“is it mom clean?” conversations in the kitchen

Today Hannah helped make dinner. We chatted … and sang … and entertained zuzu.

Hannah started telling me that some of her friend’s moms don’t teach them to work and cook … and how glad she is that we teach her to work and cook. ha-ha. I reminded her to be grateful when it was time to clean the bathroom. She said she was glad we taught the kids how to do things … like the ‘is it mom clean?” idea. My kids always have to go back and check to see if it will meet my standard. It was a funny conversation. I told her she was required to write an essay on this topic for summer homework. She thought I was serious. Then she told me she thought it was essay like, “EEzay”. We laughed.

Today ‘Liza played the piano and danced.

Today Abe watched the horizon for any sign of the package guy to deliver his newly purchased Lego Hero Factory guy. He bought him with his own money and it was a big deal to him.

Today Tru made “stamps” with his feet on the back porch.

Today my mom saved us all by watching the tots whilst I ran errands. Saved my emotions, I’ll tell ya. It’s good to regroup.

Today ‘Liza watched out the glass door at the kids doing cartwheels and such. She’s a darling.

Today Max smiled and said, “I love you so much mom.” He tells me every day.

Today was Auntie Amy’s birthday. My kids adore Amy.

Today Hannah perfected her cartwheel … then after hours of doing it, strained her ankle. She made a homemade wrap with a burp rag and packing tape. She’s resourceful like that.