Back to School

Well, I love traditions... so, some that I'm considering/doing this year come from here and here and from my head... We already did separate date with mommy school shopping days. Kylie chose a movie on hers and Ari the escalators and play place at the mall and a stuffed animal.

I think that we are going to do the school fairy (treat in bookbags which are hung on their doors) (Like the 12 days of Christmas).

A spoonful of sugar to make you have a sweet year on the morning of...

A giant cookie to celebrate the end of the first day...

And, my own version of the Kissing Hand... I'm going to get a little container for notes and a Hershey's Kiss everyday...

Look at these AWESOME ideas!!!!

UNDER THE SYCAMORE

cool blog

wish i was like this... totally inspiring... http://makeitblog.com/

Happy Mother's Day

When You Thought I Wasn’t Looking

“When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned it was good to be kind to animals.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw you make my favorite cake for me and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I heard you say a prayer, and I knew there is a God I could always talk to and I learned to trust in God.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw you give of your time and money to help people who had nothing and I learned that those who have something should give to those who don’t.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I felt you kiss me good night and I felt loved and safe.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it and I learned we have to take care of what we are given.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw how you handed your responsibilities even when you didn’t feel good and I learned that I would have to be responsible when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw tears come to your eyes and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it’s all right to cry.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw that you cared and I wanted to e everything that I could be.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I learned most of life’s lessons that I need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I looked at you and wanted to say, “Thanks for all the things I saw….When you thought I wasn’t looking.”

What Am I Going to Be?

I remember feeling overwhelmed with what I should do or go my senior year... Then, for 3 years, I was perfectly content and happy, knowing that I was where I should be teaching... I loved it... Then, I became a full time mom, totally happy with what I was and loving it... But, it was also a difficult decision at the time... Now, I am coming up to another stage... Should I go back to school and teach a bit again with great benefits and the ability to travel/ pay off the house after the first year? (But that's all really scary to go back to school and interview!) Should I get a part time temporary type job without as much money, but a little less preparation- still fear of the finding it part? Or, should I just volunteer and work around the house? Or, should I pursue photography- also scary because I don't know how to start a buisness? Yikes!!! I am so unsure and lost and scared... need to pray!!!

Exciting New Website!!!

I just heard about a website that has just about everything that I'm interested in right now! And, they are having their launch tomorrow!!! Vanilla Bees

Ideas for Ari's B-day Party... (or for a fun theme day)

Bugs: Ari's choice for this year, and what I'm mostly searching for...
bug hats and recipes
suckers with grasshoppers
oriental trading company- awesome bug stuff!
Bug Unit with TONS of books and cool ideas

Where the Wild Things Are: tons of FUN crafts!!!!!