School has been going long lately. When fridays are included there seems to be no break in the school schedule. Thus we needed a break something happy to look forward to from all our mental exertions. Before school started Livy and Millie listened to the book Matilda read-aloud by KAte Winslet on youtube. It was fabulous. Reed and I read the book, I wished I could do more british accents. Thus we were all familiar with the infamous chocolate cake. This weekend seemed like a great reason to try that very chocolate cake.
I was relieved when I picked up Livy from school that she was smiling. She had earned these funny glasses for good behavior. She had also earned a pop and some chips for math practice done at home! She was pretty thrilled with her week. Thank goodness because we have had a few nights of her crying herself to sleep and intermittent tears throughout the evening before bedtime many evenings with her.
Unfortunately the garden is all coming ripe and there is no one here to pick it but the deer. Occasionally there is time between homework studies to go get some of the produce. THis was the big watermelon the half weighed over 20lbs. It was delicious!
We've had a few more since and there is nothing so yummy as to enjoy fresh crisp watermelon while unwinding form another stressful day. Love these hard working kiddos who in the midst of hard things still find ways to smile and help each other progress. Mark has taken LIvy under his wing reading to her on the bus and working with her on some math skills. I appreciate his willingness and patience with her. Life is good.
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