Twirl Test

Zoe is growing out of her clothes at an advanced rate.
So she and I went for a little shopping trip to The Gap.
We had a great time, and sort of just wandered through the store for a bit. Zoe really has a feel for what she likes- pretty dresses. She spotted this sweet little frock, and was not going to leave the store with out it. First though, we had to try it on. While Mommy checks size, wear and washability, Zoe gives it The Twirl Test. The best dresses will flare out beautifully at the bottom when twirled.

Morning Reading Time

Sometimes morning can be a real pain.
People are tired. People have a lot to do before we can leave for school- eat breakfast, wash up, brush teeth, make lunches (Mommy), drink enough coffee (Mommy again), get dressed, brush hair, moisturize- all in about 45 minutes. There isn't a lot of time to play. The kids tend to get each other all riled up. Then the "to do" list drops from view, Mommy gets pulled away to play referee, and we wind up more stressed and wound up than ever.
But today, instead of playing a crazy game that gets everyone amped up, I set down my peanut butter knife to find this scene. Zoe quietly 'reading' to her brother on the couch. Oh if every day could start like this.
BTW, that is Zoe's 'Junk Art' propped on the edge of the couch. Those are sculptures made from media salvaged from the recycling bin. This is Zoe's favorite "choice time" activity at school. When Zoe is at school I have to deconstruct them, and return them to the recycling or our living room would look like Burning Man. As I keep saying, "The fun is in the making".

Woodminster Stairs

Winter Sun

Feeling snitty

In The Magic Light