What's Working in April 2022

Best Accidental Library find:

Math Games with Bad Drawings by Ben Orlin 

I found this on the list of new books at my local library and requested it on a whim. I am already thrilled because I finally know the name of a game I love, but didn't know what it was called. My college metaphysics class met at my professor's house because there were only 6 of us, it saved him the trouble of walking to campus some afternoons, and it was fun for us to be outside boring classrooms. During our five minute break in the middle of our class, he would pull out quick games for us to play. And somehow I never caught the name of "Set." But I am about to tell my husband it's what I want for Mother's Day. This book mentioned "Set" in the introduction as one of Stephen Hawking's favorite games. The rest of the Math Games book looks fun too; I'm still in the introduction, but Ben has made me laugh for real twice so far and I flipping through the book, I think I will have some fun games to play with my kids.

Book I like so much I finally have to buy it:

Ralph Tells a Story by Abby Hanlon

I usually try not to buy books because our book shelves are too full for any more books and our walls are too full for any more book cases, and the books I have are so wonderful I can't stand to get rid of any. But This one is such a good story, that I finally decided I need to own it. I feel happy just knowing this book exists and so much more happy reading it.

Laundry Schedule:

I have a laundry schedule. I know what I am washing every day and I don't have to ask the question, "Which laundry needs to be done the most?" or "Do I really need to do laundry?" I just start that day's load. 

Monday: 2 loads (1: Mine + husband's clothes 2: load of two youngest kids' clothes)

Tuesday: Towels

Every other Wednesday: Whites (it takes two weeks to have a whole load)

Thursday: Sheets and blankets as needed

Friday: Oldest child's clothes

Saturday: Towels (I like clean towels)

Sunday: No laundry!

Dinner Schedule:

I want a better schedule, but I have one week night we always get take out. That keeps me from getting take out any other night and I always look forward to that one night of no cooking. 

Also, I do a crockpot meal on the day when my mother-in-law comes over for dinner so that I don't have to spend time the kitchen right before we eat.

Fridays or Saturdays we usually eat up all the leftovers.