Friday Rhythms

One way we have stayed sane, even, might I say THRIVED some during this Coronavirus season is that we have lots of routines and rhythms.

Every day of the week has certain rhythms for us in this season. It’s been a lifesaver. 

Fridays (the weekend for us) has ended up with the longest list. No-rules drive-around-for-fun, a 2nd cup of coffee (glory! ☕️) Friday-school for kids online, Zoom Church, crepes for lunch, a snuggle nap with my girlie, cookout for dinner, playing on the terrace, and a longer game with the older kids in the evening. A day full of so much goodness! 

But truthfully, it also feels so long. We don't do screens or audio stories on this day (aside from church things) and that is just plain hard. Also, we miss gathering together and being out and about. Nevertheless, we have MUCH to be thankful for and I'm certain these are days that we will never forget.

Terrace Top Pool

Possibly the best $35 we have spent since quarantine began.

Facebook Messenger Fun Time Never Ends

The cousins spent TWO HOURS on Facebook Messenger. Can you hear their giggles?!

These are a Few of my Favorite Things...

She is a girl after my own heart. ☀️💦💕

Cleaning Day

Tuesday has become cleaning day. The filters and smiles may be deceiving. Serious discipleship happens on Tuesdays. And serious attitudes. And I pray lots of prayers for patience and sanctification. Its hard but I’m thankful. Also, kids can do serious work if the time is taken to teach them. Don’t underestimate your kids ability to contribute to the household! It’s a blessing when it gets going.

Daily Rest for Mama

This is part of my weekday routine during this strange season of life. Every afternoon after lunch, Mike takes over with the kiddos for a couple hours and I study, read, and rest. Most days I fall asleep, amen! (I get up at 5am). It’s such a life-giving routine and I wish it would never stop. (Not likely) Also, if you don’t lay backwards on the bed for naps (as opposed to night time sleeping) then you’re doing it wrong...

Busy Bee

Your guess is as good as mine.

Virtual Sequence

Put a grid on the Sequence Board (kinda like Battleship) and playing this over the phone with Grammi and Poppi worked pretty well!

SQUILT

Learning about John Williams on SQUILT live. My kids are loving this! A lot of the live classes don’t work with our time difference, but this one (almost) does and kids are so excited! May the 4th be with you. 

May the 4th Be With You

I wore my son’s shirt today. And the kids did Star Wars paintings. And we are about to get on a Zoom class about John Williams music! Fun stuff to learn about.