This time of year our Tractor Supply store always has baby chicks. The kids love to go see them, and usually beg to have one. That just isn’t going to happen right now. Instead we have had fun making a few chick crafts, like these super cute cotton ball chicks, perfect for pretend play. We also […]
My Little Boy Turned 3
The morning had a rough start; the kind where you dread how the rest of the day is going to go. And since guests would be arriving for my little boy’s 3rd birthday party shortly before lunch, I was worried. But I’m happy to say things turned around. Even though the cake was falling apart […]
Funny Things Said at Bedtime
My son has never been a solid sleeper. Lately, he has also taken up the toddler/preschooler art of stalling at bedtime. The other day as I tucked him into bed he told me, “Don’t like my bed…It’s too rusty.” His bed is wood – I’m assuming he chose the word rusty because it’s brown. When I pointed […]
Paper Plate Turtle Puppets
With the warmer weather bringing all kinds of animals out, I thought we’d try our hand at making a few paper plate turtles. As a bonus, this turtle craft can easily be turned into a puppet! First assemble the necessary pieces for each turtle: 1 paper plate, 4 legs, head, and tail. (See picture […]
More Ovaltine, Please!
I haven’t written a Manic Monday post in a long time. Not because my kids became perfect angels one day, just because I was focussing on other things. But I am one for irony… You see, I just shared this past Manic Monday post with some bloggy friends. I smiled as I remembered […]
