Thankful Thursday

Thursday again. And today I can say that all three boys are DONE with the 2019-2020 school year! Whew. We're mostly taking today off and just hanging out together...playing some games, watching some shows, eating some snacks and take out...enjoying being together. :) 

While I get back to that, here are some things I'm thankful for today:

1. Teachers. Thankful for all the teachers/professors who had to deal with this crazy semester and the changes and challenges that came with switching to distance learning. As someone who's homeschooled and as someone with many teacher friends, I totally appreciate all the effort and care that has gone into this semester. (Especially thankful for those who were on top of things and kept gradebooks up to date so that boys knew where they stood in the classes before finals and aren't still waiting just wondering how they're doing even after the classes are done.) 

2. Being done sooner rather than later. Thankful for boys' school schedules that have them finished by mid-May instead of later into the summer. Even though we end up going back to classes earlier, I prefer being done now. :) 

3. The Farming Game. We broke out The Farming Game last weekend and again this morning...it's been awesome! We've had highs and lows but somehow it's still good family entertainment, as well as being a lesson in the uncertainties of farming. :) This game is basically like Monopoly but with farming and was developed in the valley both Nathan and I grew up in so holds a special place in our hearts. We've also played the kid version (when ours were little) and the card game version but prefer this original version best. Be warned, though, it takes awhile, lol.

4. Prior haircut experience. Yup, finally had to bust out the trimmers and give Nathan a quarantine haircut last weekend, lol. While I was at it, I also cleaned up the sides and back for Micah. Thankful that I used to cut all their hair regularly and still remembered how. 

5. Flowers. Just because...

Took this picture out front when we were taking Mother's Day pictures last weekend. :)

Okay, back to celebrating being done with the school year! Happy Thursday to you!