Kailei-ism

 

Puzzle Completed

 

 

Puppy Puzzle

Who doesn't love a good puppy puzzle?! 
 

Puzzle Completed!

After many hours, Zeb and Kailei finally completed this thousand piece puzzle.  There was cursing along the way, but they were determined.  Kailei said there were fourteen different shades of brown. It was much too tiny for me to help. 
 

Happy Birthday Judith!

Played a little hooky and took a birthday lunch over to my friend Judith.  We at outside even though it was a little cool, but she had heater so that helped.  Happy that we have remained friends after so many years. 

 

Kailei-ism's

 

It's the Little Things

 

Lunch Date

Our vacation is running out so grabbed this girl and had a parking lot lunch.  It is so nice to have some one-on-one time with her. 
 

 

Minature Library

After many painstaking hours, Keara completed this miniature library.  It about 7.5" x 7.5".  I love miniatures so naturally I love this.

 

What We Learned in 2020

Kailei

·         As soon as the panic attacks passed, staying isolated was fine.

·         Sometimes socializing wasn’t bad

·         Getting out of the house isn’t necessary to be okay

·         I actually like school (sometimes)

·         I’m glad I learned how to cook some stuff so I’m not totally useless when I’m out of the house

·         I learned how to do some makeup because I was bored

·         I learned I’m really good at puzzles

·         Found good ways to spend time away from school

·         Found out I liked watching anime and reading web comics

·         Apparently I’m really good at doing my own nails

Keara

·         Being with family is insufferable (at times)

·         As interested as I am in marine biology and conservation, I’d rather do something creative

·         I should have more faith in myself

·         If I put work into it, I’m probably going to succeed in some way

·         I should go out and do things that I like

·         I retreat into fictional worlds as a coping mechanism but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing

·         It’s okay to feel lost and not have reasons

·         I need to stop being afraid of what could go wrong and think of what could go right

·         Anything you truly want is worth fighting for

·         If we go for what’s somewhat safe, it’ll mean we’ve never changed

·         I’m proud of introducing my family to anime

Christine

·         I learned slowing down is okay

·         Family time is precious

·         We have a long way to go in terms of equality but ware making steps in the right direction if we keep talking to one another honestly and seek understanding.

·         There is hope for the future given the new administration and vaccines

·         That people come first

·         That my dogs make me happy

·         That my children are resilient and I’m very proud of them

·         That walks with my husband and daughters (even if I have to pay one of them) is time well spent

·         Being kind is something the world needs more of

·         Time with people we love should never be taken for granted

Zeb

·         I have taken for granted the need to physically be present with loved ones.

·         I really should have been able to get more done in this pandemic break

·         I’m lucky to have such a loving wife and two super smart kids

·         Dogs love pandemics!

·         I really, really need sports.

·         Sharing anime with my family was an unexpected joy this year – thanks COVID.

·         Politics are vile (in the US)

·         We use a lot of bandwidth.

·         We, as a family, are very fortunate to have jobs and work without interruption. Blessed!

·         Memes are a fun coping mechanism.