Become like a child

Today at church my son reminded me of the verse where Jesus said, "Unless you change and become like little children, you will not enter into the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 18:3.

As I watched him during worship, I watched his eyes wonder from person to person, waving and pointing to those he recognized.  Then, I noticed him look back at the woman behind us who had her arm in the air worshipping.  He immediately raised his arm and started singing.  That's when that verse popped into my head.  We need to become like little children.  My son learns from us.  He notices what we do and repeats it.  He trusts that we are doing what we are supposed to be doing.  He trusts us to take care of him, love on him, and to be there for him when he needs us. He knows we will.  He has faith in us just like we should have faith in God.  We need to trust God like our children trust us.  We need to have faith in him like our children have faith in us.  As I continued to watch him, he started pointing up to the ceiling and waving and saying hi to whatever he saw. I'm not exactly sure what he saw, but I truly believe he saw something.  GOD is with us always!  He is wanting us to become innocent, fully trusting and having faith in him.... faith that he is right there with us. .. ALWAYS!

Thank you my sweet child for reminding me to fully trust my father just like you trust us, your parents!

Sick Toddler

Having a sick toddler is no fun at all; however i think i am becoming a pro at it.  It's just the beginning of flu season and my little guy has already gotten just about everything it feels like.  He started with getting a flu shot and two days later ribbing a fever; however, the fever didn't leave after a day like normally... no it lasted 6 days.  Then, he developed a bad cough and slight runny nose two days after being fever free.  About 4 days after that he got a stomach virus.  Thankfully, he only threw up once but had diarrhea several times... not fun with a toddler. A day later another fever.  So how did we get through it all. Actuary we're still going through it.  As I type, he's laying in my arms sleeping.  This part of my toddler being sick, I love! I love all the cuddling and love he gives being sick. Everytime he wants to breastfeed or cuddle i let him.  I never tell him no when he's sick. .. after all it's a natural antibiotic!  The rest of the time, i make sure he's drinking plenty of fluids.  I don't push him to eat.  I let him eat what he wants but guide him by giving him his favorite fruits or veggies.  A few other things we've done while he's sick is read several books, all his favorites plus new ones. We've colored, worked on his name by playing with letters in his name, dry erase markers, etc. We have relaxed a lot.  I try not to leave his side too much.  After all a sick toddler wears mommy out also.

What a Toddler Taught Me About God

I wrote before about how when my toddler first started walking he reminded me of how much God loves me.  I would squat at one end of the hallway with my arms opened, and he would get a huge grin on his face and come running into my opened arms.  That's how God is waiting for us with arms wide open waiting for us to run with a huge grin onto our face into his opened arms.

God used a toddler this time to remind me of how he's always there to help us when we need him.  J is at the age where he is Mr. Independent; however, every now and then he shows he still need our help.  The other day we were outside playing and there's a step off our driveway. He knows it's there and when he got to it he reached his little hand upward waiting for me to grab it.  When I took his hand, an analogy of how God is waiting for me popped into my head. Just like I was waiting on him to reach for my hand, God is waiting on us to reach up and say,  "God help me." He let's us be independent, but when we need him he's waiting on us. He's waiting there with his hand ready for us to reach up and grab and ask for his help. He already knows when we're going to ask for his help just like I already knew little Mr. Independent was going to reach his hand up for help when he got to the driveway. I love how God uses even the youngest to teach us lessons! How powerful and wonderful is HE that he can use even an infant to teach us what he's been trying to teach us all our life!  From the minute J was born and probably before, I realized just how much God loves me by that love He allowed me to have for my little boy.

Must Have For Toddlers

So I posted what you needed for infants and babies.  Now I feel I need to share with you what I feel is important to have with toddlers.  I have my own along with watching two others.  I'm not sure if it's all toddlers or just my group of them, but they love to climb, and I mean on everything including: the couch, lawn furniture, tv stand, ottoman, couch, end tables, play kitchen set, picnic table, book shelf, toy box, gate, etc. Therefore, we are about to move and I plan to have a room just for the toddlers.  Below are a list of things I feel are important to include in this room:

1. Sensory table: these kiddos love sensory play whether it's water, sand, mud, socks, blocks, cards, paper plates, napkins etc.  They will play with it!

2. Something safe to climb on: I plan to have a slide with a rock wall for them to climb their little hearts out!

3. Foam mats: with the slide being inside I feel I need mats so if they do fall, they won't get hurt too bad.

4. Ball pit: I plan to put a bigger ball pit at our new house.  One where all the toddlers can play in it together and not fight over it.  We are currently using a sand box, but it's not quite big enough.

5. Sand box: I plan to have two sand boxes,  outside of course, for the little ones to enjoy.

6. Lots of outdoor play equipment and toys. I have been stocking up on these sorthings if things: slides, swings, riding toys, balls, basketball goal, sand toys, etc.

7. A hideout: wow do these kiddos love secret hiding places; therefore, I plan to make a safe, secret, getaway just for them.  Not sure how or where but there wI'll be one.

8. Art supplies: Paint, crayons, gluesticks, paper, etc. These toddlers love to work, and why not make it a daily priority.

9. Chairs: they love having chairs to sit and read books at; therefore, I have been collecting chairs of all sorts including an elmo chair, little tikes, noise making one, not sure what it's called, and I plan to get one of those soft couches that fold out into a bed when we move.

10. Books!  These babies love looking at books and listening to stories. Board books are a must.  They don't rip as easily and hold up much longer.

11. Library: with their love for books, I plan to turn one of our basement closets into a library.  I'm hoping to take the toddlers to it a few times a week to enjoy new books and to just listen to stories and not be distracted.

12. Tunnel: they love crawling thru things; therefore,  I'm hoping to have the tunnel up all the time for them.

13. Stuffed animals: They love their babies!

Home Summer Camp Ideas

Make It Mondays:

1. God's Eye
2. Paint a Rock
3. Material bracelet or key chain
4. Ice Painting
5. Homemade Ice cream
6.  I Spy Water Bottle: add small toys and items in a water bottle filled with colorful rice or noodles.
7. Speed Ball Tshirts

Trip Tuesdays:

1. Zoo
2. Lloyd Pool/Park/Nature Trails
3. Ice Cream Outings
4. 
   

Wet Wednesdays:
1. Slip n slide
2. Baby pool
3. Watery balloons
4. Hose
5. Water squirters
6. Water table
7. Sprinklers
8. Neighborhood pool

Thinking Thursdays: 
1. Science projects
2. Learn how to do magic

Fun Friend Fridays:
1. Kids choice what we did: usually they wanted to play in the water in the back yard or play baseball at our church field. They were not a hard group to please.

Games/Activities:

1. Pool Noodles and balloons: it balloons with pool noodles.  See who can hit the farthest or play keep in the air.
2. Paper cups, buckets,  and ping pong balls: Race to get ball from one bucket to the next by floating the ball on top of a paper cup filled with water
3. Sidewalk Chalk: Paint a mural on privacy fence or in driveway

Dr. Seuss' Birthday Party

Pictures from our Family and Friends Dr. Seuss Party

We had so much fun at our party last March! We ate colorful goldfish and green eggs and ham, drank pink ink, and enjoyed several games related to Dr.  Seuss books.

The kids went fishing for a prize.  They used plastic fishing poles and fished for a prize bag.  The bags included: bubbles, board books, necklaces, bracelets, etc.

They tossed balls into the cat in the hat's hat.

They painted their own cat in the hat.

John 15:4

Reading John 15:4 was a wake up call for me.  So often I become so busy and absorbed into the business of life that I forget that God doesn't need me.  I'm not his puppet doing his work. He can do it all!  However,  I'm currently reading "Spoken For" by Robin Jones Gunn and Alyssa Bethke, and it has opened my eyes and heart to this situation.  God loves me just like I love my little boy, God loves me. No matter how many times I fail, He loves me.  I never really understood how much he really loves me until I had my son.  It makes it all so much more clear to me. No matter what he does or how much he cries I still love him,  and I love him more and more every day!  "Remain joined to me and I will remain joined to you... you can't bear fruit unless you remain joined to me." I can not do all that God wants to use me for if I'm not joined to him!  Lately no matter how hard I try to stay focused on God,  I fail time and time again.  Being home with my baby and not working out of the home,  you would think would make it easier;  however,  it's been so hard!  There's so much more expected of me: keeping the house clean,  feeding my family,  teaching my little one about our Creator and Lord,  laundry, etc. So much to do!  And time goes by quicker and quicker with each day.  Honestly today after my little one's 1 year check up I prayed that the babies would stay asleep so I could spend a little time with the Lord.  Having just this little extra time has opened my eyes and ears to what God is trying to tell me.  He wants me to get focused back on him.  He wants me to look to him for help and guidance.  He wants me to find my true love, my first love with him again! How can I help start up our young adults group, teach the middle Sunday school class,  and serve on the children's committee if I'm not joined to him fully?! God loves me! He wants me to find my love for him again more than any of the works that I'm doing!  I know without a doubt in my mind if I get my focus on him back to where it was in college,  he can and will use me for his good!! I remember the night I was baptized.  It was a cool, rainy spring night,  and I was getting baptized in a muddy, cold cow pond at my college pastor's farm.  I had given my life over to the Lord several years before but never got baptized because I was so shy and afraid of doing it in front of people.  Well that night I almost lost it and said forget it but after talking to a great friend she encouraged me go with my heart.  I was baptized that night and made a promise to the Lord.  I promised not to love any boyfriend or guy more than Him! If a relationship took me away from him, I didn't want to and shouldn't be with that guy.  I feel like my relationships from that point on did keep God the main focus;  however,  being a mom,  wife, friend, daughter,  etc. has really took a tow on me.  Being a mom,  I realize how much God loves me and wants me to spend time with him.  After having my son that's the majority of what I want to do, spend time with him,  love on him, shower him with my love, and he wants that from me.  On those days, I get distracted or spend less time with him, he let's me know he wants time with me!   However, with my love for him, he acts out to it. There's nothing more rewarding than those little arms and that little smile running to me with a great big bear hug! I love those little arms wrapped around me.  That's what God wants from me!  He's waiting with arms wide open waiting for me to run into his arms with a great big bear hug!  He wants me to be that excited about spending time with him!  Oh how I want that joy back,  that first love back!  I realized I have lost that connection with God and really with my husband also.  I realize that I'm breaking that promise to love God,  my creator,  my father, my first love !  He sends rainbows constantly to us to remind us he will never break his promise to us.  And yet I am breaking my promise to him! This is my time to commit my life to him,  my father! He's my all ! For my relationship with my husband to work, he has to be the center of my life,  my relationship.  For me to make an impact on middle schoolers, other young adults and married couples, to those little ones I plan to spend every day with and teach them about the Lord,  I have to be fully committed...I have to spend time with him,  I have to pray for each of those ministries and most importantly I need to pray for my husband,  my children,  my family!  My prayer is to be a Proverbs 31 woman for not only my family but for all who come in contact with me.

Non-Candy Easter Baskets

This year, my husband and I decided we wanted to do a non candy Easter basket for our boys.  At first it seemed hard to come up with ideas to put in their baskets; however, after shopping with my sister, it seemed a lot easier.  We took my niece and nephew to Build-a-Bear and let them build an animal for their Easter presents.  She then secretly grabbed other accessories her kids asked for to add to their baskets.  On top of that, she was given gift cards at checkout that she also could add to their Build-a-Bear themed basket! I thought that was a great idea!  So my husband and I took the boys to make an animal; however, they already have their animals, but know they are an Easter present.  (Miscommunication between husband and me but that's ok because I got to think up other fun ideas to put in their baskets instead!)

For our seven year old, we made a sports basket.  He is at that age where he lives and breathes sports.  My husband recently handed over all his baseball and basketball cards from when he was a kid.  Our 7 year old loved them! Therefore, we decided to buy him some more for his Easter basket.  We also added a sports book in his basket.  And since we want the true meaning of Easter to remain in their hearts long after Easter, we added Favorite Bible Stories and Amazing Facts and A Bible Adventure Comic Book. (It's a 52 week Devotional for boys and very interesting.  I have already been reading it!) The 1 CD was thrown in because he did a program at his school all about the Beatles and loved singing their songs. 

For our little one, we decided to make him a Bath Basket.  He loves taking a bath now, and we really don't have very many bath toys other than a few rubber ducks; therefore, I felt like this would be perfect for him.  Walmart had foam bath letters on sale; therefore, I got those for him.  I figured that would be a perfect way to teach him letters and sounds some day.  We got him a bottle of bubbles, a bath book, and a pack of bath toys.  And of course we added three Christian books to his basket along with a fun one about him and daddy!

Must Haves for Babies

So awhile back I wrote a list of items that a mom should definitely have right after returning home from the hospital.  Now, that my baby is almost 9 months, I have new items that I feel are very important for mom's to have. 

Books: J loves books! He will sit and listen to stories for several minutes at a time.  He especially loves touch and feel books and those that play music when you press a button.

Bumbo:  Although, we do not use this much now that he is a crawler, we used it all the time between months 3 and 7!  I would sit him in it when I was in the restroom, eating dinner, and even when he first began to eat real food.  It was so much easier to use this rather than a high chair especially at the babysitter's and grandparents' houses.

Soft Fleece Blankets: J uses these daily even when it is warmer out.  For some reason he would rather cuddle with a soft fleece blanket instead of a thin, cotton blanket.  He sleeps with one and our car seat rides have turned into nice, quiet rides since we started using these blankets for him in the car seat!

Security Blanket: He sleeps with one of these most nights.  It's like his blanket only smaller; therefore, easier for him to grip and carry around.

Onsies and Sleepers: When crawling around the house and playing at the sitter's house, these are much more comfortable than jeans or 'cutsie' clothes.

Ball Pit: He plays in our ball pit more than anywhere else.  He loves it! He even carries the balls around the house. 

Bouncer: We have something like the picture below that hangs on the door frame between our kitchen and living room.  J loves playing and bouncing in it while we are cooking or cleaning.

Walker: A walker like the one below.  We have this one and J practically runs with it! And when he gets tired of walking or running, he crawls on his knees holding on to it or he sits down and plays with.  It keeps him occupied forever it seems like it!

Baby Playtime

When I first tried to think of activities my infant could do, I was lost on ideas; however, after experimenting and trying new activities, I figured out several to do with him.  Since it was so hard for me to come up with ideas when I am an early childhood major, I wanted to share some of the activities. 

Feet Painting: The first painting we ever tried with him when he was only a couple months old was feet painting.  We painted each month of the year a different object or animal.  We then took pictures of his feet and made them into a Shutterfly calendar for the grandparents.  January-snowmen, February-heart, March-chic, April-Easter bunny, May-flowers, June-cowboy (theme of his nursery since it was his birthday month), July-firecracker, August-tractor, September-apple, October-ghosts, November-turkey, December-Christmas tree

Sensory Play with Food: When I first realized he was ready to 'finger paint' he was sitting in his high chair, and he really wanted to play with his baby food (carrots).  I decided to dump the leftovers out on his tray and allowed him to play or 'paint' in the food.  He loved it and if it went in his mouth it was ok and safe for him!

Finger-Painting: We did try regular finger painting as well; however, I only used Crayola paints.  He tried to put his hands in his mouth several times, but still enjoyed it! I would suggest taking off all his clothes and leaving him in only a diaper.  We also only paint in the evenings right before bath time.  I wouldn't suggest trying this if you are planning to go somewhere. It is a huge mess! We have tried painting on the floor with a cardboard box underneath the paper as well as in his high chair.  The cardboard box was much easier to clean.  Pick it up and toss it out with the trash or store it somewhere and reuse it every time you get the paints out!

Easter grass I Spy:  I planned this game for St. Patrick's Day for the older kids; however. he loved playing in it the night before so much that I decided to do this more often with him.  I bought two packs of green Easter grass from the Dollar Tree along with several green items from the Dollar Tree.  I buried the items under the grass in a small blow up pool.  J loved playing with the grass the most, but he did enjoy spying objects under the grass as well.

Grass Sensory Play: J loves playing outside; therefore, I decided to let him explore a little.  He loved touching the grass, dirt, sticks etc.  His favorite were the sticks.  I had to really watch him though to make sure he didn't put it in his mouth.

Snow Sensory Play: When it's too cold and wet to play outside, why not bring the snow inside! J loved playing in the snow.  I added play eggs and plastic spoons for exploring.  He really enjoyed it, but could only play for a short amount of time because his poor hands were getting so cold!

Cardboard Box Play: My husband works for a heating and air company and was able to bring a box home during Dr. Seuss week.  J and E both loved crawling through the box.  J thought it was a game of hide and seek.  He loved poking his head around the corner and would start laughing when he saw mommy or daddy.

Tissue Box Textures: J loves pulling out tissues from the box; therefore, I decided to cut small pieces of scrap material of different textures including a ribbon, netting, jean, fleece, etc.  I then shoved them into an old tissue box that already had a whole cut out of it.  J loved pulling out the material and being able to chew on it without me constantly pulling it out of his mouth!


Water Bottles: I discovered my little guy loves water bottles!  From a very young infant, he saw me drinking out of them and was mesmerized by the water movement inside.  As he got older, he wanted to try and 'drink' from the bottle.  Usually he just chewed on the cap.  (Be sure to make sure the cap is on the bottle is really tight.)  We have also added pom pom balls to the inside of an empty water bottle.  Babies love bright colors! We have added beads to the inside as well.  He loves shaking it and making noise! For Dr. Seuss week, my older son made one with cooking oil, red food coloring, red tissue paper, and red beads.  We called it Pink Ink from the Cat in the Hat story.

All of these activities should be accompanied by an adult.

This is just a short list of activities I have tried with J before the age of one! I hope to add more to this between now and his first birthday.   I hope this list of ideas will help you find ways to play and explore with your little one!

St. Patrick's Day

My niece and nephew were in town, so I decided to throw a St. Patrick's Day party at the last minute. 

First, I surprised E with Lucky Charms with green milk for breakfast and decorated the kitchen with green!

Then, after school we played games, made a craft and ate a fun green snack:

I Spy something green.  I had the five kids around a small blow up pool. I filled the pool with all kinds of green Dollar Tree items as well as Easter Grass instead of water.  (Some of the green items included: sparkly ball, light up ball, foam shamrocks, shiny shamrocks, watering container, foam blocks, pencils, snake, insects, camo Easter egg, green Easter egg, gold coins, bubbles, green links, clapper, beaded necklaces, headband.  All items were green or St. Patrick's day related except for the gold coins. I also had two different colors of green Easter grass to make the items harder to find.)  I would shout out something they had to spy.  The first person to find it, got a point.  At the end we counted up points and they all 'won'! Therefore, they all got to pick out their favorite item from the pool.

 

 

We tossed coins into a leprechaun's green top hat. (In my classroom earlier that day, they tossed them into a pot.) Again, they were all winners and got a gift bag with lucky charms and a golden dollar sign necklace.  I made these bags out of small paper bag lunch sacks.  I cut zigzag on the top, glued a sparkly foam shamrock on front, and placed items inside! Simple and easy, but theme related. 

 

They then made necklaces out of Fruit Loops.  I think they enjoyed eating them more than making them!

Last, I was originally going to make green pancakes, green eggs, and green milk; however, my mom decided to make a big dinner for everyone instead, so we are postponing the pancakes until later this week.  Instead we made leprechaun floats.  I wanted to make it with green sherbert and sprite, but since I had troubles finding green sherbert, we made it with chocolate mint ice cream instead.  Most of the kids loved it!  It was very unique tasting!

Picking up Toys for the 15 Time!?!?!

I have really been struggling lately with not spending enough time with the boys.  I am so tired and wore out by the time I get off work, my evening goes by so quick, I regret not spending the quality time with them like I feel I should be.  I have made it a point the last couple of weeks to plan a special activity with them each evening.  With Dr. Seuss' birthday being on March 2nd, it has helped a lot.  I picked out a story to read them every evening, planned an activity or art project to do with them as well as planned a Dr. Seuss birthday party and invited their friends.  Despite the weather, we still had seven kids and babies show up!  With that week being over, I feel much better about the time I did have with them; however, I still struggle with those little, extra moments such as feedings, diaper changes, car rides, etc.  Am I making the most of the moments I do have with them? Am I spending too much time on my phone while feeding?  Am I not making him smile and laugh while changing him enough?  I watch my husband with the boys and how he never seems to miss a moment to make them laugh. even if it's just changing his diaper.  I will go into the room when he is changing little man's diaper, and little man will be giggling and laughing.  He never seems to give up those small moments he does have with them in the afternoons. Today on my way to work I heard the song "Do Everything" by Steven Curtis Chapman on the radio.  It reminded me of the Bible verse I am constantly trying to teach my students.  "Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people." Colossians 3:23  My challenge this season leading up to Easter is to make the most of all the moments I have with my children, not just adding special activities into our day, but focusing on those car rides, feedings, and diaper changes as well.  I want every minute of every day I have with my children to be worth it! I want them to know it is the small things that I will miss some day.  I will miss cleaning up spit up, changing diapers, giving baths, receiving smiles and hugs and kisses.  I will miss those words and sounds coming from the back seat.  I want to cherish these moments now and know I did all I could for my family because it does matter.  It matters to God! I pray that everything I do, I do %101 for the Lord!  God sees what we do, and I believe it really does put a smile on his face!  I want to love my children and husband like He loves me!

Do Everything
Steven Curtis Chapman

"You're picking up toys on the living room floor for the 15th time today
Matching up socks
Sweeping up lost cheerios that got away

You put a baby on your hip
Color on your lips and head out the door

While I may not know you,
I bet I know you
Wonder sometimes, does it matter at all?

Well let me remind you, it all matters just as long
As you do everything you do to the glory of the One who made you,
Cause he made you,
To do
Every little thing that you do
To bring a smile to His face
Tell the story of grace
With every move that you make
And every little thing you do

Maybe you're that guy with the suit and tie
Maybe your shirt says your name

You may be hooking up mergers
Cooking up burgers
But at the end of the day

Little stuff
Big stuff
In between stuff
God sees it all the same

While I may not know you
I bet I know you
Wonder sometimes, does it matter at all?

Well let me remind you, it all matters just as long
As you do everything you do to the glory of the One who made you,
Cause he made you
To do
Every little thing that you do
To bring a smile to His face
Tell the story of grace
With every move that you make
And everything you do

Maybe you're sitting in math class
Or maybe on a mission in the Congo
Or maybe you're working at the office
Singing along with the radio

Maybe you're dining at a 5-star
Or feeding orphans in the Myanmar
Anywhere and everywhere that you are

Whatever you do
It all matters
So do what you do
Don't ever forget

To do everything you do to the glory of the One who made you,
Cause He made you
To do
Every little thing that you do
To bring a smile to His face
And tell the story of grace

As you do everything you do to the glory of the One who made you,
Cause he made you
To do
Every little thing that you do
To bring a smile to His face
And tell the story of grace
With every move that you make
And every little thing you do

In every little thing you do
In every little thing you do"

Dr. Seuss' Birthday

I love Dr. Seuss! Therefore, I wanted to plan a week devoted to him for my boys as well as my students. This week I plan on doing the following activities with my boys (J-8 months and E-7 years old).

Green Eggs and Ham-J played with textured Easter eggs I found in our closet.  He also enjoyed dropping and chasing the eggs around the kitchen.

Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose- We played with moose stuffed animals we have in our kitchen for decorations and explored their dad's deer hanging on the wall.  J loved petting the deer on our wall.

We also read If You Give A Moose A Muffin! I love those stories and knew J would also!

(Big bubby heard the part about hunters and decided to share his pretend rifle with his little brother! J loved playing with it!)

 

In A People's House-Big Bubby had a scavenger hunt to find the things in the house. (I did take pictures of some of these things.  Will post later)

Little bubby had his own little scavenger hunt! I placed in his box several of the items from the story including: a cup, hats, bottle, fuzzy socks, baby brush, flashlight, small pillows, and a copy of the book.  He loved pulling out and exploring different items from his box!

 

 

The Sleep Book/Horton Hears a Who-We had a "sleepover" in our living room after reading this book.  We would have loved to have read Hop on Pop and eaten some popcorn with our movie, but with me having a meeting after work and going grocery shopping, we had to eat late and ran out of time to read a second story.  However, the boys still had fun.  Little bubby enjoyed playing with pom pom balls and inserting them into his water bottle.  It was a little difficult for him, but he did manage to get a couple in all on his own! We had to be very careful with this activity though, because he was determined to stick them in his mouth. He also loved playing with my Sam I Am and The Cat in the Hat.

 

My Many Colored Days-Finger paint and color with all different colors.

The Cat in the Hat-I will let them finger paint a red and white hat that looks like the cat in the hat. E will help me make a red and white water bottle shaker for J to play with. He loves water bottles!

One fish two fish red fish blue fish

Wacky Wednesday-Play dress up with silly hats! Sensory-Let J play with my fuzzy socks. He loves socks and 'playing' with them.

Horton Hears a Who: A person's a person no matter how small-Paint their handprints like an elephant and write quote on it to hang up in our house somewhere.

The Sleep Book/Hop on Pop-We plan to have a "sleepover" in our living room, watch a Dr. Seuss movie, and eat 'pop'corn to kick-off the school week of Dr. Seuss fun.

I hope to end the week with a birthday party for Dr. Seuss with cousins and friends! 
 
 

Even Daddy joined in on reading some Dr. Seuss this week!

Valentine's Day

With today being Valentine's day, I wanted to share an easy, free, sweet, thoughtful gift that takes little time and effort with pinterest, but can mean the world to your spouse. Today I knew I was going to be able to surprise my hubby with lunch because I was supposed to be working and he would never expect me to be off. Therefore I decided to find cute sayings from kid Valentines and send him pics and sayings every chance I got. Here are just a few:

Donut you know I love you a hole bunch!

You're one in a minion!

I'm bananas for you! Let's never split!

We were mint to be friends!

Owl always love you!

You make my heart flutter!

Thanks for beeing my man!

Sweet sayings mean a lot when you mean what you say and take the the time to find and think up these cute, clever lines and sayings!