Our kids love a countdown. We countdown the number of days until vacation, Christmas, birthdays and the end of school (just to name a few things). A few years ago, I bought a sign to display our various countdowns. We are currently counting down to Gillian’s birthday. She is learning how to write her numbers… Continue reading Countdown
I had a little helper tonight. We had to make some cupcakes for Gillian’s birthday party tomorrow. Gillian helped make the chocolate cupcakes. I think she just wanted to lick the beaters. I always let them lick the beaters. Afterward she had chocolate all over her face. She didn’t believe me when I told her… Continue reading Baking
Yesterday was my birthday, we spent most of the day getting our house back to normal. We had new carpet installed on the second floor and yesterday we moved everyone back into their rooms. When Gillian found out that is was my birthday she asked “Can we make cake?” Gillian loves cake. Daddy promised her… Continue reading Cake
This morning John helped me by filling up our K-cup carousel. He said “I’m going to fill the middle row in a pattern!” And he did. He filled up the entire carousel and said “Do you know what? If I spin it really fast the cups fly out!” I laughed and said “Are you sure?”… Continue reading K-cups
John and Daddy went on an adventure yesterday. They needed to get silly socks for John for school, and flour and creamer for Mommy. When they got home, Daddy told me that John was a big helper. John kept a list in his head. He described it “I had pictures in my head and then… Continue reading The list
I try to make a nice breakfast for the family on Sundays. This morning, Gillian and John wanted to help. I put Gillian in charge of coffee, while John helped me make the eggs. Gillian is the best coffee assistant. We have a Keurig coffee maker and all Gillian really has to do is load… Continue reading Sunday Breakfast
Aunt Betty came over on Sunday to help me decorate Valentine’s cookies. John and Daddy decided they would build Legos all day. Gillian, on the other hand, told me “I’s going to help you. I do the sprinkles!” When Aunt Betty arrived, Gillian squirmed into her lap and refused to move. Again she told us… Continue reading Cookie assistant
I asked Grandma and Grandpa if they could watch John on Thursday (since schools were closed for the teacher’s conference). Grandma told me, “Well Grandpa has to take Aunt Betty to the airport and I have to teach Aunt Betty’s class for the rest of the day. But John can either go with Grandpa to… Continue reading Adventure with Grandma & Grandpa
Gillian likes to sleep in on the weekends. This morning, she found me in the kitchen. After I got my morning kisses and squeezies, she asked me “What you doing?” I told her that I was making waffles. She said “OK I help!” If you have ever had the assistance of a 3 year old,… Continue reading Waffles
Today was raining and yucky all day. John and Gillian didn’t complain at all about being inside all day. I think they were a little exhausted from playing outside all day yesterday. They spent most of the day in the basement playing with their toys. John came upstairs and said “I knew it! You are… Continue reading Lazy Sunday
John and Gill went up a hill 