tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15939011.post1040984351690409656..comments2023-07-31T05:47:48.419-07:00Comments on Inadequate Mother... Glorious Savior: I'm Melting!!Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01819886376774696190noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15939011.post-7220584196493553072008-06-26T16:33:00.000-07:002008-06-26T16:33:00.000-07:00All I did was read the words 'popsicle tree' and i...All I did was read the words 'popsicle tree' and i just cracked up laughing, and then cloud gazing..(what clouds, even mist can't hang around in this environment)<BR/>Okay, I know it isn't terribly productive but Ikea does have an indoor play area, and it gives you a chance to walk around (exercise is hard to come by, unless you have a gym membership which we don't at the moment) While you're at Ikea, get their 40m long roll of paper ($7) Now you have another activity! Roll out the paper in the longest stretch of your house (go for the big effect) and have a coloring marathon...or trace the kids bodies and decorate with clothes, hair, etc. Use the paper for birthday banners or just for fun banners. <BR/>Hmmm..I'll try to think.Jenna K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09933507995750229051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15939011.post-72349697751331783892008-06-25T13:06:00.000-07:002008-06-25T13:06:00.000-07:00Your post brings back so many memories of when my ...Your post brings back so many memories of when my guys were little here in the desert. One of my boys' favorite things to do when school was done was to build forts in the house. Gratefully, we had an extra room (an enclosed carport) that I let them transform each summer into a myriad of homemade tunnels made out of old sheets, blankets, an ironing board, brooms...whatever they could find and then, I just let them create away. Each year the forts grew more intricate and they would sleep in them, watch movies (yes, they put a tv inside!), read, play with leggos, etc. My two oldest sons (in their 20's now) are the best fort makers this side of the Mississippi to this very day. Just ask the Grogg family, whom we went camping with a few years ago...my guys made a fort in the woods for the kids and last I heard it is still standing today!Deborah Geeslinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08676994284469711849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15939011.post-73507340430097257322008-06-25T12:49:00.000-07:002008-06-25T12:49:00.000-07:00Wow Christa- what an awesome list!! Thanks so much...Wow Christa- what an awesome list!! Thanks so much for taking the time to write it up for me!! <BR/><BR/>Love the ball bit idea and footprints with contact paper! <BR/><BR/>Enjoy your beautiful weather :-)Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01819886376774696190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15939011.post-4012320941591550772008-06-25T12:43:00.000-07:002008-06-25T12:43:00.000-07:00Okay, Tara -- reading about summer for you was lik...Okay, Tara -- reading about summer for you was like me telling the story of my minnesota winters -- so here's what we do in the winter:<BR/><BR/>Blow up balloons (endless fun!);<BR/>Have a dance party (sandra boynton, Laurie Berkner, Ralph Covert, or Songtime kids has a dance beat :); Use contact paper to make footprints to follow around the house; build forts and read books inside or tell stories; bake cookies to eat and share with others; make ahead meals and freeze to share with families; finger paint in the shower/bathtub or at the table if you trust your kids :); Dress-up -- (we have more helmets, capes, gadgets, and wetsuits than one can imagine); playdough; skype; legos; jump on beds; bubble machine (my favorite gift to give :)and music; beach sand from ToysRUs is an under the bed bin for an indoor sandbox; shaving cream -- fun in a can :);and a ball pit (we use our kiddie pool and fill it with those small balls).<BR/><BR/>Okay, I'll stop there :)<BR/> We are SOOOO glad to finally be outside after 6 months of being cooped up -- I can relate!CKRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12989574870996763269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15939011.post-72327272627905211882008-06-25T08:37:00.000-07:002008-06-25T08:37:00.000-07:00I love that list, so funny! Not that I can relate ...I love that list, so funny! Not that I can relate or anything, but it still made me laugh. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15939011.post-36870479560032741182008-06-25T05:56:00.000-07:002008-06-25T05:56:00.000-07:00Tara - you KNOW I had to leave a comment! I too c...Tara - you KNOW I had to leave a comment! I too cannot stand the heat, and I was convicted by your wonderful attitude - I myself have been complaining about the humidity and wishing for those "good hair days" in AZ!!! As I have said before, you write so well and it is so entertaining to read all that you write - what a joy you are to so many. <BR/>Anyway - I can relate to your dilemma - my kids never wanted to go out in the heat either. What we did was try to work on something (usually school-related) that we needed to like math facts, scripture memory, and it would ease the pressure during the school year (art lessons, music lessons). We had time in the summer for these but not always during the school year. Or we would work on establishing routine - like wake up, make bed, brush teeth, and use rewards for establishing good habits. We always set "summer goals" for each of the kids - one would learn to do laundry, one would learn to unload the dishwasher, etc. I know your kids might be young for some of these - maybe you can tuck them away for later use!<BR/>Love you -<BR/>LizLizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12221210307382031455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15939011.post-51421363046477642102008-06-24T15:12:00.000-07:002008-06-24T15:12:00.000-07:00those are seriously SO TRUE! driving with 2 finge...those are seriously SO TRUE! driving with 2 fingers, acceptable attire, parking places that are shaded... so funny!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04018264964206548750noreply@blogger.com