I need some suggestions. I really want to start having daily devotionals with the kids, but want to find a really good, and interesting, book to use. I looked at a bookstore this past weekend, but it was overwhelming. You've got ones for preschoolers. For boys. For girls. For teen boys. For teen girls. For families. For ages 6-10. For ages 2-5. For ages 13+.

I left with nothing.

So, if any of you have one that you have used that your children were really interested in and you enjoyed as well, please let me know. We have a wonderful Bible that was given to us and the kids love it, but I want something more.

Now a change of subject...

I know I need to do another updated post with photos, but we've been busy. And I haven't had time to download the photos from Easter onto my computer. Here's just a glimpse of Easter morning: Sophie was mad at me because I made her wear a dress that morning. And it was funny because she's actually into wearing dresses and skirts now. But she didn't want to smile or have her picture taken at all. I had to tell her that Mimi had a big booger in her nose (sorry Mimi!), but she didn't smile, just quickly turned her head and checked to see if I was lying. Great, I just realized I lied to my child ON EASTER to get what I wanted. Sorry, God. Probably why we didn't get a good family photo. I deserve it.

In other news, we are going to start getting ready to pack this weekend because we found out we have to move ourselves. I'm actually a little relieved. It's wonderful to have total strangers come into your house and spend 8 hours individually wrapping everything you own with paper and sticking it in boxes for you. But this means that on the other end, several rooms will be will be filled to the ceiling with this paper when you have to go and unwrap it all. And they wrap everything. Even trash. Or an open container with food in it and a piece of paper shoved in it so the food doesn't come out. I've seen it with my own eyes.

I'm glad they aren't moving us only because that means we will have to go through our stuff and toss or give away what we don't need. I told Brandon if it wasn't unpacked 3 years ago then it's going straight to Goodwill. Today, I threw out two trash bags full of old and broken toys. I didn't want to do anything, but I knew I'd regret it if I didn't get started. It felt soooooooooo good! My next stop, the massive amount of toys we have that are outside. That will be at least two huge black trash bags and I'm very excited about that! I've already got things picked out that I will be selling in the big consignment sale they have twice a year in Montgomery. Call me crazy, I already know.

Wish us luck. Say a prayer. I promise to be back soon with photos. : )

** PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE IN ALABAMA AND THE OTHER STATES THAT WERE HIT BY TORNADOES! I'M PRAISING GOD THAT MY FAMILY IS SAFE, BUT OTHERS WERE NOT SO LUCKY.

Meet "Nanny"

About a week ago, Sophie started talking about someone named "Nanny." It hasn't stopped. The other day in the van she started to sing about her (she loves to make up songs and it's always funny when she does) and then told me that I just ran over Nanny, but she was ok. The next day she said that Nanny was in the big black truck next to us and was going somewhere else. Tonight she started talking about her again so Brandon and I decided to find out more about this Nanny character. Here's what we learned:

(Setting: Sophie on one side of the table with her arms crossed and we are sitting across from her.)

Us - "What color hair does Nanny have?"
Sophie - "Lellow hair."

Us - "Is it curly or straight?
Sophie - "Straight. No, wait, curly."

Us - "Does she look like you?"
Sophie - "Yeah, but she's smaller than me."

Us - "How old is Nanny?"
Sophie - "Um, she's two. And then she's going to be three. And after that she's going to be four."

Us - "Where did you meet Nanny?"
Sophie - "Um, at a house."

Us - "Where does she live?"
Sophie - "She lives in a house around the corner. She had to go home. But she will come back because she likes us."

Us - "What does Nanny like to do? What does she like to play with?"
Sophie - "Um, babies. Some big babies, some small babies, some good babies, some bad babies."

Us - "What does she have to do to the bad babies?"
Sophie - "She puts them in time out."

Us - "What bad things to they do?"
Sophie - "Um, they say bad words." (We've been working on Christopher not using "bad" words.)

Us - "What else do they go to time out for?"
Sophie - "They don't listen."

Us - "Do you always listen to Mommy?"
Sophie - "Yes."

Us - "Really? You always listen to Mommy?"
Sophie - "Yup."

Us - "Alright."

Coming soon...

I have really enjoyed learning how to sew this year and started out with really simple stuff and tried a few harder things, but decided to go back to where I started. Burp cloths. I have always loved a cute burp cloth and it always seems to make spit up more tolerable. Well, I posted a pic of a couple of the ones I made this week and had such a great response that I've decided to make more and start selling them. I'm going to set up an Etsy shop this weekend, but wanted to give you a sneak peek at what I've been up to.



April's Special

I haven't posted about the specials that ThirtyOne is having lately because, well, I've been slacking in that area. But this month's is a good one! For every $31 you spend you get the ALL-IN-ONE ORGANIZER for HALF PRICE!!!! 

People, I LOVE this bag!!!!! 

I have games and books and wipes and crayons and kleenex and other items stuffed in here to keep the van clean and my kids entertained. It is $18 regular price but you can get it for $9 when you spend $31. And it makes a GREAT teacher gift, so just know that if you buy two, you get two for half price!! (That's basically, buy three get one free!) Grab a couple for friends, family, teachers and get one for yourself too!!


Painting project

The kids made some wooden projects at a kids event we went to recently and have been wanting to paint them. My kids LOVE to paint and I love that they enjoy it, but I'm not always up for getting it out. The other day I finally decided it was a good day to paint and sent them outside. Here's what they did:
So far so good...


I think Sophie is starting to lose focus really early...


Look at that concentration...

 Yup, just a matter of time...
(Does this remind anyone else of the kindergarten teacher in Billy Madison that paints her face with glue?)


 Little bit more...


AHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!


Christopher painted a hospital helicopter. Her told me exactly what he was going to do before he started. And he did it! I am really enjoying his age and watching how his mind works and the detail he wants to put into things!


Finished product. He was so proud! (When he saw this photo he said, "I look goofy!" and laughed.)


Miss Priss with her beautiful heart shelf. She had a little help. Christopher painted an "S" on the back of it for her.

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