further proof

If there were ever any doubts that I am related to Trinity, or that I am a Montessori student, these photos may clear things up. I have very recently become obsessed with vacuuming. And my mom is especially happy about this because she loves to keep the baseboards clean (no small task with a dog, two cats, and at least 100 muddy boys living here). I like to experiment with the different vacuum attachments and see which one works best. The long skinny tube is best for under the oven. The best part is that I am allowed to vacuum whenever I ask to . . . even in the early morning hours of Saturday. Or Sunday. (Sorry dad, but it's got to be done.)

I also enjoy washing the windows in the afternoon.

And then I make big messes of play doh, construction, and fire rescues. So the house will never ever be clean.

cookies

We are now a little more than a month into the school year and I am settling into my routine. We are keeping busy and have something planned for every day of the week. except Monday. I decided that Monday has now become the day to bake cookies. Here is the batch I made yesterday. I usually don't eat my own sweets - even though I am the best baker and whatever I make is always delicious - but I really enjoy the process of baking. I love measuring (excellent math lesson) and learning about ingredients. Oh yeah, and I love sampling the dough. (Note: my hands were VERY clean when I tasted the dough and I follow the strictest of hygiene practices while cooking.)

Somehow, I decided that every day of the week needs to have something special. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, we get to school early and run with a group of kids and parents. It's mostly the older children but, even so, I am the fastest. On Wednesdays, we picnic with my friends after school.

Friday . . . what is Friday? I tend to nap on Fridays since I am so tired from the week. Then my dad can take me walking when he gets home.