Parkin' It

we have had a super mild winter here in northern virginia. no snow (yet) and temperatures reaching the mid 60's in january! it's kinda crazy, but i'm not complaining. it makes for some nice trips to the park and lots of outside time for us which is a rrrreally good thing since this momma needs the sun.

Winter Sensory Bin

i put together this simple winter sensory bin for the kids a few months ago and am just getting around to blog about it. contents: cotton balls, plastic snowflake confetti, tiny presents, bows, plastic ornament balls, scoops and bowls. norah spent lots of time sorting, counting, dumping, pretending. ivan preferred playing "in and out" and discovering the texture of the cotton balls.

Resolutions

the first day of a new year feels like the first day of school. always exciting, high hopes and expectations of myself. here are ten things that i have resolved to accomplish this year..

1. develop a closer relationship with my Savior. read. study. pray.

2. spend at least 30 minutes of disconnected (no phones, computers, tv) time with my husband each night.

3. play. play outside with my kids every day. for at least 15 minutes.

4. put that gym membership to good use. exercise. at least 3 times a week.

5. gain weight. 10 pounds. eat like a 300 pound man.

6. minimize and simplify my house. purge. focus on one room per week.

7. read a good book every month. from start to finish. starting with a few on my wish list.

8. be a finisher. finish what i start; from a sewing project to a preschool art project. finish it.

9. find creative ways to increase our income. sell our junk.

10. live. live in the moment. then document it.