Cool Mom

We've run out of summer things to do, mostly because the summer weather's run out on us, and Kara nap schedule is hard to negotiate around. So playing at the house has been the name of the game this week. I've pretty much gone along with whatever the kids suggested. Jillian had a friend over for a tea party, we made cookies and fresh bread, several dance parties occurred, and we've played in the playroom. One day we played dress up shop. Jillian was the store's proprietor. I came into the store and told Jillian the occasion I needed to be dressed for, and she got me all ready. First I went to a ball, but then I came in as a hillbilly going to a silly party. With my very authentic West Virginian accent and my silliness in full swing, I had Jillian rolling on the floor laughing. She had to visit the bathroom two times. The picture doesn't do it justice. Trust me, very silly. And there's something satisfying about entertaining your children so much that they almost pee their pants. As long as I don't have to clean up any messes!

Stunning, I know. If the look is too much for you, notice my sweet calves.

They also asked for cornstarch goo to play with. Easy to make, and cool to touch, I got the recipe at this site. It caught my eye because it's called "Fresno Family" and I have two great friends who currently live in the 'No. So here's a shout out to E and T. Love you!


Today Kara was unexpectedly grumpy. I think she's teething again. We played in her room for quite a long time, entertaining her with all her toys. It's been good to sit down and play with the kids. I'll miss them next week when they're back at school. I have awesome kids. Love those little veggies!

Amy

PS -- Here's a shot of the blackberries we picked for FHE on Monday night. They grow wild around here. We enjoyed them as a fruit crisp tonight with vanilla ice cream. Delish! They are hard to pick because the vines have thorns, but worth a little work. The taste is unique. So far we've picked raspberries, marionberries, boysenberries, blueberries, huckleberries, and blackberries. Conspicuously absent from this list is the common strawberry. We were moving during their season. Next year, next year.