This week started with balmy warm temperatures, and we enjoyed feeling the autumn breezes throughout the house. However, yesterday the beautiful weather was gone, and the winter winds started blowing. Wow, it’s cold! I guess it’s time to say goodbye to warm weather for now.

Both yesterday and today, we’ve worked on various parts of our house to get things cleaned up and looking nicer. And both times Miguel finally asked in puzzlement, “Are we having guests?” I told him no, and he asked, “Then why are you picking up?” I tried to explain that sometimes we clean up just because things are a mess and need to be picked up. I don’t think he believed me.

Today Michael uncovered the bins of winter clothes for Amelia, Miguel, Luke and Judah. They were so excited to dig through their bins and rediscover the clothes that they hadn’t seen for a few months. I think each child changed their clothes several times, and by the time they were done they were wearing several layers. I’ve decided we need to hide the children’s clothes more often.