hanging in there

The last days drag on for me. As I think to myself ~ just a few more days the forecast says hoping for them to be correct. Today is supposed to be the last hot 90 degree day. 

We have introduced baby S to board books, mostly the feeling kind. Over the years we have collected quite a few making a lovely stack for him to choose from. I never really remember ever actually "choosing" to introduce books to any of the children, thinking oh I wonder if they are ready. Turns out he was very ready as he loves books and loves being read to. He is more than happy to sit still as you read to him, even waiting with excitement for you to help him touch the pages.  He has picked his favorites always going to them first

The middles have mDe another movie. This is an occasional happening they get fixed on for a period of time. They will get all dressed up, discuss and plan who they are to be, grab big sisters tablet and off they go. It really is a treat to watch these little snippets of imaginary play "on film". 

The girls and I hosted a baby shower over the weekend for a long time friend expecting her sixth. It was a fun time with a superhero theme celebrating a fellow "super mom". I'm very thankful to my bigs who helped me cut up fruit and prepare the night before. 

Yesterday we canned twenty-eight quarts of pears(a first for me). I am very grateful for neighborly folks that share their abundance. We have been able to pick here for the last few years. We are always so happy to have this , not knowing how much longer this blessing will be around as they are quite elderly. 

...And this ~ this is what it looks like when a very mischievous naughty three year old pours a whole bottle of mama's she butter oil over the baby's head...and the bed...and the carpet. 

Blessed to have a full week,

JM