Woodworking

We joined a woodworking class for homeschoolers. Daphne is making a box and Netta is creating patterns with nails and rubberbands.

A Frozen Science Birthday Party

Daphne wanted her birthday party to be about Frozen and butterflies. We translated that into a few kids' science experiments, which was (thankfully!) a great success.

Mantras

Today is Daphne's seventh birthday. Hurray! Her sensitivity, humor and curiosity fill my heart every day.

This past year was really hard for Daphne, but our family pulled together in a way that makes me feel optimistic.

One of the happiest changes, since we began homeschooling, is what Daphne says to me when I tuck her in and kiss her goodnight, a mantra of sorts: "Mama, I'm so sad today is over, and I'm excited for tomorrow."

Repeat Repeat

About a month ago, we started listening to the NPR podcast Wow in the World. It's made car and train rides a lot more fun. (I came across it on this excellent list of podcasts for kids.) The kids dance to the theme song and laugh hard when Mindy eats too much chocolate. I've been surprised by scientific observations they mention in passing days later.