My husband Darren is truly amazing in so many ways, but if you were to ask him about his gift giving skills he would tell you that is an area of improvement in his life. HOWEVER, his wonderful man surprised me with the most cliques Valentines’ gift ever: a puppy! We got married in JulyContinue reading “BEST VALENTINES GIFT EVER”
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A is for Apple
This week in Preschool we have been working on the Letter Aa. Within learning the Letter Aa we have focused on APPLES :). Perfect for the beginning of Fall. My grandparents have several apple trees, which we went to and picked apples from to start the week. Then on Monday when Nana came over weContinue reading “A is for Apple”
Laundry Mat
As we all know by now I am obsessed with Pinterest! Currently I have 14,417 pins hahah! I even started a completed board for all the pins that I have completed! In one of my boards under the heading of Build My Own Dream Home, I have pinned multiple pins on double washer and dryers.Continue reading “Laundry Mat”
Living in a Fishbowl
Growing up as a Pastors Daughter there was times I felt I was living in a fishbowl and eyes were watching me make all my life choices. My parents did a great job not “advertising” my faults, or my learning opportunities. Thankfully I didn’t grow up in the Facebook world. I would be embarrassed toContinue reading “Living in a Fishbowl”
Family Pictures
Yesterday we took family photos. It was our first time as a family of 6 getting our pictures taken, and boy oh boy was it an event to remember. My husband is working a few night shifts this week at the hospital, so I thought it would be the perfect time for us to scheduleContinue reading “Family Pictures”
Moms Make Your Bed
Do you ever have a convicting moment? I HAVE them ALL the time!!!! In fact I just had one TODAY!!! Yesterday, I wrote a blog about morning jobs for my kids and how that helps them prepare for the day. One of their morning jobs is to make their beds. Simple enough, right! I mean,Continue reading “Moms Make Your Bed”
Morning Jobs/Daily Responsibilities
A while back we decided that we needed to come up with a routine in the mornings to help get our kids ready for the day while mommy was going to be getting baby Jesse ready and fed. This what we came up with: Morning Jobs: Noah Morning Jobs Madeline Morning Jobs They did takeContinue reading “Morning Jobs/Daily Responsibilities”
Communication
Within the family there are communication break downs from time to time! Ok, more frequently then we think considering interrupting, and whining to be communication break downs, I would say we experience it daily, even hourly. I have been listening to a few pod casts, reading a few blogs, and seeking wisdom when it comesContinue reading “Communication”
FOOTBALL SEASON
We have entered into Football Season! The most loved 17 weeks of some peoples lives and the 17 longest weeks of others. When I was younger I LOVED throwing the football with my dad. He taught me how to throw a spiral and I loved the time we would spend just throwing the ball backContinue reading “FOOTBALL SEASON”
Successful Soothing Secrets
When Darren and I were about to become parents, a sweet friend from the school I taught at told me about Happiest Baby on the Block (here is a short video on youtube that will QUICKLY show you his 5 S’s to soothing). Well we would like to thank my teaching partner for showing us theseContinue reading “Successful Soothing Secrets”