I've been avoiding my blog a wee bit lately. There have been some crazy developments happening around here and frankly, I'm not all that ready to talk about them. Writing it all out on paper (or screen) makes it all so final, and I'm terrified of being the one to put the last nail in the coffin.
I suppose that puts you in a pickle. After all, those of you who read my blog (um, this is being read, right? Hello? *crickets*) are probably clutching at your hearts and holding back the sobs. "Egad! Whatever shall I read whilst I sip my steaming cuppa morning goodness?"
I'm still going to write. Don't worry. It just might be total crap, or it might be total confusion. After all, like I said on the first blog entry I wrote - this is my therapy.
The family stuff will still be here. Reason #2 for the blog was so that the family could get a sneak peak at my younguns and feel like the distance wasn't so great. So rejoice in the fact that there WILL be more pictures of Eva on the potty wearing shiny gold evening dresses.
I knew that'd please you!
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Monday, April 6, 2009
The Garden
You know it's one of those days when your 3 year old tells you she is "playing with her special pretend garden!". You know it's one of those days when you say "that's nice, Babe!" and keep right on going. You especially know it's one of those days when it takes you a full 30 seconds to register that the special pretend garden is in fact, the cat's litter box.
Gross.
Gross.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Chore-Store Grand Opening
The Chore-Ganizer is a huge success. HUGE. So huge in fact, that Maddie invited both her cousins and all the neighbourhood kids (2 of them boys, so the girlie stuff in the store won't do) to come to the Chore-Store and shop at their leisure. Without telling me. Because they do chores at their house, you know.
I need to stock up on some boy toys. And some for the Chore-Store, too.
And, yes, Kendra, you can shop too.
I need to stock up on some boy toys. And some for the Chore-Store, too.
And, yes, Kendra, you can shop too.
Chore-ganizer Spinoff
I didn't invent this. I admit it. I just thought that it looked DIY-able, and since I had everything I needed at home, I tackled the project.
It's time my kids worked for their room and board. They're 3 and 5, so in no time they'll be scrubbing floors, doing my laundry and giving me pedicures (okay, okay...). Seriously, good work ethic by having responsibilities around the house is an important thing to learn. Therefore, I present: The Chore-ganizer (Patterson style).
First, the girls each fashioned a bank out of a used hot chocolate container (go green!). The covers have a little slot on top to slip the poker chips in.
I listed some jobs that I thought they could handle and took pictures of the completed work. Some of them include "Changing the Toilet Paper Roll", "Watering the Plants" and "Brush Teeth". I then printed the pictures and stuck them on index cards. Also in this picture are the Chore Dollars.
Each day, I put a couple Job Cards into their "To Do" slot. As they do the jobs, they move the cards into the "Done" slot. When all the jobs are done (and done right), they get a Chore Dollar to put into their bank.
Now for the fun part! Every Sunday, I set up the Chore Store. I bought little things and tagged them according to their kid worth. For example, even though the bubble wands only cost me 25 cents, I still put $4 on them because the girls really like them, and they are messy. I want them to work for it. Some items will require them to save their Chore Dollars for a couple weeks. I'm anxious to see it they will go for the quick fix $1 items, or if they'll save up for the bigger items.
So far, so good. They're treating it like a game and getting some jobs done around the house. I need ideas for kid friendly chores, though, since I'm having to rotate half a dozen every other day. Maybe that pedicure? Leave a comment and give me your 2 cents worth!
It's time my kids worked for their room and board. They're 3 and 5, so in no time they'll be scrubbing floors, doing my laundry and giving me pedicures (okay, okay...). Seriously, good work ethic by having responsibilities around the house is an important thing to learn. Therefore, I present: The Chore-ganizer (Patterson style).
First, the girls each fashioned a bank out of a used hot chocolate container (go green!). The covers have a little slot on top to slip the poker chips in.
I listed some jobs that I thought they could handle and took pictures of the completed work. Some of them include "Changing the Toilet Paper Roll", "Watering the Plants" and "Brush Teeth". I then printed the pictures and stuck them on index cards. Also in this picture are the Chore Dollars.
Each day, I put a couple Job Cards into their "To Do" slot. As they do the jobs, they move the cards into the "Done" slot. When all the jobs are done (and done right), they get a Chore Dollar to put into their bank.
Now for the fun part! Every Sunday, I set up the Chore Store. I bought little things and tagged them according to their kid worth. For example, even though the bubble wands only cost me 25 cents, I still put $4 on them because the girls really like them, and they are messy. I want them to work for it. Some items will require them to save their Chore Dollars for a couple weeks. I'm anxious to see it they will go for the quick fix $1 items, or if they'll save up for the bigger items. So far, so good. They're treating it like a game and getting some jobs done around the house. I need ideas for kid friendly chores, though, since I'm having to rotate half a dozen every other day. Maybe that pedicure? Leave a comment and give me your 2 cents worth!
Sunday, March 29, 2009
It's Friday Afternoon. Do You Know Where Your Child Is?
Lost track of Maddie for a few minutes Friday afternoon. Found her in bed, reading l'Autobus Magique, Girl Guide cookies within easy reach.
Good Golly, I love that child.
Good Golly, I love that child.
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