is saving your life right now:   Yoga, being back home in my own bed, sleeping through the night, getting back into my usual routine, snuggling/hugs with my husband, laughter & silliness, the sun-- it may still be winter but at least it's been pretty bright and sunny, good books.    Cleaning/purging:  I'm not really purging anything right now but after having left my husband, brother, and Ian home alone all last week while Evan and I were in North Carolina I'm doing ALL the cleaning this week. Bedding, dusting, vacuuming, bathrooms, floors... everything has been getting a good once over and being put back to rights.  Loving:  My new Stitch Fix box. I had one delivered the night we left for vacation and it was one of th...

 *Originally published March 2, 2016 when my boys were 8, 10 & 11  I have never expected my boys to sit perfectly still and just listen to our stories when I am reading aloud.  I certainly wouldn't mind it if they did but I also don't mind if they find a quiet activity to work on while listening. As they have gotten older it's much easier for them to sit and listen but I still don't expect them to sit perfectly still and they often are busy doing other things.  Since I often read aloud at breakfast or lunch they've gotten quite good at preparing meals and eating while listening. I have noticed that even though they may not look like they are paying attention it's just not true.  No matter how busy their hands look as long as they enjoy the books they're paying attention and listening! They laugh at all the right places, repeat funny lines, and make predictions spontaneously so I know that they are listening. Here are some quiet activities I...

Well, after another canceled flight, several flight delays, and switching airlines Evan and I finally arrived home Saturday morning at 2 am. I don't think I have ever been so happy to be back from a trip before. I am just so thankful that we had family to fall back on because I can not imagine what our trip would have been like or what it would have cost if we hadn't had them to stay with! I used the weekend to try and get caught up on all the things-- laundry, groceries, blogging, etc.        Most Popular Posts from Last Week:    Spring Decorating Ideas: Transform Your Home by Thrifting Wonderland   Some Others that Caught My Eye:     Lemon Cupcakes with Blueberry Buttercream by Recipes Simple   A Bare Tree and Broccoli Stamping by Ellibelle's Corner    Blue-tiful Spring: Light Blue Outfit Ideas You'll Love & Link up by I Do De Claire   This party will remain open until the weekend.  My hope is that everyon...