Life around here is not too exciting, but that is okay with us. We are simple people. We like to stay in our PJs as long as possible. We like to remain plan-less and just do what we want, when we want. We have enjoyed having Ethan around the house too. He lost his job before Christmas, so he has been around more than he ever has before. It was a bit of a challenge at first. The girls know what “Daddy is at work” means, but just saying “Daddy is working” was a hard concept. A child safety knob on our bedroom door and he is now able to do what he needs to do in his office with minimal interruptions. Like many other times in our life, we are praying for God’s direction and timing as we go through this transition. Trusting that more than we could have asked or imagined is around the corner.

Who doesn’t love movie night? Eating around the coffee table was the first in a long time. The idea seemed fun, but watching Audrey smear her pizza hands all over the couch reminded me why a highchair is still best for her. But then that is where having furniture that you don’t really care much about comes in handy. Oma bought the girls “How to Train Your Dragon” and that was our pick for the night. The girls had already seen it, so Ethan and I enjoyed it with a few commentators.

Next up was a little cold for this little one. She stayed home Monday from school and we enjoyed a few minutes of cuddling on the couch with a snack and Boz. Then it was mostly just me laying on the couch while she dumped buckets of toys out. I am amazed how they can be sick and still have the energy or desire to run from room to room and play. I never get that child that lays sweetly on the couch for hours.

Then today, I prepared for the snow that was coming. The girls were all dismissed early from school and I picked up Life, which I had been eyeing for several weeks. It says age 9+ and it is pretty accurate. But I thought we could still play. After 30 minutes of setup, in which time we lost Megan’s interest, we finally got started in our game of Life. It turned out to be a very good math game for Alyssa and taught a few lessons about money. Like when she had to buy a house but didn’t have any money. She said, “I really want the mansion, but I don’t want to have to have more bank loans.” In the end, she had to have a bank loan and ended up with a double-wide trailer. I giggled. In her defense, she did choose to be a teacher. After twins, a life-saving operation, cosmetic surgery, and sending my kids to a summer camp that cost $5000 each, we finally retired. The teacher did not win, but the fact that she had any money to retire on in the end should count for something.

And now it is snowing. I mean really. In less than one hour, the ground is completely covered out my front window. I think I am ready for spring.