Today was a beautiful day. The sun was shining and it warmed up a little bit unlike these last few days here in Ohio. I was really hoping for snow though. They were calling for 5 to 10 inches the other night, I was up all night I was so excited, felt like a kid again. And of course as usual, we didn't get much. My children still didn't have school the next morning and I was dog tired too.
I wanted to apologize to anyone that reads my blog,I have been busy these last few weeks,maybe starting a new career. This would help my family tremendously. Living pay check to pay check each week is very hard, struggling to pay the bills. I know we aren't the only ones of course. It's not the bills that bother me so much as the sad look on my children's faces when i tell them maybe next week we could do this or that week. You just know that your children don't understand and you obviously can't burden them with all your worries.
My advice for that would be to find something crafty to do at home with your child. find some scrap paper to make cut outs or make a puppet show out of old socks. These ideas are inexpensive and give your child's imagination room to grow. make a book or read a book. Let your child point out words they know. It's not the money that you spend on your children, but the time that you spend with them. They love you for dancing around the house and being silly. Picking a kids movie to watch for the night. building a clubhouse out of the dining room chairs and sitting under there with them and pretending that there are bears rooting for food. (That is very exciting)!
My children have taught me the true meaning of patience and understanding. Yes, sometimes we all still have our off days and if you find yourself in a moment that you just want to scream, then please look at your child and just smile! The return face that you will receive should be enough to wash those stress and worries away.
Kids are very intelligent when you stop and listen. The things they say and do are memories forever.
These are just my thoughts. Now please go make memories with your children and show them just how much you love them and how deep down your just a big kid yourself!!
have a blessed day:)
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Monday, December 31, 2007
Family Creations
Family Creations:
In our house we have something called family creations. It gives you and your children the chance to have some creative fun with out costing you a bunch of money,actually it is free.
The first thing you will need is a bunch of different colored pens,markers,pencils or whatever you have available. Then you will need some magazines or newspaper articles. The next thing you will need is some blank paper and scissors,tape or glue.
You and your family members can go through the articles together and cut out words or pictures.
Ex: I usually go through the papers and cut out the words that my children know and can read by themselves.
Then you'll want to decorate your paper with the colored markers or such.
I take the words or pictures that I cut out and let the children make their own story with them. Then I glue them or tape the words and pictures down for them. This is great fun for your child getting to make up their own story.
Then let them read their story out loud to you and your family.
This will make them feel really good about making a book or whatever you help them make. Good luck! If you have any questions please feel free to post a comment.:)
In our house we have something called family creations. It gives you and your children the chance to have some creative fun with out costing you a bunch of money,actually it is free.
The first thing you will need is a bunch of different colored pens,markers,pencils or whatever you have available. Then you will need some magazines or newspaper articles. The next thing you will need is some blank paper and scissors,tape or glue.
You and your family members can go through the articles together and cut out words or pictures.
Ex: I usually go through the papers and cut out the words that my children know and can read by themselves.
Then you'll want to decorate your paper with the colored markers or such.
I take the words or pictures that I cut out and let the children make their own story with them. Then I glue them or tape the words and pictures down for them. This is great fun for your child getting to make up their own story.
Then let them read their story out loud to you and your family.
This will make them feel really good about making a book or whatever you help them make. Good luck! If you have any questions please feel free to post a comment.:)
Thursday, December 20, 2007
I love you card (Kids activities)
Children's Interests:
Giving your child a purpose for writing directs his/her attention away from random scribbling. It is important to give your child a specific task with paper and writing instruments. Creating a greeting card is a great incentive for your child to practice writing.
Materials: Card stock paper in different colors
Crayons
Markers
Pencils
Stamps
Old greeting cards
Getting started: Set up the table with all the art supplies within reach. Have a few old greeting cards for your child to look at for ideas.
Invite your child to the table to make and I love you card for a family member.
Ask him/her to recall cards they have sent or received for a birthday or holiday. Show him/her some of the old cards.
Explain that your child can use any of the writing instruments to make his own card.
Ask him to work on both the front and the inside of the card. If your child asks,record his dictation on the card.
Encourage your child to talk about his work as he completes it. Your child,what do you think should go inside the card?
Allow him to make multiple cards for other family members or friends.
Closing: Allow your child to make one card for any occasion,following the basic format of a card. Surprise your child by making him a card,further reinforcing the purpose of this form of writing.
Giving your child a purpose for writing directs his/her attention away from random scribbling. It is important to give your child a specific task with paper and writing instruments. Creating a greeting card is a great incentive for your child to practice writing.
Materials: Card stock paper in different colors
Crayons
Markers
Pencils
Stamps
Old greeting cards
Getting started: Set up the table with all the art supplies within reach. Have a few old greeting cards for your child to look at for ideas.
Invite your child to the table to make and I love you card for a family member.
Ask him/her to recall cards they have sent or received for a birthday or holiday. Show him/her some of the old cards.
Explain that your child can use any of the writing instruments to make his own card.
Ask him to work on both the front and the inside of the card. If your child asks,record his dictation on the card.
Encourage your child to talk about his work as he completes it. Your child,what do you think should go inside the card?
Allow him to make multiple cards for other family members or friends.
Closing: Allow your child to make one card for any occasion,following the basic format of a card. Surprise your child by making him a card,further reinforcing the purpose of this form of writing.
My Photo Book Kids activities
New and fun activities to do with your kids.......
My photo book:
Children learn about print through everyday activities. To help your child understand that print carries a message,use photos of himself to spark conversation and make a book.
Materials: Pictures of your child
Blank sheets of paper
Glue
Guiding your child's learning: Ask your child to tell you what he/she is doing in each picture,writing down what he says under the pictures.
Glue,staple or tape the pages together to make a book.
Getting started: Glue or tape the pictures near the top of the blank sheets of paper. Write a story to go along with your pictures for your book.
Closing: Help your child read the finished book with you,encouraging them to use the pictures to help him/her remember the words you wrote down.
The challenge: ave your child think of a title for his/her book. Then make a cover page. Then have them write their name as the author.
Activity Extensions: Have your child cut pictures of his/her favorite foods from magazines. Glue or tape the pictures on paper plates. Write the names of the food under the pictures. Punch holes in the sides of the paper plates,combine them to form a book and secure them with small metal rings.
My photo book:
Children learn about print through everyday activities. To help your child understand that print carries a message,use photos of himself to spark conversation and make a book.
Materials: Pictures of your child
Blank sheets of paper
Glue
Guiding your child's learning: Ask your child to tell you what he/she is doing in each picture,writing down what he says under the pictures.
Glue,staple or tape the pages together to make a book.
Getting started: Glue or tape the pictures near the top of the blank sheets of paper. Write a story to go along with your pictures for your book.
Closing: Help your child read the finished book with you,encouraging them to use the pictures to help him/her remember the words you wrote down.
The challenge: ave your child think of a title for his/her book. Then make a cover page. Then have them write their name as the author.
Activity Extensions: Have your child cut pictures of his/her favorite foods from magazines. Glue or tape the pictures on paper plates. Write the names of the food under the pictures. Punch holes in the sides of the paper plates,combine them to form a book and secure them with small metal rings.
Candy Cane Cookies
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup Fleischmann's Original Margarine-stick, softened
1/2 cup Egg Beaters 100% Liquid Egg Whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
12 drop red food coloring
Icing
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons reduced fat (2%) milk
1 tablespoon Fleischmann's Original Margarine-stick, softened
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
Dough: Mix flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl until well blended; set aside.
Beat granulated sugar and Fleischmann's in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add Egg Beaters, vanilla and 1 teaspoon almond extract; beat until well blended. Add flour mixture; beat just until blended.
Divide dough in half; set one half aside. Stir food coloring into remaining dough until well blended. Shape each dough piece into ball; wrap individually with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 350F. Divide each ball of dough into 32 pieces. Roll each piece into a 5-inch rope. Twist 1 red and 1 white rope together; bend one end to resemble candy cane. Place, 2 inches apart, on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or just until set and lightly browned. Remove from baking sheets; cool completely on wire racks.
Icing: Combine confectioners' sugar, milk, Fleischmann's and 1 teaspoon almond extract; beat with wire whisk until well blended. Add additional confectioners' sugar or milk, if needed, to reach desired drizzling consistency. Drizzle icing over each "candy cane." Let stand until icing is set. Store in airtight container at room temperature
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup Fleischmann's Original Margarine-stick, softened
1/2 cup Egg Beaters 100% Liquid Egg Whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
12 drop red food coloring
Icing
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons reduced fat (2%) milk
1 tablespoon Fleischmann's Original Margarine-stick, softened
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
Dough: Mix flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl until well blended; set aside.
Beat granulated sugar and Fleischmann's in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add Egg Beaters, vanilla and 1 teaspoon almond extract; beat until well blended. Add flour mixture; beat just until blended.
Divide dough in half; set one half aside. Stir food coloring into remaining dough until well blended. Shape each dough piece into ball; wrap individually with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 350F. Divide each ball of dough into 32 pieces. Roll each piece into a 5-inch rope. Twist 1 red and 1 white rope together; bend one end to resemble candy cane. Place, 2 inches apart, on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or just until set and lightly browned. Remove from baking sheets; cool completely on wire racks.
Icing: Combine confectioners' sugar, milk, Fleischmann's and 1 teaspoon almond extract; beat with wire whisk until well blended. Add additional confectioners' sugar or milk, if needed, to reach desired drizzling consistency. Drizzle icing over each "candy cane." Let stand until icing is set. Store in airtight container at room temperature
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Time Clock
Five seconds on the clock,
The tired boy crouches down
Seeking his enemies out,
Looking to the left,
Then right.
He hesitates,breathes,
He slowly slides the football between his legs,
Balances it with his right hand,
Raises his left hand.
There's a stillness in the team,
Before he screams out the plays,
Two thirty two.
The ball slides up and into the player behind,
Who catches it,runs,...
Touchdown!
HYC 9/18/05
The tired boy crouches down
Seeking his enemies out,
Looking to the left,
Then right.
He hesitates,breathes,
He slowly slides the football between his legs,
Balances it with his right hand,
Raises his left hand.
There's a stillness in the team,
Before he screams out the plays,
Two thirty two.
The ball slides up and into the player behind,
Who catches it,runs,...
Touchdown!
HYC 9/18/05
Favorite Recipes
Chocolate chip cookies
2-1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp. McCormick Pure Vanilla extract
2 Large eggs
1 pkg. (120z) Nestle' toll house Semi sweet chocolate morsels
Optional: (1 cup chopped nuts)
Preheat oven to 375F
Combine flour,baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar,brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy.
Add eggs one at a time,beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and nuts (optional). Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes:remove to wire rack to cool completely.
Makes 12-20 cookies depending
2-1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp. McCormick Pure Vanilla extract
2 Large eggs
1 pkg. (120z) Nestle' toll house Semi sweet chocolate morsels
Optional: (1 cup chopped nuts)
Preheat oven to 375F
Combine flour,baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar,brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy.
Add eggs one at a time,beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and nuts (optional). Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes:remove to wire rack to cool completely.
Makes 12-20 cookies depending
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