Snow Days and Outer Space

In the past two days, we have experienced too much snow, a very, very sick husband, a broken pipe in the basement, an overflowing toilet (yuck!), a broken computer needed for work (Ian's), and an increase of potty accidents from the little man. I'm trying to keep those things in perspective and choose a joyful spirit. I confessed my upset heart this morning while praying at breakfast, and Ori looked at me afterward, shook his head, and said, "Mama's heart yucky."

I will definitely be ready to get out of this house tomorrow for Calla's monthly doctor's appointment. I'll probably go to Target too, so that will make it fun, right? Even with two small children? :)

It is good for me to stop and focus on the good things.

Like this little girl.


Calla brings great joy to our home. I seriously cannot stop squeezing her. She always smiles. Always.

She also started "talking" this past week (the day after the speech therapist visited . . .weird). We were concerned about her delayed speech, but apparently she is just still catching up. The speech therapist was not worried at all. It is so sweet to finally hear her make sounds.


Ori recently showed great interest in outer space. He probably knows more about the planets than I do.


Yesterday we made a rocket using a paper towel roll. Ori decorated the foil with stickers and googly eyes (could use markers too) and then we taped it together.

He loves it.


He also spends a lot of time playing in his space sensory tub (idea from here).


It's a hit, for sure. He now knows all about astronauts, moon Rovers, and Ham the space monkey.


This is where Ori is right now. I should probably go check on him. It's been almost an hour . . . he loves the snow!

Have a wonderful day!