Monday, I had to run to Costco and pick up a few things and my kids had some money from Grandma that they wanted to spend at the dollar store. So we went to the Costco that was nearer to the dollar store and further away from where we usually go. The kids had a great time spending their loot and it was quick in and out of Costco so everyone was happy!
Yesterday we met up with some friends and went to the pool to keep cool and have fun in the heat. It was fun, my kids had a great time! Kayla ended up staying for over 5 hours and the rest of us left earlier because I needed to come home and nap Tyler.
It was a little difficult for me because Tyler, being the 2.5 year old that he is, kept going out deeper and deeper in the water. I would have to cut off my conversation with my friend constantly to chase after him. Meanwhile the older kids were around the other side of the pool where I couldn't see them, the pool is horshoe shaped. All I could do was pray they were okay and check on them periodically. I forgot my camera, but I probably wouldn't have been able to get any pictures anyway.
Tomorrow is the first day of school and my kids are fairly excited. They are looking forward to seeing their friends, but not looking forward to the homework. (I'm not looking forward to trying to get them to do their homework either!) Tonight is meet the teacher night and so we will bring all their school supplies then, and I'm looking forward to getting these bags of stuff out of my house!
I'm looking forward to getting back to a more structured schedule, my house staying clean for more than 5 minutes (though Tyler will still be at home, so maybe not?), and having some peace and quiet to make some phone calls that I need to make, etc...
I've been working a lot on this upcoming Super Saturday for Enrichment. We are doing these projects
Tissue Paper Plate - We are buying clear glass platters at Walmart and will modge podge cute tissue paper to the backside for a festive look.
Sunday Bag- We are going to get smaller ones that the kids can use for their scriptures/Sunday stuff and decorate them.
Glass Blocks - These are the blocks you see in bathrooms instead of windows to let light in, but that you can't see out of. We will put Christmas lights inside and one will be wrapped with ribbon like a gift (they turn out so beautiful) and the other's will have a vinyl picture of Shepherd's and Sheep (Christmasy) and word's to the effect of 'Wisemen still seek him'
FHE board - done with vinyl lettering
Quote Board - Love is Spoken Here
Welcome Sign - Either with Wood letters going vertically or vinyl letters
"Be" Tile - Pres. Hinckley's 6 Be's done with a cute font in vinyl letters around the 4 sides of the tile.
Quiet Book - done scrapbook style for older kids with pictures of the Prophet's and/or the Mormonad poster post cards.
Card Making Class - We will have 4 cards people can make that are just an assortment like Happy Birthday, Thinking of You, Thank you and a blank generic one
Christmas Treats Class - quick and easy things to make and take to neighbors or that even your kids could make.
...and I'm supposed to come up with one more, something Christ-centered and in the price range of $12-$15, any ideas?
Oh, and just a vent - I have not been able to comment on blogs or post on my blog for quite a few days now. It is SO frustrating. So, I'm glad it worked today we will see if it get's better in the coming days or not!
7 comments:
Those enrichment activities look SO fun! Our ward doesn't do super saturday at all, so I get to just drool over everybody elses projects.
We start school tomorrow as well. Crazy!! Can't believe it is time for that to begin. Enjoy!
I can't believe school is starting already. I guess that is the life for those of us without school-aged kids!
Your activities look so fun. After last year's nightmare (wherein I almost killed myself for two days), I am opting out this year. :-)
Have a great first day of school!!!
Your Enrichment looks wonderful!!!
Hope the first day went okay for the kids. I hear ya on the house staying picked up for 5 minutes. I am longing for that one alone. Good luck with Super Saturday. Those are always a lot of work. The things you have thus far sound awesome!
Your super saturday sounds truly super. I've never been very attracted to that day of festivities, as most of the plans revolve around glue guns and some kind of paint, but some of yours would tempt me there.
Good luck getting your kids back into the swing of things. I'm sure they're excited. I always loved getting back to school.
And your description of chasing after your baby at the pool is the story of my life. Sigh.
that is an amazing assortment of projects and they all look wonderful. I wish I was coming!
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