Today was one of those days. The kids were in such dreary moods that it was as if they had been drugged. And not in one of those fall-asleep-on-the-couch ways, either. They were supernaturally grumpy. Egads. And it was contagious. I wish I could say that I dressed us all in costumes and we danced…
On the First Day of Halloween…
Here’s a great Halloween carol to sing to the tune of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" (author unknown) On the First Day of Halloween, my Swamp Thing gave to me: A hoot owl in a dead tree.Two trick or treaters,Three black cats,Four skeletons,Five Snicker bars,Six goblins gobbling,Seven pumpkins glowing,Eight monsters shrieking,Nine ghosts a-booing,Ten ghouls…
10 Ways to Make Today Magical
1. Make a spooky family message for the answering machine.2. Cancel everything and just hang out together. Sit on the porch swing & talk, go for a walk, bake bread or sort through old pictures and do a scrapbook together.3. Gather together old and outgrown coats, sweaters and other winter items to donate to clothing…
Can You Hear Me Now?
My children love to talk on the phone. They also love to pretend that toys, pieces of wood and various other things are cell phones. It makes them feel sophisticated and important. I’ve been told that all of their friends have cell phones. I’ve been told that it would be so fantastic to have cell…
The Laughing Baby
Have you seen this little guy yet? Even if you have, he’s worth seeing again! My speakers don’t work but even without sound this video makes me grin like an idiot. What a wonderful, happy spirit he has!!!! 🙂
Comment Love!
I loved all the comments after yesterday’s post! Be sure to read them to see some whimsical, magical ideas other mamas are doing with their kiddos! Thanks for the smiles and comments, ladies. 🙂
A Quick Assignment
We’re at Grandma and Grandpa’s house for a few days while we volunteer at a wonderful outdoor history program for kids. I only have a moment on the in-laws’ computer so I thought I’d check in and give a quick assignment! I can’t help it, it’s the homeschool mom in me. 😉 Your assignment, should…
Balloon Day!
Looking for something fun to do today? Here’s 10 ways to have fun with a balloon or two! 1. Run a length of crepe paper, garland or even toilet paper across the room and play volleyball. 2. Give each child a balloon to blow up and let go. Have races to see which ones shoot…
101 Things To Do With an Old T-shirt!
I love some of the ideas from Hide Your Armsabout all the ways you can customize and repurpose an old T-shirt! Make a cloth diaper, a cool scarf, a dog tee, a bracelet, yoga pants… What a great way to spend a rainy day with kiddos. 🙂
10 Ways to Make Today Magical
We’re back from our trip to Nebraska. Some friends are worth traveling great distances to see regularly! I have suitcases to unpack, laundry to do and a house that seems to have been ransacked by wild goats while we were gone. We also have no heat for the time being, which is making for a…