Our Busy Little World
Apr. 21, 2008 - Fun Happenings
We've come up with some things this week which have thrilled the girls, particularly my five year old. One is a small bit of (I think) actual creativity on my part. The girls accidentally broke my exercise band, and I found some curved branches. That probably sounds like a really weird combination, but with the two I was able to make a couple of very passable bows. We then spent the morning hunting for twigs we could use for arrows - all in all it was quite fun, and we're very pleased with our bows and arrows. We've spent a good amount of time having "archery contests" and are just loving it! Isabelle may be my girliest girl, but she is also pretty fascinated with certain weapons, bows and arrows topping her list! And if I do say so myself, they're pretty groovy - even daddy and I didn't want to put them down!
Daddy made all the girls happy by finishing the bunk bed he was painting for them. It looks lovely, and they are so happy with it! We now officially have four little girls in one room. Juliette is so proud to be in the big girl room. She's funny- potty training is harder with her than any of the others, yet going from a crib to a bed is a delight! They're all so different, go figure.
Next we discovered this fabulous new printing of the Narnia series - large print for reading aloud. Isabelle can read these herself, but it's still fairly slow going as she's only five, and it's a long book! So I put on our audio Narnia CD, which we LOVE, and she was able to follow along in the book for the whole chapter - it was wonderful!
The last exciting thing for Isabelle is that we created her very own blog. Yes, my five year old has a blog. I thought it might make for a fun and different way to do her oral narrations, and boy does she love it! She got to pick out her own template picture and all of that good stuff. I had no idea how happy this would make her! If you'd like to see a five year old's blog, feel free to visit little Belle.
Here are some pictures of our week:
Belle with her new "archery set"
Mommy and Belle having an archery contest.
Isabelle reading Narnia
Me and my Juli Bunny:
Miss Alyssa
Isabelle actually took this picture of Alyssa- didn't she do a great job - a little budding photographer!
We were all outside enjoying the one warm spring day we've had this year!
The bunk bed daddy painted:
Comments
Apr. 21, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by happycamper
Tell your husband he did an excellent job.
Jenn
Apr. 21, 2008 - hi
Posted by byourlove1
I just love your little girls room, how cozy and femine-I bet they will really be able to dream in there! Looks like you are having a great time with your family.
Angela
Apr. 21, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by 4sweetums
I love the archery bows and arrows. What a resourceful mama you are. THe beds are adorable.
Blessings,
Dawn
Apr. 23, 2008 - How Sweet!
Posted by MyPathtoProverbs31
I love your girls' room - the beds are so beautiful and extra special because they were obviously made with love!
I loved your blog - so fun and uplifting! I just started my own blog, if you have a chance, stop by and say HI!
Cassandra
Apr. 24, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by SchoolinRhome
i just found your blog randomly. You have a sweet family. The Lord is good. Stop by my place for a visit sometime www.homeschoolblogger.com/SchoolinRHome
The bunk beds your hubby painted are great! The girls room looks so cute. It reminds me of my youngest room as well- I call the style "little girl shabby chic".
Have a wonderful week enjoying the blessing the Lord has given you!
-Also- you might be interested in Tot School for your little ones- it's a great meme I do with a missionary mom. It's on my blog. I also hope to soon do some giveaways of great books for moms and some for preschoolers!
