Monthly Archives: July 2008

Jul 26

Heat Wave

Today is one of those days, the kiddos are going stir crazy indoors, and it is just too hot to be outside today. There are plenty of things that I need to be doing (grocery store), but nothing that I really want to be doing (grocery shopping). We are going to see the heat index up around 105 today, and on Monday it is going to be 101! That is just the regular temp, I have no idea what the heat index will be on Monday, but I bet it is going to be hot.

I’m racking my brain trying to come up with (quiet) indoor activities that will keep the kiddos entertained, off the couch, but keeping cool at the same time. We’ll see how it goes today.

I hope that everyone is having a nice weekend, and keeping cool.

Jul 25

Last Chance Friday

Today is Thade’s final day at VBS, and he is a little sad that his fun week at VBS is already over. He has been asking what are we going to be doing next week. I have him signed up for another VBS, and I’ll be volunteering in either the Toddler Crafts or the Nursery, and bringing cookies too. I’m bringing Dylan along too. I think it is going to be a lot of fun for all of us, and I know that Thade is already looking forward to the next VBS.

Since I only have one kiddo to chase after this morning, I’m going to run over the the Car Wash and detail my hubby’s car. It really needs to be done, and I thought it would be a nice surprise for him. It is still cool in the morning, so I think I can get the task accomplished. I just hope Dylan doesn’t mind the sound of the vacuum…

Yesterday we were planning on going to lunch, but we decided to head home and I made super tasty quesadillas. We might go out for lunch today, it would be nice, and I won’t have to heat up the kitchen. I’ll probably swing by McDonald’s and grab a Happy Meal for Thade, he has done a great job at VBS this week!

It is also county fair time this weekend, and we might go and check out the rides. It is so hot by midday, and the boy’s have switched to an 8:00 p.m. bedtime, so that doesn’t leave too much time in the evening to get out and ride the rides. We’ll see if we make it, it is just too hot for Dylan.

Do you have big weekend plans, and a busy Friday to get through.

Jul 24

We Have Green Beans

Well it is just a handful, but we will get some veggies out of the garden. I was so happy to see the Green Beans, and I have a few more that are almost ready to be picked. I’m planning on making a batch of New Potatoes with Green beans and bacon out of the home-grown veggies.

Sadly my zucchini didn’t make it, but I still have a few more blossoms, so maybe we’ll get one or two. This organic gardener is hoping for the best!

Jul 23

With a Little Help from the Wiggles

Chances are if you have a toddler or grandchild (or not) you’ve probably heard of the Wiggles. Both of my kids are really into the Wiggles at the moment, and Thade and I have been watching their videos on You Tube. Well they have this great song all about making “Fruit Salad”, and just how yummy it is. Thade isn’t much of a fruit or veggie eater, but I thought that maybe with a little help from the Wiggles, he just might give it a try…

We watched the video a few (dozen) times, and I picked up all of the ingredients at the store. I did my best Wiggle impersonation as I cut up the cantaloupe, and Thade happily stirred in the Red Grapes. We placed our Wiggles Fruit Salad in the fridge, and waited until dinner time.

When dinner finally rolled around I got out our fruit salad, and sang the song one more time. Dylan dove into his fruit salad (every bite was in teeny tiny pieces), he loves his fruits and veggies. Thade wasn’t buying it, and told me just how yucky the fruit salad was, but he would eat the bananas. Oh well, I’ll give it another try, and maybe with a little more Wiggles motivation, Thade will eventually like it.

Do you have any tips or tricks that get your child or grandchild to eat their fruits and veggies?

Jul 22

One Less Nap

Guess who is giving up his morning nap?

That is right Dylan is attempting to give up his morning nap, and Mommy really wishes he wouldn’t. Dylan’s morning nap is when I get all of my housework done. This week Thade started VBS so he is now waking up around 6:00 a.m.. With Dylan skipping his nap, and us running around town he is one grumpy baby by afternoon. He is still taking a decent nap in the afternoon, but I know that will go next. Maybe next week the morning nap will make a return, if not its time to redo my housework schedule.