tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328214691677556425.comments2023-09-05T10:20:13.196-04:00motley momsFawnda@Fireflies and Jellybeanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098369192096978914noreply@blogger.comBlogger2850125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328214691677556425.post-73501518611001696592013-05-17T21:09:28.842-04:002013-05-17T21:09:28.842-04:00It's nice to know that you don't need a to...It's nice to know that you don't need a ton of money to have a great Seattle vacation! It sounds like you had a nice time away!Suehttp://www.navigatorsuites.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328214691677556425.post-64670500066599433212011-08-17T14:44:40.591-04:002011-08-17T14:44:40.591-04:00I saw a wonder horse turned into a carosel horse w...I saw a wonder horse turned into a carosel horse with a metal base on it at the flea market and bought it for 25.00. And now I went back and bought 2 more horses for 12.oo and 15.00. Now my husband says I need to sell them!!!! and paint at Walmart doesnt cost 88 cents anymore! :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328214691677556425.post-57461860448705873522011-02-25T10:40:46.606-05:002011-02-25T10:40:46.606-05:00A great details of list to enjoy holiday season, s...A great details of list to enjoy holiday season, so much fun. Thanks for your blog.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cartagenaincolombia.com/" rel="nofollow">Cartagena in Colombia</a>Jessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03340194133098493066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328214691677556425.post-10481875459851554252010-08-27T19:32:45.075-04:002010-08-27T19:32:45.075-04:00#6 made me literally LOL...you are hilarious!#6 made me literally LOL...you are hilarious!Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12841314216646300848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328214691677556425.post-87471830346705852942010-08-25T22:44:44.460-04:002010-08-25T22:44:44.460-04:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15476636154469326229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328214691677556425.post-68614496505074247582010-08-24T15:54:47.918-04:002010-08-24T15:54:47.918-04:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Bryssyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18265775437980612879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328214691677556425.post-44221456766240888832010-08-21T20:35:02.996-04:002010-08-21T20:35:02.996-04:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15476636154469326229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328214691677556425.post-71407319448812639632010-08-20T19:21:13.263-04:002010-08-20T19:21:13.263-04:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11366323661246879308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328214691677556425.post-22189125017234923052010-08-18T17:45:43.394-04:002010-08-18T17:45:43.394-04:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Bryssyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18265775437980612879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328214691677556425.post-45931729814402461302010-08-18T12:17:49.687-04:002010-08-18T12:17:49.687-04:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04248351772305460335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328214691677556425.post-34762861058700455622010-08-18T09:56:54.109-04:002010-08-18T09:56:54.109-04:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03200720166892342059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328214691677556425.post-69211783385231853182010-08-07T16:45:18.123-04:002010-08-07T16:45:18.123-04:00Very cool! Sounds like a great place for the fami...Very cool! Sounds like a great place for the family. I'm so happy for you!Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14669926707065532828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328214691677556425.post-27769783285000217442010-08-06T14:01:14.569-04:002010-08-06T14:01:14.569-04:00I am so happy for your family, Liz! The new neighb...I am so happy for your family, Liz! The new neighborhood sounds so peaceful.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15476636154469326229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328214691677556425.post-47905363111510271962010-08-06T07:46:46.947-04:002010-08-06T07:46:46.947-04:00Whoot! That is so exciting for you, Liz. I hope th...Whoot! That is so exciting for you, Liz. I hope this move has been relatively stress free. I grew up on a farm in the country and it took me a long time to get used to having neighbors. I still don't really like it.<br /><br />Glad you are so happy! ~BryssyBryssyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18265775437980612879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328214691677556425.post-38407917872931835532010-08-05T22:05:35.858-04:002010-08-05T22:05:35.858-04:00CONGRATS Liz!! That is so exciting!
And I am to...CONGRATS Liz!! That is so exciting! <br /><br />And I am totally A Gilmore girl fan! : ) I love stars hallow and like to think I am a bit like Lorelei! : )Fawnda@Fireflies and Jellybeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098369192096978914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328214691677556425.post-22150898591584684492010-07-19T10:04:14.491-04:002010-07-19T10:04:14.491-04:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15476636154469326229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328214691677556425.post-52411094234780888492010-07-14T09:36:16.420-04:002010-07-14T09:36:16.420-04:00Yes, but weren't you trying to jump up onto a ...Yes, but weren't you trying to jump up onto a box? That's what I heard through the motley grapevine. And aren't you now discovering the joys of packing your entire family's lives into boxes for the big move across town? <br /><br />When I signed in to write a post, I was greeted with the invitation to try the new and improved "design" function. So I played with it very briefly. Then I proceeded to write my spur-o-the-moment post about not posting. I'm expert on that subject now!<br /><br />Can't wait to see your new house! Good luck with the move and be careful around boxes.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15476636154469326229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328214691677556425.post-82326549985422190912010-07-13T22:31:05.529-04:002010-07-13T22:31:05.529-04:00I'm glad you posted. A few minutes before you ...I'm glad you posted. A few minutes before you posted, I saw the changes to the site and was going to give you a hard time about taking the time to change the layout, but not writing a post. :) Oh, and it wasn't boxing. It was circuit training. And my ankle still hurts! :(Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04248351772305460335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328214691677556425.post-42372815383827232172010-07-11T10:57:40.157-04:002010-07-11T10:57:40.157-04:00Thanks Donna for some more fun ideas! I am lookin...Thanks Donna for some more fun ideas! I am looking forward to doing some of them! <br /><br />Welcome Smita to Motley Moms! Thanks for commenting! :)Fawnda@Fireflies and Jellybeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098369192096978914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328214691677556425.post-32358728470181920352010-07-10T03:49:49.875-04:002010-07-10T03:49:49.875-04:00Hello ,
Came across ur beautifully written article...Hello ,<br />Came across ur beautifully written article -Succeeding As a Mom, Take 1001... while serching for parenting tips .. <br />Loved ur lil tips too ...<br /><br />- Smita <br />@Little Food JunctionSmita Srivastavahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04196994078549922033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328214691677556425.post-25080536031027932302010-07-05T14:55:02.089-04:002010-07-05T14:55:02.089-04:00Our kids love to build and create first thing in t...Our kids love to build and create first thing in the morning. We have an arts-n-crafts stash just for them with paper (several types), markers, colored pencils, crayons, glue, safety scissors, and random reusable things like paper tubes, boxes and whatnots. <br /><br />Two-year-olds love making shaker toys. Small plastic drink bottles, rinsed and labels removed, and large 2-liters are fun to fill with beads, beans, rocks, or whatever you find together. Use a funnel so he can help fill-er-up. Then squeeze some glue inside the cap and twist it on tight. He's ready to jam!<br /><br />I always kept the kids' things in "centers" so it kinda made sense when they wanted to find a toy or put it away. Sometimes I would invite them into a specific center for 5-10 minutes at a time (go with his timing, but keep it moving) and then help them clean it up so they could learn how things get put away. Of course, when they're two, they still require a lot of grown-up "help" when they play and clean up and it's tiring. Especially when you're still trying to wake up!<br /><br />Good luck and have a fun summer!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15476636154469326229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328214691677556425.post-66813421753925005462010-07-02T12:43:24.211-04:002010-07-02T12:43:24.211-04:00Thanks Lindsay,
I too like to get out of the house...Thanks Lindsay,<br />I too like to get out of the house almost everyday! :) We have a pool so we use that too! <br /><br />I am really excited to start cooking with my son... I think that he will really like it... thanks for the great ideas for starter recipes!Fawnda@Fireflies and Jellybeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098369192096978914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328214691677556425.post-27527021245735069922010-07-01T09:09:13.992-04:002010-07-01T09:09:13.992-04:00hmmm good question. My 2 yr old just does whateve...hmmm good question. My 2 yr old just does whatever I am doing with my 5 and 7 yr old. We are potty training so we have been reading a TON of books and singing songs while sitting on the potty, but she's 95% trained now so that is slowing down.<br /><br />I do something with my girls out of the house every single day. On Mondays, we go to the library, on Tuesdays we go to the free movies at the mall, on Wednesday we go to Bok Tower Gardens (the older two have a class they are in but the 2 yr old just goes on a nature walk with me), on Thursdays we go to the park, on Friday we go swimming at my parents pool. <br /><br />We are also doing a ton of art projects, make our own playdoh...and then playing with it, finger painting, making food (granola bars, pudding, jello, fruit salad, cookies for the firefighters.....) playing in the sprinkler. You get the idea<br /><br />Everyday during the 2 yr old nap time, I have "school" with the older two, where we work through a workbook and practice reading (for the 5 yr old).<br /><br />We stay very busy, which is the way I like it. :)Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03200720166892342059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328214691677556425.post-55565455316952925762010-06-30T23:43:32.918-04:002010-06-30T23:43:32.918-04:00Thanks Bryssy,
I am going to start to try some co...Thanks Bryssy, <br />I am going to start to try some cookie with my little guy next week! and I know he will love the cups idea! : )Fawnda@Fireflies and Jellybeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098369192096978914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328214691677556425.post-68132391677865921472010-06-29T17:51:54.161-04:002010-06-29T17:51:54.161-04:00I am totally a dork and have "before breakfas...I am totally a dork and have "before breakfast" activities for my kids. It's like they have a 6th sense for when I get out of bed - they will be up within 15 minutes. This morning I was up at 4:45 and they were meeting me sleepily at 5am. Generally, they are not ready to eat until about 8 am. <br /><br />First, I have a "rest area" with pillows and blankets where they can lay back down and still be close by. Sometimes I lay down in it with them.<br /><br />My 5 different activities are (in no particular order) are puzzles, blocks, cups (disposable cups that they can stack and unstack), stories/books on cd that they can "read," and free writing (blank paper and either markers, colored pencils or crayons). I generally put one of these activities at their place at the table. They can go to the resting spot or do their "work" while I try to wake up. <br /><br />Right now, THE Princess and KOTJ are big into cooking with me. KOTJ mixes up the pancakes and THE Princess is the pourer and flipper. We do that around 8 am after a romp around the back yard at 7am. (It's about the only time it's a decent temperature here.) During breakfast we do a memorization & recitation and a story. <br /><br />Nothing mind blowing, but it's generally quiet and allows me a few minutes to prepare for the day. I do laundry, dishes, wipe down the bathrooms, and get out our gear for the day during this time and it keeps them pretty occupied. They both LOVE the cups.Bryssyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18265775437980612879noreply@blogger.com