And really, I'm fine admitting it.
And most days, I'm okay with the fact too.
I have learned, however, that there is such a thing as cabin fever. I have also had times when I have come to the understanding of how those lone prairie wives and moms did have a few breakdowns - or worse.
When you have days on end in a compact house with kids all day (homeschooling days or non), and when some weeks the main time Ethan is around is when he crawls into bed preparing to hop out and leave again bright and early . . . well, you have to get a bit creative to keep your wits for the days.
Through the years on our farm, I do feel like I have become a better "not getting out much" person. I have looked for ways to make our days enjoyable, especially on those days when there is so much to do that I can't wait to crawl into bed and pretend I don't need to hop right out the next day.
So if you ever are in our house, there might be some curious things going on. You might think these things are a bit odd, but really they are for sanity sake.
This little mouse is a guest in our house. And again, if you are ever in our house, I invite you to look for him.
Our kids know that this mouse likes to travel around the house. Each of them has a magnet on the fridge, and when they see the mouse has moved, they move their magnet to a designated spot after finding him.
When all of the kids have moved their magnet, the mouse prepares for another move. Sometimes he only takes an hour. Sometimes a week. But unannounced, he does move. When the kids notice, the hunt begins to find where to, and the magnets return to their prior location as they find him again.
Like I said, we don't get out much. And although I'd be thrilled to be able to squeeze some extra family and friend time in, I am blessed to be able to be at home to support my husband. And I am also so blessed to be at home with my children during these years as they grow and change so quickly, soon to scamper off seemingly unannounced to their next location . . . just like that little mouse.
How about you? What are some things you do to enjoy and cherish the years at home?
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1 comment:
this is awesome! simple yet keeps everyone involved.
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