With us being home 24/7, I cook a lot. The kids eat three full meals a day, and since they are old enough to occupy themselves now while I cook and since they have really healthy appetites, I really enjoy making full meals. Just a few years ago, cooking was more a chore because I just didn't enjoy it much with little people vying for attention the whole time. It's not easy to juggle two little people while also trying to can applesauce, you know?
This weekend I did a lot of knitting. More knitting that cooking really, which is saying something since I cooked so much. I kept the boys occupied with LEGO sets. It was worth the cost. And with Target's no-touch delivery to my trunk it was safe and easy. Get the app if you don't have it. I can't believe this is the first time I've used it for this purpose.
Potato, sausage and kale soup. Lentils and rice. Oreo pudding pops. Fried rice. Sourdough bread. Sourdough cinnamon rolls. I linked the Sourdough Saga on my Instastories, if you're interested. It will disappear soon though.
Thank goodness I also took some nice walks for exercise. One was even 4.25 mph, which is good pace for me. I also got a driveway full of mulch delivered.... even though there was still an inch of snow on the ground. It's supposed to be 60 this week, so prime wheelbarrowing and shoveling temperature, I think.
Here’s Henry occupying himself with money math this morning so I can return your emails. If you want a good way to have a solid half hour to yourself, make little cards with numbers, get out the change jar, and have your kids count out change into little piles. Right now, there’s a bit of an imaginary battle going on at the table instead with the half dollars battling the dimes, but hey, whatever it takes for me to enjoy a lukewarm cup of coffee and a cleaned out Inbox.
*Just a reminder that I'm committed to blogging nearly every day during this time (instead of the typical 2-3 times a week) to connect with others. Please do comment and share with me here if you like! You'll see the typical yarn updates and shop tidbits, but likely also a bit more family and personal stuff.
We had a truckload of mulch delivered to our house last week (and we hustled to spread it before it snowed)! One upside of the at-home restrictions is that without weekend sports, errands, etc. we have more time for yard work. It feels nice to get outside and gives me a sense of accomplishment. Our yard has never looked so good!
Posted by: mellenknits | April 20, 2020 at 10:11 AM
I have three kids who have to do at-home learning... overwhelmed with too many platforms, logins, sites to check. No single place to find all the assignments for each kid, etc. It's a mess :(
My 7 year old does like sorting coins though, she had an activity with that last week!
Posted by: Jessica | April 20, 2020 at 01:03 PM
Thanks for posting your sourdough adventures. Looking forward to it when Flour is more consistently available here.
Posted by: CyndyC | April 20, 2020 at 04:13 PM
I think legos are great. Worth the money!
And they are expensive!
Not quite fair (the cost)
Keep buying them !
I think i should be sending some to my grandkids... ages 10 8 and 5.
Any suggestions would be appreciated!!! Last time i read the box description. Sad i can’t support a really good toy store...
Posted by: Mary | April 20, 2020 at 09:26 PM