BFFs and Some Links | Weekending

My two boys, 25 months apart, are most often really good friends [they have their moments of discord, of course]. This morning I woke up with Pete by my side in bed [bad dream] and soon he began calling Buzz with the little secret melody they made up. Buzzra walks in with his favorite [queen size, so it's dragging on the floor] snuggly blanket -- "you called me?"

Right now, they're adorable. Pete says they are "BFF's".
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Time is FLYING by. I've been substitute teaching and teaching online and just barely keeping the house clean and food on the shelves. My preschoolers and I get to go see baby animals at a farm tomorrow morning.

weekend shares:
Five Responses That Work With Children by Carrots Are Orange 
How to respond to a child with a lack of empathy or a child who gives up easily. Great ideas here.

To Die For Carrot Cake by Mom on Timeout
I tried it. It's really good. If I get some time, I'll share with you my healthier version of the recipe.

Alternatives to Family Dinner by Let Why Lead
We're the kind of family that grazes a little -- we eat when we're hungry. There are plenty of ways to get the same benefits of a family dinner, without all eating meals at the same time.

currently:
Eating | confession: I ate one of those magnum chocolate ice cream bars today
Enjoying | the super green grass with the rain we've had
Pinning | these apple pie cinnamon rolls. definitely something worth trying
Tweeting | this post about the work New Reality International is doing in Haiti
Planning | our packing list and food ideas for the twelve day road trip coming soon!!