The Long Winter

Asher said this morning, "This season is not ending fast enough!"  But they are actually both loving the snow. It's amazing how long they'll play outside sometimes.  Last week was school vacation week.  On Monday, Reuel and Owen went skiing.  On Friday, Reuel and Asher went skiing.  In between times we kept busy with a variety of playdates and activities.  We bought a fish, the fish died in 24 hours.  We bought two fish, the fish are living 4 days later, but have yet to eat a bite of food.  I think their water is too cold, from the reading I've done post-acquisition.  I put them on top of the computer tower but they're only warming up to 72.  Do I want to invest in another larger tank and an aquarium heater in order to keep 2 three dollar fish alive?  Clearly, I am sort of heartless.  If they had fur, I think I'd consider lifesaving measures more seriously.  Asher named his fish 'Prince'.  Owen selected 'Lancywooder Zancywooder Dancywooder'.  They both stand around the tank saying, "Eat guys, eat!"

Reading challenge:  Mom writes words on index cards.  Boys read words and tape them to appropriate objects in kitchen.  Each correct taping gets a penny.  Asher started sounding out words, and I have given him no training whatsoever!  This was very exciting, let me tell you.  The next day we tackled the living room.  Then, 80 words later, we all kind of got worn out on that game.

Owen EXTREMELY proud of his completely self-made robot.  (You can do anything with Spiderman duct tape!)

Daddy gave me chocolate without asking Mommy!

When out on the town, Eden dares all passers-by to try to refrain from commenting on her charms.  I don't think she's had a taker yet!