Today started bright and early just like every day. The children woke up agreeable and happy which was a refreshing change from a few mornings this week. Hyrum hugged Camilla good morning as he made his way into the kitchen. He's grown up a lot over these past few weeks and it's been fun to watch him mature and change. He helped me flip pancakes for breakfast while I packed their lunches. Joe entertained Sawyer in his highchair while I got breakfast on the table and then we all sat down together to eat. Ollie climbed up on my lap while I ate and snuggled in for a few minutes while everyone else happily chatted.
The early start gave us lots of extra time to play and practise piano. It wasn't long before our quiet house was filled with the clunking of piano keys, noisy boys playing make-believe, and Ollie running circles around the kitchen. Hyrum read scriptures for me this morning because I have come down with a terrible cold that has made my voice all croaky and yucky.
Camilla kissed Ollie on the top of his head before leaving for school. Ollie hugged them all good-bye and then shouted out the door after them, "Bye guys! Be nice on the bus! Wuv you!"
I studied my scriptures at the table amidst sticky syrup, peanut butter knives and left over pancakes. Then I tidied the living room and nursed the baby in the warmth of the morning sun on the corner of the couch. The dog curled up by my legs and the baby slowly fell asleep while the little boys ran wild in their superman costumes.
I ventured out to Grampa's greenhouse to check on the tomatoes and help with the planting. My Dad, Fin and I planted half of the greenhouse while Ollie and Sawyer napped. Dad dug the holes, Fin filled them with a scoop of salts and bonemeal and then Dad and I alternated planting. We had a pretty awesome system going!
The dirt is looking rich and nice and I can't wait to see these guys grow!
Finley loved watering and being a part of the process. I love watching him learn and work along side us. My hands are already stained with dirt and I can't wait to finish planting in here!
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