This morning we woke up to the most beautiful frost. Everything was adorned in white and sparkling in the morning sun. We are all finally adjusting to this crazy time change, and instead of having to drag the kids out of bed at 7:30am like I have the last few mornings, everyone was up shortly after six. The heat vents in the kitchen filled up quickly with children and blankets. They all huddled together and warmed up while I whipped up a batch of syrup and some french toast. After a rather late bedtime last night there were a few yawns and a few complainers. I glanced up to give a spiel on gratitude to a certain boy who was very ungrateful for his breakfast when I caught Ollie out of the corner of my eye holding his empty plate on the top of his head, syrup dripping down his face, grinning ear to ear. Funny, yes...but now "give the baby a bath" was added to my daily to-do's.
The little boys and I got ready for the day and then hopped in the van to grab some groceries. We were lucky enough to get out of the house before the sunshine melted away the gorgeous frost. Even though I am itching for Spring, I am grateful for the beauty that can be found in Winter. We took an extra long drive to the grocery store to admire the frosty trees, fences, and structures.
The rest of my day was spent playing with the boys and making up pie crust! I love reasons to celebrate and today is Pi day (3.14), so of course, we had to eat pie. I started a butter crust for my first ever lemon meringue pie while the boys finished up their lunch.
The two little boys had very short naps (partly thanks to the beaters whizzing in the kitchen while I made up the meringue).
I was a little bit excited to pull this beauty out of the oven mid afternoon to cool. I couldn't wait to dig into it with the littles after dinner!
The filling for the chicken pot pies simmered on the stove all afternoon. I made two nice sized pies for dinner and they were delicious! I loved being able to use my Grandma's pie plates. They are well loved and well seasoned. It was great to have a few moments to think of her today. I miss her.
After protesting his chicken pot pie for like an hour, Hyrum finally ate it so that he could get a slice of Lemon Meringue. He happily licked his plate clean and ate the leftover dessert that everyone else left behind. It makes me laugh so much watching him pack away food. I am already dreading the teen years with four hungry boys to feed!
The warmer weather has been so inviting lately and we are enjoying some more outside time. It warms my heart to see the kids playing outside again with friends around the neighborhood. Yesterday the boys ran around the deck in sweatshirts and enjoyed a picnic on a blanket. Oliver is constantly begging to go outside. I spend most of my time lately dressing and undressing him as he is constantly in and out. The sun is so warm and wonderful and I can feel Spring right around the corner. Thanks to the extra fresh air and exercise the children practically fall into bed at days end.
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