I can't believe the temperatures we have had around here the last few days. This morning I look at my computer weather and it says it is -11. Yesterday school was cancelled due to the cold because the wind chill put the temperature in the -30 to -50 range. Today public school is in session, but delayed two hours. I think we are the only district in the area in session today. I know they are trying to minimize having anymore cancelled days, but this is just ridiculous. We had fun on our day off yesterday though. I was kind of scrambling for activities because I was not prepared that they would cancel school, but I found some things to keep everyone busy none-the-less. I was tired yesterday morning so we got a bit of a late start to the day but the kiddos seem to enjoy that from time to time. Right before lunch we started on some brownies from a mix that I had forgotten that I had on hand.
My helpers enjoyed licking the spoons. I finally have a system where they can both help me and they won't be fighting over control of the step stool. Each one gets a turn adding an ingredient. If there are an odd number of ingredients, I will add the last one. Both will get a turn mixing the batter and each will get their own spoon or beater. Saves me a bunch of headaches this way.
Of course when we finished baking the brownies, we had a floor picnic. Not sure why they love to eat on the floor so much, but they do.
After the picnic and brownies for dessert. I pulled out a Christmas gift they received from a family friend. They are a crayola package of stamped pillowcase and fabric crayons. They had so much fun coloring on fabric as it is not something they are typically allowed to do. Here I have a picture of Aidan hard at work.
During Ainsley and Mommy's nap in the afternoon, Aidan was industrious as well. He got a really cool set to build cars. I think it is call Zoob. Anyway, it is awesome and has had so much fun with it. Proudly he displayed his creations.
My helpers enjoyed licking the spoons. I finally have a system where they can both help me and they won't be fighting over control of the step stool. Each one gets a turn adding an ingredient. If there are an odd number of ingredients, I will add the last one. Both will get a turn mixing the batter and each will get their own spoon or beater. Saves me a bunch of headaches this way.
Of course when we finished baking the brownies, we had a floor picnic. Not sure why they love to eat on the floor so much, but they do.
After the picnic and brownies for dessert. I pulled out a Christmas gift they received from a family friend. They are a crayola package of stamped pillowcase and fabric crayons. They had so much fun coloring on fabric as it is not something they are typically allowed to do. Here I have a picture of Aidan hard at work.
During Ainsley and Mommy's nap in the afternoon, Aidan was industrious as well. He got a really cool set to build cars. I think it is call Zoob. Anyway, it is awesome and has had so much fun with it. Proudly he displayed his creations.
Well, I am off as I have to get Aidan to school this morning. Still not sure what the district is thinking, but okay. Later frozen taters!
3 comments:
We may have gotten to -20 during the night. Our high is expected to be one degree today. I can't believe your district didn't cancel. Seems way too dangerous to me, and I have to wonder if they could get sued if a child had any problems due to the cold or the commute.
Your children are so cute! And your house makes me wish I had the time to paint our walls. They are a boring white.
Well Pam, I can not take credit for the wall colors. The previous owner had done all the painting and all I had to do was move my things in. We have done some painting to the upstairs but not much. That will be my next project when I have some spare time.
I can't believe they didn't cancel today either. I was tempted to keep Ian home. Stay warm, my friend! If it weren't so darn chilly I'd suggest meeting for a latte tongith or something. I definitely have some cabin fever going on!
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