Today at Preschool.

This morning we were a little late getting to preschool. We try to be there by 8:15, because that's when they start serving breakfast. Lance was excited to go to school but he was kind of hard to get ready because it was still dark out. The days here are getting shorter everyday. Now it isn't completely light out till around 8:30, which is when the kids got dropped off today.

I went to Michael's craft store and found a great frame for our family pictures we had taken last month. I also got a few things for my Pampered Chef booth's that I have coming up.

When I picked the kids up from preschool I went to Lexie's room to get her. I had told her teacher that I would be back before nap time so she didn't have to lay down with the other kids. Well nap time started early today and Lexie decided that she needed a nap too. Her teacher told me she went over and laid down rite by her friend and went rite to sleep. I just had to take a picture she was so cute!

Since Lexie was asleep I figured I should go get Lance first. His class ha just started laying down. When we was on our way out the door a little girl said "give me a kiss first" so Lance bent down and kissed her on the lips. It was cute. I asked Lance what her name was and he just said he didn't know. How funny.

I really enjoy my time alone to get things done, but I always wonder what the kids are doing. I would love to be a fly on the wall in their classrooms and watch them all day. I am so thankful God has given me a husband with a job that allows me to stay home and take care of our kids. I love being there for every little thing and being able to be the one to teach them all the new things they learn each day.

Tonight we went to some friends of ours daughter's choir concert. I knew the kids would really enjoy it since they love music so much.
They sat so quiet the whole concert and barely moved. They LOVED the whole thing especially the big finally! Everyone was dressed up in black and white with the white glowing and they marched all around the auditorium singing. It was pretty cool! We can't wait for the Christmas concert!

Pinterest Pin Day 2

I found this pin on Pinterest for toddlers and I thought it would be perfect for Lance & Lexie. I told them that today we were going to do a science experiment. Lance was really excited. Lexie just looked at me curious.
The experiment is you put vinegar in a few small bowls, color it different colors, then put baking soda in a container ( I used a Tupperware bowl and a round cake pan), give your kids eye droppers (I didn't have those put a I had a medicine dispenser and a syringe) and let your kids go to town. They loved squirting the colored vinegar in baking soda and watching it sizzle. Lexie actually pointed and said "hot?" When I first showed her what to do. I guess she thought it was boiling. The kids loved it and it kept them busy for about 30 minutes. I think if you had eye droppers and they did the tiny amounts that it would last longer.
Lance enjoyed the experiment the most. He loved mixing the colors. Lexie's favorite part was running her fingers through the mix. She is all about having to touch everything!!
I give this science experiment 5 out of 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
It was super easy, safe, and cheap! I had everything on hand anyway. We just used the old baking soda from the freezer that needed replaced anyway. We will be doing this again for sure! I bet the kids will want to do it again when daddy gets home from work.

I also tried to more pins that night, I did a chicken bacon ranch macaroni which turned out fabulous ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
And I made strawberry brownies. I wanted to try the strawberry brownies because I thought they would be perfect to bring to my pampered chef shows this month since it is Help Whip Cancer month. I thought serving the pink brownies would be a perfect way to bring up the topic. Well they weren't very good. They had no flavor at all. I give them ⭐ for being super easy. That's it.

A Pinterest a day!!

I love Pinterest! Like I am addicted. Every night after putting the kids to bed I lay in bed searching Pinterest for new fun things to do with the kids, food recipes to try, and anything else that may catch my eye. I have sooo many pinned so I have decided that I am going to try at least one pin a day for a month.
Today I started the day by making pumpkin French Toast. This is a pretty simple recipe and taste so yummy! The kids loved helping measuring and mixing the ingredients. They love using all my pampered chef measuring devices!!
The Pumpkin French Toast was super yummy! The pin said to serve with maple syrup, but we sprinkled powdered sugar instead. We all really enjoyed the pumpkin French toast. I give it 4 out of 5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐
I love pumpkin and can't wait to try more pumpkin recipes!

Movie time!

Yesterday the kids still had a bit of a cough so we stayed home from church. It didn't take long sitting at home before we decided we needed to get out of the house. A movie sounded like fun so I looked up movies on fandango. The kids have watched one movie at the theaters before and that was a big iMax theater at the Louisville Science Center about Polar bears.
Ice Age looked like the perfect movie for us, and at just $3.50 for each of us (well, besides Lexie she was Free). I packed my bag full of snacks and daddy bought some popcorn at the theater. He said "you have to have popcorn to get the full experience".
They movie theater even had little booster seats so the kids could sit up high and not miss a thing.
It was so cute watching the kids watching the movie. I love their reactions to it and how into it they were.
We don't have cable or anything so TV is a special treat. We have started doing a movie night every now and then but I want it to be a special.
The kids did so good through the movie. They started getting a little antsy at the end but they made it all the way through. When the movie was over Lance grabbed both the booster seats and said "we got to put them back where we got them". It made me so proud!

More Aurora & Snow

Last night the northern lights were the brightest I have seen so far. It was so awesome watching the changing colors dance above. Andrew and the kids went to bed early so I snuck out to skyline for a better view.
At least if it is going to be dark most of the winter we will have the Northern lights to watch. God truly is an amazing Creator!
This morning we was greeted by giant snow flakes! They were so beautiful as they fell slowly to the ground. We got about 2 inches total today! I love it when everything is covered with a nice layer of fresh clean powder. I am hoping the kids get over this cold so we can go out and enjoy it. I can't wait to build a snowman, make snow angels and have a snowball fight!

Interpretation

I love to sing to my kids. One song that I sing quite often is "I Come To The Garden Alone". The song starts out "I come to the garden alone while the dew is still on the roses". Well, the other day I overheard Lance singing while on the potty. He sang "I come to the garden alone and I sit on the roses!" It was so cute and so funny!!! Then he continued on "and He tells me I am alone". That part of the song is supposed to say, "and He tells me I am His own"
I find it so funny what his interpretation of things are. I am sure in his mind it makes perfect since to sit on the roses. I mean, he doesn't understand about dew. I love my little guy and listening to him sing!

Wonderful Wednesdays!

About a month ago I decided that one day a week in preschool would be good for everyone. After doing tons of research and calling about every preschool, Andrew and I found what seems to be the perfect place for our kids!!
The kids have been going now for as month and they are really enjoying it!! Lance absolutely loves it!!! Lexie is liking it ok. She isn't used to being a away from mommy, but she is adjusting very well!!
I love the me time. I get so much done!! It is allot easier going grocery shopping, to the dentist, DMV and well most places without two small kids. I get so much accomplished!! It actually gives me more time to spend with the kids, because I am not spending all evening cleaning. We have such a great evening and it makes for a wonderful Wednesday!