A Stove, the Solar System and Sickies

Our old stove kicked the bucket.

 I didn't know this until recent events, but I love myself some appliances!

I was as giddy as the children when our new stove was delivered. I was so grateful that the men who delivered it were fathers themselves. They allowed us to help!

First Meal on the new stove.

Best part of a new appliance?
The Box.

We are learning all about about the Solar System at The PI.

I must not have paid attention when I was in school, because I am learning so much!

I printed out the names of the planets on some stickers and asked the children to put them in order.

ON PAPER.

 

That didn't happen.

  Bad things happen when I assign work and leave the room to change Esther and lay her down for a nap.

Saturn was Joseph's idea. Brilliant boy. Ball inside a stackable baby ring.

"I'm so bright!"

Sensory ball, ball pit ball, rubber ducky, and Angry Bird.
In order of proximity to the sun.

 

And now an update on our health.

I will look back someday (please God) and say "Wow! I am so glad we are out of THAT stage!"

Pink eye, round 3, is just finishing up. Matt is in week 2 of his shingles. Some of the children have temperatures from who-in-the-world knows what. Esther is trying to push those two bottom teeth through. I think we are on the upswing, but I will not say it outloud.

We have spent so much time in isolation and confined to the house. It was a great relief to open the windows of out infirmary and get outside during Easter weekend for some fresh air.

 

"Sure, I like these eggs. But I like being up all night waaaaaaaaay more."



Mom won't let us have our egg hunt until we smile as fake as possible for this picture.
All four fake smiles.
Love it.

Get Ready...



Get Set...

GO!