Did you know?

...it's just after 7 p.m. dinner was served and the kitchen cleaned up over an hour ago... little people had already been bathed and jammie clad before that. {my husband rocks!} 

one boy chose to go to bed immediately and listen to music. the other 3 were tucked in at 7. one is still out at the class roller skating party with his dad...my house is really, really, quiet!... i do not really know how to function.

...this family puts away an exorbitant amount of food!! this particular trip should last us most of Feb. but I have my doubts. plus, I see this problem getting {much} worse before it gets better. have to say here though, that I am ever so grateful that there is food and the money it takes to buy it available to me. how heartbreaking is it for a mommy to be completely helpless when her child cries, "I'm hungry mom." It's happening all over the world, we are blessed!

...filler packaging can double as a life preserver? "look mom, now I'm ready to go swim in the pool." {results not guaranteed. do not try this at home.}

...coffee just tastes better in a pretty mug. oh yeah, of course you knew that already.

...this is arguably thee best seat in the house. 

...spring is just around the corner. but I do fear these beauties might not live to see it. and yes, I took that picture this week in my very own front yard.

...being the "waffle maker light watcher" is a job of great prestige and honor. one that is to be taken seriously. especially after one has fought off other kitchen help imposters {who greatly resemble ones little sister.}

...we've taken to money laundering around here. well, actually, it was "give Abe a bath day" at school yesterday. {which really doesn't sound appropriate either....but I assure you no laws were broken and all activities referred to here were of the family friendly nature.} the boy was fascinated. he diligently shined every penny he could find in my house. then he checked what year they were made and which one was oldest/youngest. he figured out how much money he had and that the dirtiest ones were not necessarily the the oldest. and I? I just stood back and watched the little wheels turn in his brain, sent his teacher a thank you email for making learning so much fun for him and then dealt with the smell of vinegar all over the house for a day.

...tomorrow is Wednesday already.

...I do not have much in the line of accomplishment chalked up this week yet.

...I could totally handle a snow delay in the morning.

...that is highly unlikely, given there is no snow in the forecast.

...blessings are being sent to you wherever your week takes you!