So just because we live in Amelia county, it does not mean that OUR lives are slow and dull. Actually it's quite the opposite. Sometimes I actually do wish our lives were slower and more calm. With preschool, speech therapy, two boys and a husband who works a lot, our schedules are quite full.
Which is one reason why I wanted to start the blog back up. I have been pinteresting a lot and have so many ideas for new recipes and crafts that I would love to share. Also, I would really love to have some "me" time where I can actually organize all my thoughts and projects instead of just having them all bundled up in my head. I am imagining myself with a cup of coffee sitting in front of the computer typing my blog while my boys play peacefully and quietly downstairs. Haha, sorry I just popped into an alternative universe where I actually can drink one cup of coffee without having to put it in the microwave 100 times to warm it up. Anyways, maybe one day that will come true but for now, I will hopefully write my blog with two kids hanging from my legs and my coffee cup being warmed up in the microwave...again.
Anyways, one of my latest projects has been chore charts for the boys. I have been wanting to order them personalized fancy charts but then realized I could do it myself for free. So since neither of them can read yet, I did pictures instead of words. As of right now, all they have to do is make their bed, brush their teeth, get dressed, set the table and pick up their toys. If they get stickers on all the spots for the entire week, they get $1. Once they accumulate enough money we will introduce them to Dave Ramsay's save, give and spend categories but for now we will just stick to the basics.
Underneath the chore charts, you can see a bible verse. That is also a new development. I have started to introduce simple bible verses for the boys to memorize. This weeks verse is "Trust the Lord with all your heart." Proverbs 3:5.
So I'll leave you with a question. We have literally 1 million acorns outside right now. Later today I am going to have the boys go on a hunt for all of them and put them in a bag. And I need to find an age appropriate craft for them to do with them all. I seriously am having a major mind block on ideas for these darn acorns. Anyone have any ideas?
acorns, acorns everywhere....