cranky valentine

We're running on major lack of sleep around here. Heidi's had a rough couple of nights and it has affected all of us. We're tired and we're cranky. Kyla had her first ever school Valentines party. I asked her if I could take a picture of her with her bags of Valentines (one for the boys and one for the girls) before she left. The reason for her frustration in these pictures: she isn't able to stand on one leg for the photo (I guess this is how Fufa gets her photo taken). Ugh...

Here are her cute valentines:

Project Life

Having a hard time adjusting from a picture a day to Project Life. Project 365 pictures seemed random to me but these ones are seeming even more random. How do I pick which ones to use and how to organize them and still make them in chronologicalorder (which I must do because I am an OCD tye A)? It's harder than I thought. I don't think I'll be posting them or deciding which ones to use until the end of each month (this is not how I did things before). I can see Sara rolling her eyes right now. :) So, if you are someone who checks that from time to time and are wondering why it hasn't been updated....that's why. I'm going to try to do it at the end of each month.

The Chart

We tested a new technique at our house for accomplishing chores and other things that we are trying to teach the girls. I have seen some pretty impressive and cute charts around the blog world (Daphne and Holly). I have to say ours was a success! We called it "the chart". It wasn't necessarily a chore chart but there were chores on it. They each learned to take their dishes to the sink, empty the dishwasher, and the continued quest to clean up after themselves. The chart also included things like being kind to your sister for the entire day and memorizing a bible verse (which I was actually surprised they both did, even Heidi). The chart took exactly one week to fill with little gold stars.

The reward: a book full of sticker girls!

These little books have kept them occupied for approxametly 5 hours total now (two or three sets of working). They are only half complete. I'd say it was a pretty good $4.99 spent.

We'll be starting a new chart soon.

Addi

Most of Heidi's friends consist of Kyla's friends or their younger siblings. Usually when we have a friend over or are babysitting someone Kyla rules the roost and is in charge of what is being played and who is playing what part. Even Pearson tends to be on Kyla's heels, even though she and Heidi are almost exactly the same age.

Today was different. We babysat Addison who LOVES Heidi. Kyla shut herself up in a room to play Barbies by herself. Heidi got a friend all to herself. They were very cute, mostly playing baby dolls. Addison shares Heidi's love of YoGabba so they also played that in a tent for quiet sometime. Their play was quiet and sweet. They make a pretty cute pair.

sucker

be mine valentine

I love Valentines Day.

And not really for the expectation of romance but rather for the cute decorations, the candy, the fun kid parties, and valentines crafts. I always loved Valentines Day in elementary school. Making a mailbox and then making the Valentines and passing them out. So fun!

I'm excited to see what cuteness the next two weeks produce. xoxo

I think this is funny

Not too far off from how they "play" now. I love that Heidi is smiling.