Yup, that is all it takes to entertain a three year old. We threw some dry kidney beans in a bin with a few scoopers, measuring cups and cups and Quinn loves it. Simple, affordable good old fashioned play time. Sometimes it is nice to get back to the basics. In a world where my kid could navigate an iPad by three I like to make sure he is still playing and imagining. This last picture is of Quinn's flower. He has referred to it as his garden and the beach. He has buried ...
For the Kiddos
Birthday Bash
Well the little guy couldn't have had a more perfect day for his birthday or his birthday party. Here, in Wisconsin, we welcome 70 degree weather in October. The little guy requested a Badger birthday party so that is what he got. Obviously, they don't really make stuff for Badger birthday parties, it is more for tailgating/football parties. Anyhow, we did our best to make it fun and festive. Since he was only turning three it was mostly family and just a few little ones. One way we decorated ...
Making Birthday’s Special
Yesterday was my little guy's birthday. The big three! I can't believe how quickly the last three years has gone. I love birthdays and I love making my little guy feel special. Even if you are broke and can't throw a party or it is school day and you are super busy there are still ways to make your little ones feel special. For the cost of some streamers and a package of balloons (seriously, a couple of bucks) you can start their birthday off right. While Quinn was asleep we blew up some ...
Balloon Wreath
The little guy is turning 3!! I can't believe it. Good bye toddler, hello little boy. He has requested a Bucky Badger party. I have started to get the party decorations ready. For those of you who don't know Bucky Badger is the University of Wisconsin-Madison's mascot (and mine and the hubs Alma Mater or Alma Mama as Quinn says). The school colors are red and white, hence the red and white wreath. Pinterest might be the most expensive free thing. I was browsing Pinterest and saw a balloon ...
Four Months: Marking Milestones
I first saw this idea on Pinterest and knew it would be perfect for me. Eleanor already had chalkboard doors in her room and this would be the perfect way to mark her milestones. Since today was Eleanor's four month check-up, we decided to grab a shot of her with her "stats". I learned some things along the way. 1. Take pictures during the day when you have good lighting. 2. Write heavier. 3. Use a steadier hand! How did I end up with so many blurry shots? 4. Put all the information on one ...