Life at our House

Now that summer is almost gone, it seems like our anticipated due date and baby boy's arrival is just around the corner. Last Friday I took all three girls with me to my doctor's appointment and following a fairly lengthy wait, they were rewarded by getting to help hold the Doppler as we listened to their baby brother's heartbeat! It was a moment worth remembering, for sure, and they were all so excited to have a hands on part in it.

Schooling here at home continues; we just finished our 11th week and have gotten into a routine which works out most days. AG and LL are usually eager to read the good books and get to work for short spans, and SJ helps out by happily playing and coloring (when she is awake!). It's funny when I think about our summer; seems like it's been the most unusual and regular summer of my life all at the same time. Definitely not filled with lots of big exciting trips or events, but with a nice daily routine of some work and some play that was really enjoyable overall. I am defintely looking forward to cooler temperatures more than ever this year, I think, and it'll be nice to have a break from our routine, however enjoyable, after baby boy arrives!

Here are a few photos of what we've been up to...
SJ has gotten into a routine of wrapping up in her towel and immediately going to find T after her bath.


Playdoh for three...


Smoothies are still a big hit...


as are wacky costume combinations!


Last weekend we had back-to-back movie nights and watched "The Music Man"...AG and LL liked the show, and SJ reeeeally liked the popcorn!


We're working on potty training with SJ, and one night T remembered a video we used to show AG before we moved..."Once Upon a Potty." So we found it and watched it with the girls; hopefully between the video, occasional chocolate chips, and lots of cheering from all of us when she is successful, SJ will decide she prefers this new deal to diapers. We'll see...it would be huge if for the first time we only had one in diapers! If it doesn't happen before the baby arrives, I have a feeling it might be a while longer...