M finds relaxation and a sense of accomplishment in doing meticulous projects that require concentration and attention (not to mention coordination). I started thinking today about all of the things she has done over the years that fit the bill. Here are just a few – I am sure I have left many out – in loose chronological order. (Also note that A has done a lot of these types of activities too, especially sticker books and rainbow loom!)

Large Perler beads:

Small Perler beads:

Mosaic projects like jewelry boxes:

Paint by numbers:

Potholders:

Gimp:

Rainbow loom (some of these were made by A)

Needlepoint:

Hook rug:

Window paint:

Jigsaw puzzles!

I love how into these projects she gets. And I love that she loves this blog post.

Meanwhile, A woke up with an earache last night. I took her to the open hours at CMG this AM and she got a Z-pack because of all of her congestion. Thankfully tonight she is feeling better.

I am proud of all three kids tonight because:

1. N peed on the potty before bed.

2. M&A figured out something really hard in math – converting repeating decimals to fractions – despite being out yesterday and missing it being taught. We watched a YouTube video about how to do it and figured it out, and then they learned it. It's actually quite cool once you figure it out.