Catching Rainbows

“The work will wait while you show the child the rainbow but the rainbow won't wait while you do the work.” Unknown

A friend gave us a prism crystal when Emma was born. I have to say it was one of the best gifts ever (thank you Sara)! It provides us with rainbow dance parties. We can catch rainbows in the palm of our hand, it is truly a magical part of our day when the sun is just right to invite rainbows in to play.

Snow Family

Last week Patrick and Emma created a family portrait in snow.


Emma is so sad to see the snow us wither away as the weather warms, and keeps asking "Mama, why does king winter have to go?" and I say "So that Mother Earth can paint the ground with flowers." While thinking because Mama doesn't do well in the winter, and King Winter is learning that he needs to high tail it out of here before I go crazy. So as the snow melts, I wanted to reflect on the joy it brought to Emma.

Monday

Every Monday seems to repeat a case of the Mondays. You think I would learn, but alas I sit here thinking what is the deal. Oh yeah it is Monday. The cherry on the top Claire didn't sleep last night. Poor kid has more teeth coming in. Maybe some fresh air is needed but Emma refuses to wear clothes, because she is a sup...er hero. Well the last time I checked Emma super heros wear clothes.

Gratitude Friday

:: I am grateful that spring is on it's way, slowly but surely.

:: I am grateful that going to the store for a potato sends Patrick home with tulips.

:: I am grateful for clouds that look like turtles hiding in their shells with one leg out.

:: I am grateful for time spent snuggling with my family (even though they are sick) watching olympians.

WIP: Wendesday

I signed up to do a Valentine Swap, and they are about to go out in the mail.

I don't want to say much, because it is a surprise...
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Patrick also has a work in progress in our kitchen.

A very hoppy brown ale. He just kegged a new beer that is also really hoppy. I think he forgot that his wife likes the sweeter darker beers...

Chair & Friends

What is the best way to spend a lazy Saturday?

In a comfy chair with good friends.
This chair was handed down to us, and has seen so much love from our girls. It is a rather comfy chair, and has such a warm feeling when you sit down.

If you are ever over, and the girls aren't occupying the chair, I invite you to sit, maybe read a story, watch the roses grow, and feel the love of the chair.

Rose Garland

A fellow blogger of mine made a rose garland. I am not the biggest fan of cut roses in a vase, but a rose garland is stunning.
Thank you Nicole/Gardenmama for sharing your creativity!
Here is what Emma and I did with our petals. Emma helped pick the petals and string them on.


When I pass by this window the scent of roses is so uplifting, and much needed for the winter blahs.