Chelsea's home

Chelsea got home on Friday just after lunch after visiting with Gran and Grandpa in Houston for the week. I missed her the sceond she was gone. Later that afternoon I went and just sat in her room and cried. Monday and Tuesday were hard too, especially because Melody was really fussy and I wasn't accomplishing much on my 'to do' list. By Wednesday, Melody was better, (I think she is bothered when I drink Slimfast or maybe it's the chocolate) and I was able to get some things done. I'm just glad she had such a memorable time and she is back safe and sound. Today we are on our own again. One week till school starts. I have 2 goals this week 1) not to go to the grocery store more than once and 2) cook with Chelsea from one of her cookbooks. While she was gone I added to her notebook of fun activities to do with her and created a folder for each day of the week. That way I can go through the folder, pull out the activity and PLAY PLAY!!! We'll see how much time I have to complete the activities. I am also goning to set the timer each day for quiet reading time- Chelsea and me:) This way it supports and teaches her the value of reading and it may be the only time I have to do some sort of quiet time while she is awake.
Hopefully this week will be filled with sweet memories before PDO next week.