WIP's


Mason (4) has really been into writing lately. I'm very happy with his progress. He can write and spell our last name without help.

Yesterday he wanted to write "Sawyer." I handed him one of the baby's embroidered blankets. I'm not sure if the blanket was upside down or turned around or if he was reading it through the back, but that is how he wrote it. I told him it was gibber-jabber. That made him laugh.

We've been working with the baby to like floor playtime more. It seems to work in small spurts. One of his favorite toys is this bumble bee. It's actually a Duplo Lego, but it has a rattle in it. I'm not sure why. He loves it, so it's his.

And some time I'm going to work on a new spring bag. I am longing for spring and springy weather. We still have snow on the ground, but I'm hoping a new spring bag can convince Mother Nature to give in and warm up.

(And, as predicted, last week's WIP is still the same.)

Comments

beki said…
Aww, Sawyer is too, too cute! I can't wait to see your new spring bag.
11:06 AM EST
laura capello said…
oh, we have that bumble bee. we also have the red one, blue one and green one.

ahem.
11:51 AM EST
African Kelli said…
Sawyer is so sweet Lera! I just want to pick him up and kiss his little cheeks.
And I love that fabric!
12:49 PM EST
Karyn said…
What a cute cute picture!!!!!

I can't wait to see your new bag too!
1:56 PM EST
Katie Jean said…
I love that pink and green fabric. Can't wait to see the finished product!
2:42 PM EST
Anonymous said…
I swear, you have the cutes kids in the world! That Sawyer is precious.
10:43 PM EDT
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