Found!

Along with many other families this morning, we re-entered the "school routine". After a couple of weeks at home and some mornings to sleep in, we got up this morning and like zombies, got ready for school. Returning to school is a little bittersweet. We enjoy having some mornings where we get up and not have to rush somewhere and we get to fit in some fun family activities. However, as the weeks progress, sibling squables escalate and parents are ready to stop refereeing while the children look forward to returning to activities they call their own. It is all about balance. They heard, "stop aggitating," and "be sweet, " several times per day towards the end. I once heard Addy say, "stop attituding Mary Ella." She got a little confused on the words but definitely got her point across :).

Also, when the kiddos are home it is harder to keep things in their places, pieces to toys together, etc....Well, about two weeks ago some pieces to the fish puzzles went missing. I've been searching, asking...only to receive blank stares in return. This morning I took out Addy's lunch box to find them stuffed in a couple of baggies along with two pieces of stale toast...nice! Guess she had packed a lunch??? She responded, "oh, der are the pishy pieces. Look mommy. You found dem." Silly girl....