Colds, Colds, Colds...

This week we have a continuation of Katherine's cold, which has spread to all the children. These are the moments when 4 children ages 5 and under become very difficult. No one is very amiable. Jonathan and Grace have ear infections. Most moments require constant attention and mediating so everyone can get along. We do a lot of reading and sitting on the couch, the floor, and beds doing anything that will move us forward through the day. Our recent family favorite is reading the Little House book- "On the Banks of Plum Creek." It is the highlight of the evenings with dad. Somehow it is easy to coax dad into reading more than one chapter before going to bed!