Candyland

We figured it was time for Tyler to experience a board game.

We unwrapped the shrink wrapped box, Ty jumping up and down eager for a "CandyMan" to come tumbling out.

He was OK with the simple board game, plastic gingerbread men, and cards.

Mom and Jennie played on a team (me pretty much pulling her off of the board- apparently she was dancing), and Ty and Daddy played on a team. Tyler tried his best moving his little guy around the board. He cheered for everyone.

Then, after we finished, he said, "I have a better idea!"

Hey! We know that Santa!

...and Jennie was TERRIFIED of him. Ran away shaking her head and repeating, "No no no no no no."

Free Entertainment

Enjoying every single warm day

before the snow flies!

Making Cookies

I have to admit, when Tyler asked me, "Mommy, can we make cookies?" My gut reaction was, "Ugh... What a mess...."

But, then I remembered the advice of a wonderful woman from my church, Carol Lee. It was something about how moms should take the time to do fun things with our kids while they are little, and spend a whole lot less time worrying about messes and keeping the house clean.

So I said yes.

Honestly, they were so excited, and even more proud.

Then it was my turn to be proud when Tyler said he wanted to share the cookies with our neighbors, and then hand delivered them to five houses on our street.

Thanks for excellent advice, Carol. You were so right. I'm sure I won't remember how awesome my kitchen floor looked BEFORE the cookies, but I know I won't forget how much fun this hour was with my little buddies.

Jennie Creates

Yep. She has both finger paint AND Play-Doh in her hair.

A Boy and his Cars