Monthly Archives: January 2012

Baking with Kids

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

This is what happens when I start baking. They all want to join the party! This time it was only a boxed cake mix. I really did not need many helpers, but out came the chair and stools anyway! Just … Continue reading →

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Is it Still Cereal if it Comes in a Bag?

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

As we were walking through the grocery store, Rebecca (3) pointed to this and said, “Mama, is this for the birds?” “No, Honey, it’s cereal.” “Oh. I thought it was bird food!” We usually get cereal in boxes.

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If a Tree Falls in a Forest…

Posted on January 21, 2012 by

If a tree falls in a forest, and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? If a child is alone in the back yard, and no one is around to see it, do they throw … Continue reading →

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Another One of Emily’s Comments

Posted on January 21, 2012 by

While eating dinner last night, Emily got “that look” on her face, and told me, “Mom, I was saying something in my mind, and I forgot what it was!” What a kid!

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An Idea…

Posted on January 17, 2012 by

The other night we had hot chocolate with dinner. Of course, that meant marshmallows too. The marshmallows we had were these little colorful car-shaped ones. They didn’t dissolve that well, and they almost seemed big enough to roast… And then … Continue reading →

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Where did this Hair Come From?

Posted on January 16, 2012 by

I walked out of my bedroom yesterday to find THIS in the hallway. Now, we do have a lot of hair in the family. When we added the dog a few  years ago, I had to start sweeping/vacuuming twice as … Continue reading →

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Measuring Up

Posted on January 14, 2012 by

Last night Rebecca found my tape measure. Of course, she proceeded to “measure” herself. She was doing a pretty good job of it too! She had the end of the tape measure all the way up to her head, and … Continue reading →

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Cooking with Mom

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

I like to have my kids cook with me. We can get in lots of quality one-on-one time if they take turns cooking with me. I want to start the habit back up. This morning, while getting dinner in the … Continue reading →

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Making Cookies and Spending Time Together

Posted on January 5, 2012 by

We are still easing back into routines and normalcy after Christmas around here. It was a laid back day, and our work was done when my oldest son got home from school. We did our normal thing: trumpet practice, then … Continue reading →

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