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Everything Axolotl and Being an Aunt

Everything Axolotl

Sadie loves axolotls. I didn’t know what they were (a type of salamander 😂) until she started talking about them a few months ago and now I know *everything* about them.

I think one of the fun things about homeschooling is that we can incorporate Sadie’s interests into our lessons. This week has been all about axolotls: we read a fact book, crafted, did a research project, and even baked cookies!

Axolotl craft and research project (more…)

Floor Picnics, Visiting the Aviary, and Our Week

It’s a common occurrence for the kids to eat on the floor. Sometimes it’s out of convenience, for a novel experience, or just my sheer laziness. Whatever the case, the kids love it! We call it a floor picnic.

Kids sitting on floor for picnic

Jimmy and I were prepping dinner the other day and Sadie was like “We should have a floor picnic!” and he was like “What??” and she couldn’t believe he had never ate off the floor! 😂 (more…)