School Project

Benjamin was sent home with a "Family School Project." He was to make a picture of what SPRING means to his family. He did a GREAT job!

Being Sick is Never Fun

A few weeks ago when we were all sick, I went to check on the boys. This is what I found them doing. Very sweet indeed to find Benjamin looking after his little brother! He said that Jacob just wanted to listen to a story, so Benjamin took it upon himself to fulfill this request!

Responses!!!

Thanks to those of you who have been sending in creative ideas for my project of teaching kids a FUN way of learning to be tidy and organized. I have had some great "sayings" come in.

TOY ROOM:
Please be wonderful boys, and pick up your toys!

HAMPER AREA:
Star Light, Star Bright, Put dirty clothes away tonight!

BOOKCASE:
After you read, replace it indeed!

Bip-i-ty, Bop-i-ty, Boo.....tidy your books like good boys do!


KEEP THEM COMING! Still need ideas for the desk/craft area.

Feedback

Okay readers, time to put you to work.

I have been coming up with ideas of how to make "organizing" and "keeping things tidy" a fun concept for children to learn. So far, we have made a few posters and hung them in strategically placed spots around the house. In the back porch we have a poster that says: "This room gets the blues if we don't put away our jackets and shoes." In the bathroom is a poster with "If you sprinkle when you tinkle, be a sweetie and wipe the seatie." And another that says: "Boys who are neat, lift the seat, when they are through, they put it down too." Anyways, these are creative, catchy and easy for children to remember but yet encourages the concept of tidiness.

So, where you readers come in.......... is that I am looking for phrases for the toy room, book case, desk and clothes hamper areas. Any phrases or ideas would be welcome!!!! Let the "creative juices" flow and help me come up with something! :) :) :)

Thanks a million!!!

S.P.R.I.N.G has sprung......in my backyard!

How nice it is to have warmer weather, gentle breezes and new growth peeking up! I was quite excited to see my Irises starting to poke through the ground!

Gymnastics Grand Finale

Benjamin has been part of the North Peace Gymnastics Club this past year since September. He has really enjoyed himself, learned lots and progressed well. He has been promoted to a level above where most boys his age are; too bad that we are leaving Peace River. Hopefully there will be gymnastics available at our new location. Anyways, the "Grand Finale" was a great success. His group performed to the familiar song "Fishin' In The Dark" - well planned and put together. Just a few pictures from this event.

Springs Here?...............NOT!

This is what greeted us out the window this morning! BLAH!

Swimming

Since Grannie is up visiting, we took the boys out for Family Swim. We all had a "SPLASH!" We could hardly get Benjamin off the water slide, he loved it so much.... where as Jacob loved to play basketball. No doubt about it that Mom and I preferred the hot tub.

Big Boy Now

Finally the crib is back in storage. Jacob was very excited to get into his "big-boy" bed. He smiles every time you lay him down for his nap.

B.O.Y.S

Getting a decent picture of the boys is next to impossible. I think Benjamin was rather apprehensive that Jacob had a hockey stick in his hand.