Lately, my kids have been obsessed with building tents. I don't mind it, it's great to see their little minds at work. I've discovered that if you give a kid a sheet and a few chairs you hand them their own world. A world where dinosaurs exist, or space is just a heart beat away.
Isn't it amazing how little minds work? Just give them an opportunity and their little imaginations take off.
Have a great day!
Ms. T
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Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Thursday, July 7, 2016
Punch A Duck
I have this weird saying. When something goes wrong instead of saying something like, "oh stink!" I say, "punch a duck!" I know I'm weird.
Anyway, the other day the kids and I were in Rural King (it is kinda like a Walmart for people with animals). They have a section in the store where they have chicks, ducks and rabbits for sale. I was looking at some things near that section and the kids were enjoying looking at the little animals.
My phone started ringing and I reached to pull it out of my purse. It slipped out of my fingers and fell to the floor. Out of reflex I exclaimed, "Oh, PUNCH A DUCK!" Without missing a beat, Firecracker responded, "But Mom, the sign says we aren't supposed to touch them." (Like he always obeys when I tell him to punch a duck *yeah right*) When I looked up there were about 7 or 8 people staring at me. So then like any rational person (sarcasm) I start rambling about how I'm not really an animal abuser and it's just an expression I use and that I know I'm weird.
I'm pretty sure after that episode they wouldn't have let me buy a duck (or chick for that matter), and I can't say I'd blame them. Thankfully, that wasn't why we were there.
Have a great day!
Ms. T
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Anyway, the other day the kids and I were in Rural King (it is kinda like a Walmart for people with animals). They have a section in the store where they have chicks, ducks and rabbits for sale. I was looking at some things near that section and the kids were enjoying looking at the little animals.
My phone started ringing and I reached to pull it out of my purse. It slipped out of my fingers and fell to the floor. Out of reflex I exclaimed, "Oh, PUNCH A DUCK!" Without missing a beat, Firecracker responded, "But Mom, the sign says we aren't supposed to touch them." (Like he always obeys when I tell him to punch a duck *yeah right*) When I looked up there were about 7 or 8 people staring at me. So then like any rational person (sarcasm) I start rambling about how I'm not really an animal abuser and it's just an expression I use and that I know I'm weird.
I'm pretty sure after that episode they wouldn't have let me buy a duck (or chick for that matter), and I can't say I'd blame them. Thankfully, that wasn't why we were there.
Have a great day!
Ms. T
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Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Our 4th of July Activities (Yes, I know yesterday was the actual 4th of July)
Yesterday, our little family had a great day. First, the Hubs took the kids to breakfast and let me sleep in! (Swoon) After my loves all came home, we left and went to see Finding Dory. It was cute. Next, we came home and napped! Yay! For nap time!! Finally, I took the kids to see a fireworks display.
They had never been to an actual big show, and man, did they love it! They kept saying, "Wow! That kind is my favorite!" and then another firework would go off and they would repeat the same sentiments. It was so cute. I've always loved firework shows. Growing up my parents always took my siblings and I to a fireworks show every 4th of July. It was tradition (it didn't hurt that there was a location that was roughly 10 minutes from home that did one every year for free).
Though I've always loved watching fireworks shows, watching my kid's reactions to their very first one was so great! It was almost as good as the show itself =). Seeing life through a kid's eyes is so amazing. It reminds me that we don't need all the "stuff" we fill our lives with. Entertainment can be found in the simplest forms: Dirt piles, puddles, bubbles, side walk chalk, a hose, stars, clouds etc. All we have to do is stop and open our eyes to the endless amounts of entertainment surrounding us every day.
Here is a picture of some of the fireworks we watched, although they didn't turn out very well...
While we were driving home, I asked the kids if they knew why we celebrate the 4th of July every year. Of course, because they're 7 & 5 they answered, "no". I explained how our country used to be part of England and that the King of England was putting more and more taxes on the people here and it was making it hard for them. To this the kids exclaimed, "That King was just being selfish! That's not fair!" I finished by telling them that the people here in America didn't think it was fair either so they signed the Declaration of Independence saying that we were now our own country and didn't belong to England any more.
I went on to tell them how the King didn't like that and sent an army over here to start a war to make us be part of England even if we didn't want to be. The kids were horrified saying things like, "That King was soooo mean!"
I finished by telling the kids that our country won the war and the right to be a free country. They started cheering and saying things like, "Wow! That's so awesome!!", "Yes!", "Shew, yeah, we won!" It was so amazing. All together it was an awesome day.
Have a great day!
Ms. T
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They had never been to an actual big show, and man, did they love it! They kept saying, "Wow! That kind is my favorite!" and then another firework would go off and they would repeat the same sentiments. It was so cute. I've always loved firework shows. Growing up my parents always took my siblings and I to a fireworks show every 4th of July. It was tradition (it didn't hurt that there was a location that was roughly 10 minutes from home that did one every year for free).
Though I've always loved watching fireworks shows, watching my kid's reactions to their very first one was so great! It was almost as good as the show itself =). Seeing life through a kid's eyes is so amazing. It reminds me that we don't need all the "stuff" we fill our lives with. Entertainment can be found in the simplest forms: Dirt piles, puddles, bubbles, side walk chalk, a hose, stars, clouds etc. All we have to do is stop and open our eyes to the endless amounts of entertainment surrounding us every day.
Here is a picture of some of the fireworks we watched, although they didn't turn out very well...
While we were driving home, I asked the kids if they knew why we celebrate the 4th of July every year. Of course, because they're 7 & 5 they answered, "no". I explained how our country used to be part of England and that the King of England was putting more and more taxes on the people here and it was making it hard for them. To this the kids exclaimed, "That King was just being selfish! That's not fair!" I finished by telling them that the people here in America didn't think it was fair either so they signed the Declaration of Independence saying that we were now our own country and didn't belong to England any more.
I went on to tell them how the King didn't like that and sent an army over here to start a war to make us be part of England even if we didn't want to be. The kids were horrified saying things like, "That King was soooo mean!"
I finished by telling the kids that our country won the war and the right to be a free country. They started cheering and saying things like, "Wow! That's so awesome!!", "Yes!", "Shew, yeah, we won!" It was so amazing. All together it was an awesome day.
Have a great day!
Ms. T
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Thursday, June 30, 2016
Animals
The other day the kids and I were driving and Sweet pea was singing, "And Bingo was his name-o". Occasionally she would get stuck on a part of the song and I would sing the part she didn't know and then she would pick right back up. At one point in the middle of the song we have this conversation:
Sweet Pea: "Mommy, there is a cow that belongs to this song."
Me: "No, baby, that is 'Old McDonald'."
SP: "No, Mommy, a cow belongs to it. I heard it on my teacher's radio and his name is Black."
Me: "Umm, ok, I've just never heard of a cow with this song."
At this point in the conversation Sweet pea is convinced that I have never heard of any animals but dogs.
SP: "Let me tell you there are giraffes, koala bears, bears..."
I was sitting in the front seat trying my hardest not to burst out laughing. I just sat and listened to her recitation of different animals. Silly munchkin =)
Have a great day!
Ms. T
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Sweet Pea: "Mommy, there is a cow that belongs to this song."
Me: "No, baby, that is 'Old McDonald'."
SP: "No, Mommy, a cow belongs to it. I heard it on my teacher's radio and his name is Black."
Me: "Umm, ok, I've just never heard of a cow with this song."
At this point in the conversation Sweet pea is convinced that I have never heard of any animals but dogs.
SP: "Let me tell you there are giraffes, koala bears, bears..."
I was sitting in the front seat trying my hardest not to burst out laughing. I just sat and listened to her recitation of different animals. Silly munchkin =)
Have a great day!
Ms. T
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Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Anniversary!
9 years ago today I married the love of my life. I'm so thankful for him. God truly blessed me by bringing the Hubs into my life, and I thank God daily for him.
Happy Anniversary, My Love! 9 years! There are now only 91 years left on your contract ;).
Have a great day!
Ms. T
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Happy Anniversary, My Love! 9 years! There are now only 91 years left on your contract ;).
Have a great day!
Ms. T
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Thursday, June 23, 2016
Travels
A couple weeks ago the Hubs, kids and I drove to visit the Hub's dad. On our drive I began noticing different business signs that were misspelled. Now, mind you that I teach English. Obviously, these kinds of things drive me absolutely crazy. Allow me to share with you a few of these ridiculous signs:
* Buy some tomatetoes (should be 'tomatoes')
* Money Mizer Pawn Shop (should be 'miser')
* Buy some veges (should be 'veggies')
* Mama's Bisquits (should be 'biscuits')
I know there were more, but I can't remember them right now. Aren't these ridiculous enough?
Have a great day!
Ms. T
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* Buy some tomatetoes (should be 'tomatoes')
* Money Mizer Pawn Shop (should be 'miser')
* Buy some veges (should be 'veggies')
* Mama's Bisquits (should be 'biscuits')
I know there were more, but I can't remember them right now. Aren't these ridiculous enough?
Have a great day!
Ms. T
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Monday, June 20, 2016
Summer!
Somehow it is already the 4th week of summer. We have been super busy these last 3 weeks. So busy in fact that we haven't even been to the beach yet! *GASP* The first week was the obligatory "Teachers must clean up their classroom and get report cards ready". The second week we went to visit the Hub's Dad. And last week was Vacation Bible School at our church.
It has been a good summer so far, but I'm glad to be able to just hang out at home. Happy summer, friends!
Have a good day!
Ms. T
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It has been a good summer so far, but I'm glad to be able to just hang out at home. Happy summer, friends!
Have a good day!
Ms. T
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