On Wednesday we packed it in. After saying goodbye to Shauna in the morning, Ammon, Mary, Clarissa and I headed to a nearby park to enjoy the September morning.
After the park, we went to the Provo Library to catch story time before heading home to grab lunch. I distributed sandwiches and granola bars in the car so we could be on time for Mary’s kindergarten drop-off.
Then we headed home for a “nap.” Mostly I changed Ammon’s diaper a couple times and Clarissa nursed. I tried to squeeze in some crochet, but that was pretty minimal.
At the end, Chelsea surprised us by dropping off loads of beautiful produce from her garden! She is my hero, and I want to be just like her someday.
Then we picked up the girls and headed to the Orem Library to do homework. I like this new routine because Ammon enjoys playing in the kid section while the girls get their work done, and we’re not scrambling before school to squeeze it in.
After homework, we went to another park and played for two hours. Abe joined us at the end, much to the kids’ delight. I noticed that before Abe arrived, the kids played on the park. After Abe arrived, the kids played on Abe. He makes a great climbing wall and swing set.
Then it was home for dinner and bed. I re-broke my toe twice in the evening and it hurts today. Ammon stepped on it after scripture study, and while I was listening to Abe talk through his work stress, I stubbed my toe on the vacuum. I was too upset to blog after that, so I just went to bed angry. It is throbbing today, so we’re having a more laid back morning.
I am praying Ammon will learn to love TV. Right now he and Mary are in front of Fantasia. I know I’m supposed to minimize screen time, but with Ammon in his current state, I want to MAXIMIZE it. Sadly, he doesn’t stay put in front of a screen, but I am crossing my fingers today and hoping against hope Fantasia keeps him planted on the couch– and out of mischief!!–while my toe sort of heals.