Little House on the Prairie

Sophie and I have been reading the "Little House" books for a while now. We read every night in her bed before she goes to sleep. She wants me to lay down with her after reading, so that she can sleep easier. I almost always give in, since I get so sleepy reading! We finished the "Little Town on the Prairie" this evening. Such a great book!! I have read this series several times, but I have picked up on more, this time than ever before. I have been so impressed with the quality of education in that one-room school house and the high standards set by the students themselves! They put us to shame! I have a renewed determination to set high goals in our little home school! I have also been impressed with their willingness to work hard and sacrifice for the sake of the family and others in the community. If you have never read these books, you really should. We are sad to be down to our last book...perhaps "Heidi" next....

Spring is finally here, even though it is still cold outside! I have the spring cleaning bug, so tomorrow may include some sorting and cleaning. We may start in Miss Sophie's room! Susanna's room will be next since she will be turning it over to a German foreign exchange student named Ben in a week or so. Susanna will be bunking with Sophie for the duration. We are looking forward to having Ben in our home!

For Christmas last year I knitted the five grandchildren sweaters and hats,as well as a hat for baby Judah. I had hoped to finish Sophie's as well, but ran out of time and stamina. I am hoping to finish it this week so she can wear it before it gets too hot! It will probably be too small next season as she is growing so fast these days!

Well, enough rambling. Good night!
Diana