After a doldrums winter including a bout of Covid for the five of us, February served as a nice pick-me-up for our family. Along with bigger changes -- the return of our beloved nanny and twins officially walking, there's been doses of silly things too. Nugget couch forts, Valentine's Day outfits, beach adventures, sandbox play, daily Wordle puzzles & their corresponding text conversations, and finally learning the board game Azul. Azul was fun, but tricky -- a game I immediately wanted to play again and improve my strategy.
Watching | Miss Fisher's Modern Murder Mystery
This is such a fun series and deserves a post of its own (coming soon!). Even amidst the backdrop of murder, it's a feel-good romp. Geraldine Hakewill's character is really fun to watch and her fashion and hairstyle can't be beat. I recommend both seasons, although the pacing really improves in Season 2 -- ten 45-minute episodes as opposed to four 90-minute episodes in Season 1.
Reading | Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
Although I can't remember reading this as a child, the scenes and animal cast certainly feel familiar. NLW has thorougly enjoyed hearing the adventures of Mole, Ratty, Toad, and his favorite, Mr. Badger. Inga Moore's abridged version was our starting point, but we've also picked up the classic version, illustrated by Robert Ingpen. Either way, NLW's story-loving self is in full swing, acting out the "Wild Wood" and the "Open Road" chapters.
Eating | Top Pot
The only craving we had while quarantining as a Covid-positive family was Top Pot donuts. Once we were in the clear, Mr. Fleece drove to downtown (we are still awaiting the day when they re-open along Alki!) to purchase their sugary goodness. We tried the "Pershing" donut for the first time and it's a new favorite! It reminds me a little of Shipley's, a childhood favorite in Texas :)
Listening | Mister Rogers on Spotify
The best of the best, I love that my children are hearing and singing along with lines like: You are my Friend, Be Brave and then be Strong, I'm Proud of You, You are Special, and It's Such a Good Feeling. Also, his re-telling of Goldilocks and the three Bears is so endearing and thoughtful.
And the three bears made their beds, and fixed Baby's bear's chair, and divided the lunch that was left. And talked about the girl with the yellow hair who came to their house in the forest...and as they talked together and ate together, they were more and more glad that they were the family of the three bears.
