As we wind up school for 2009, the kids and I are anxious for vacation. With that in mind, I planned out our last week to be one that is dedicated to the things I always wish I had time to teach my kids, but never quite do. Sometimes school can be so academically focused that the fun stuff gets Continue Reading →
I made a deal with my kids that after they were done with their candy experiments, I would give them each a $5 gift card to St*rbucks or J*amba Juice if they would be willing to throw away all of their Halloween candy (they all chose St*arbucks). Another creative way to rid yourself of the hassles of daily squabbling over Continue Reading →
With Halloween just barely under our belt and the rest of the holidays barreling down on us, I thought I’d broach the subject of candy. It seems to be everywhere in the world of a child–whether it’s as a reward for an accomplishment, a birthday party or just from a kind person that loves to see kids smile. I know Continue Reading →
After the last two posts I have written, if you are new to this blog, you might just wonder what is the difference between training and discipline. I was going to write about it but decided that since I had already done it, to not re-invent the wheel. I have added categories for my writing in the side-bar (not that Continue Reading →
When I spoke with my friends at MOPS, many people wanted some ideas for things that kids can do around the house to help. I have posted this before at this link: http://mommymap.blogspot.com/2007/10/job-listings.html However, the dynamics of my family has changed slightly since then so there are a few more things they help out with. The things my kids do Continue Reading →
Tonight as my kids were watching Charlie Brown on TV, Daughter of Purpose found a stash of toys I had in my room. Obviously by the way it enraptured her, she had not found these as of yet. I just had to laugh, they were the simplest things I’ve ever made. I’m sure you are laughing along with me at Continue Reading →
I don’t know what is about my Littlest One lately, but he seems to be the subject of many of my posts. He just cracks me up. I read in “The Birth Order Book” that the baby of the family is often the comedian. Well, he’s holding true to his place in the birth order of our family. He’s the Continue Reading →
As I ready our home for a family adventure this week–a real road trip, I thought I’d share a simple thing with you that we do in our home. I won’t post again until the weekend since I’ll be having fun elsewhere! Living in a large family, it can often be hard for my kids to get a spare moment Continue Reading →
I don’t know how it is in your house but it sure seems like I used to have to answer questions daily like, “Who gets to pick the movie?”, or “Can I open the garage?”, “Can I go get the mail?”, or “Can I have the Costco receipt and give it to the person at the door?” Now that’s really Continue Reading →