The Architect and the Builder – This is real life.
Last night, Hawk "I have to go to work on my ga-puter". He grabbed his Wall-E computer, two chairs, plopped down, and went to work. I'm not sure if he just sees us type fast, or if he's seen it on some movie somewhere, but he was going to town banging on those keys! It reminded me of Schroeder playing the piano in the Charlie Brown Peanuts shows! The Architect Then, this morning, I wake up to Legos clanking in the playroom. Hawk heard it too, because he was up and in there before I could get the camera out. I overheard…
Last Minute Christmas! Pillow Pets and Dreamland Games – #Giveaway
Pillow Pets are extremely popular gifts for Christmas, this year! I've heard chatter all over the place about them, and I've even see huge displays in retail stores. They're so cute and fluffy! They're ageless, too! My 3 year old loves them, and my 11 year old has been getting for one! Did you know that Pillow Pets has games? They're called Pillow Pets Dreamland Games. Both games are perfect for little ones agest 3 and up! (more…)
Wordless Wednesday: It’s standing… for now!
There will be an official, detailed post of this event - very soon.
5 things to have handy on Christmas morning!
Before the sun even shows it's face on Christmas morning, the kiddos scamper into the living room as fast as they can to see what all good ol' St. Nick has left them as he trekked his way around the globe the night before. The little ones start tearing into the wrapping paper that Santa Claus has so carefully taped to each and every box. They are so excited to see the fun new toys that they so carefully put thought into asking the jolly old man for as they sat on his lap weeks before. You've barely even had…
Wordless Wednesday: Christmas Homeschool Project
Origami Advent Calendars Christmas, Homeschool Project (click on the photos to view full size!)
Mispronounced words my kids say that I do not correct…
"Aren't you going to correct him?" I'm sure, at one point or another, we've all been asked this question. When you're sitting at a restaurant, and the waitress asks your 4 year old what he would like, and he replies "sal-ars", you're forced to make that on-the-spot-decision: do I correct him, or do I tell her what he meant? To me, there's nothing cuter than toddler lingo. Even Braxton, at 6 years old, has a few words up his sleeve that we don't correct! (more…)
A briefcase for dad? Nope, for the 6 year old!
For Christmas, this year, my 6 year old will be getting a briefcase. Yes, you read that correctly - a briefcase. No, he's not a 6 year old super geek (like his daddy), but I can say that he's one of those kids that sees something that he dubs cool in his mind, and he sticks with it. What can POSSIBLY be cool about a briefcase, you ask? Briefcases double as gun cases, didn't you know!? (more…)
Origami Envelope Advent Calendars – Arrival of Christ(mas)
Every year, the kids and I get together and make Advent Calendars! The word Advent simply means coming or arrival. I can remember when I was little, and we had a calendar made out of green felt with red trim and red yarn dangling. My parents would go purchase a pack of small candy canes and tie one to each set of yarn strands. My sisters and I would take turns every day, pulling off candy cane, counting down to the days of Christmas! For many families, that's where the countdown ends. For our family, it's a bit different! Yes,…
Gaddy Nipper Crayons Review and #Giveaway – Christmas Gifts! (closed)
Congratulations, Kimberly! Are you buying handmade this year for Christmas? My family and I love to buy handmade as well as support work at home moms who offer fun and creative products! as little as $ a pack Recently, I ran across an opportunity to review a product from a vendor on Etsy called Gaddy Nipper Crayons! I was sent a pack of "Ooh La La Eiffel Tower Crayons" with an assortment of colors, sky blue, cotton candy pink, grassy green, orangy orange, and lovely lavender. Shipping time was speedy and the product packaging was so cute! The fun confetti…