Reading and Painting

I have been teaching Lyla letter sounds, and got flash cards that have missing letters that we have been filling in. She has been having fun and doing well. However, the card sets are a real rip off at "Learning How" at the mall. I don't mind spending money on learning tools, but I hate paying for things that just aren't worth it. So, I am going to make my own cards. I was reading The Snail's Trail blog, and got this idea. I'm totally going to do this. I just need to bust over to Home Depot and pocket some samples since I have very few at present.

With only three weeks left with my girls, I am going to try to plan some really fun activities to do in the house and outside. I wish I had more inspiration on the fly, but I think if I plan ahead I can do some fun activities with Lyla over the next couple of weeks. I also found another amazing blog called Pink and Green Mama that has tons of good and pretty simple idea. This lady is crazy. It makes me feel bad about making Valentines and Easter Egg cut-outs five times a week!

4/23 Meals

Breakfast: One flax seed waffle with almond butter and two drops of honey

Lunch: I got super busy and skipped lunch a bit, but I did have a Lara bar on the run
Decaf Americano with soy milk and one stevia

Dinner: Beef stew (this may have been cheat, but I haven't have red meat on over a month and a half, so I thought I would add it) with lean beef for stewing, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and brown rice. Luckily, this was probably the lowest fat version of beef stew, so I'm not beating myself up on the meat.

Half glass of Pinot Noir (not approved on any diets, but heck, I can't be completely unhappy).