More time at home

 Jennifer is catered to by all her siblings, and they put up with her remarkably well.  Daniel is especially gentle with her, and sweet on her, for a terrible toddler. :p

Matthew loves to make mail for far away family, and also to make machines out of stuff he finds in the recycling.  Be sure to ask what it is first, 'cause it may not be what it first appears to be!

 Melanie built a church at nap time, and had a big explanation of what all went on while I was resting, including how the man would get up to the top-it was a complicated route.

Daniel finds pillows very useful for sleeping in, instead of on.

Nathan built a farm, with fields of corn, wheat and I forget what, but something very unusual.  Plus he had a whole row of tractors for every purpose imaginable.

 

 Bedtime stories are still very important, and of course, cuddle time with Daddy.

Melanie likes to do the "handwashing dishes", ie. all that doesn't fit in the dishwasher.  I don't let her very often because the kitchen floor and cabinets require a lot of drying, and the dishes need a good looking over when she's in bed.  But it is hard to say no to an eager volunteer!