A Week, Briefly (5/25/21)

 This week was so full of highs and lows that we are exhausted.

Brother's behaviors required a 911 call and 2 police chases.
 
Beowulf's behaviors required significant restraint and flexibility.
 
We had an extra baby (Little Mister Frog's baby brother who was born 2 months prematurely, and who was just released from the hospital a week ago) for a few days, and even overnight.
 
We had babies stay very late because of scheduling snafus between their parents.
 
Nature Angel was allowed to take off her boot, and her foot is fine!
 
We had torrential rain.
 
We had the loveliest of sunny days.
 
We watched a pair of nesting blue jays defend their nest from a vulture in a tree in our yard.
 
We did schoolwork, housework, yard work, and home repairs. 
 
We played Legos and watched more Planet Earth II.
 
We had psych appointments.
 
We read and learned and talked. 

We went to a play--Peter Pan Jr.--in which some of our homeschool friends starred.

And here are some photos of the week.

Brother really is remarkably patient with the little ones.

This is the vulture!  The jays were absolutely panicked and brave, and ultimately the vulture flew slowly away.  It was a wonder to witness.

I sent Little Princess down to the creek with a camera to catch a bit of what the kids do down there.



Beowulf shared a story with The Munchkin as we waited for his daddy to arrive.

Beowulf patiently helping littles set up race tracks for the toddlers
 
Ladybug including Little Mister Frog in daily chores--he loved it!
 
Nature Angel studying Greek with Nugget

Belle writing a history essay with Nugget

Little Princess enjoying being done with school with Nugget

Picking ripe mulberries and eating them straight from the tree

Geography, biography, and nature study books for the week.  The really thin one without a title on the spine is The Street Cats of Marrakech.  It was a worthwhile read.  I think I'm going to try to buy Butterfly Time. 

The cast taking a final bow.  We had 3 good friends in the play. 

I can only wonder what the week ahead will hold!

Comments

  1. DawnMay 31, 2021 at 7:58 AM

    WOW! You are so busy. No wonder you are exhausted. I hope you have a restful weekend.
    Blessings, Dawn

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  2. JudyMay 31, 2021 at 9:47 AM

    Wish I could have seen the vulture fight!

    ReplyDelete
  3. grtlyblesdJune 26, 2021 at 4:41 PM

    Oh, to have a squishy little newborn in the house again!

    The outdoor theater looks like a fun setup.

    ReplyDelete

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