Closet Party Coolness

 

A closet party goes like this...everyone goes through their closet and brings gently used clothes/purses/shoes/accessories they no longer use. Each person then shows the pieces they brought and if someone is interested, they take it. UNLESS (and here is the fun part), more then one person is interested in the piece.  Each person then rolls a dice and the highest number rolled gets it. Such fun! It can get a little crazy, some people have crazy luck.  We actually had 16 people come with bags and boxes and laundry baskets of things to share.

 

All of the jewellery was laid out on the kitchen table and it got a little heated a few times over some pretty pieces.  There was a brown faux leather jacket that 6 people wanted, that was the hottest item of the evening.  I am pretty sure everyone had a blast!  I came away with a couple adorable cardigans, one makes me think of Ms. Honey from the movie Matilida, it is sooooo sweet. I also scored two pairs of jeans that I plan to make into cut offs, yeah a success!!!!!

 

~ Mrs. P



their striking eyes

These ladies make me laugh pretty much every single day.

We have some new nicknames for them; 'Baby Blue Eyes' and 'Brown Eyed Beauty'. It just fits and has sort of evolved. Amelia totally has my expressive, crazy eyes and Stella totally has Graham's colour but my shape.  There is something beautiful about seeing bits of your self in your child....well beautiful and scary at the same time!  Sometimes I just plow through bath time rushing to get them tucked in at a decent time but sometimes we take it slow and have some laughs.  I like the nights when there are laughs the best.



 

Oh these bathing beauties with their striking eyes.

~ Mrs. P



dress up divas

I have been thinking a lot about technology and how much screen time, how to monitor, how to empower, how to teach self-discipline, how to guide them in using all of the 'stuff' that is part of our lives....iPads, Leapfrog Explorers, iTouch, the computer and tv.....sigh.  I'll need to sum up my thoughts on that when we formulate a plan for our family, I've been asking everyone what their families do.  

 

So I  really love when imaginations run wild and the little women choose to dress up!  Often it is character we know, specific to a costume we have but not always.  Recently both girls have taken to making up pretend names and being different people, it is hilarious.  For instance Amelia just came to me and said her name was 'Maousa', totally a pretend name and character.  Often the names end with an 'a' sound like both of theirs do.  It is rather sweet.  

 

 

I must also admit that I never refuse their requests to wear crowns.  We purchased the FROZEN movie this week and I bought them each a new little tiara.  The movie and crowns were BIG hits!!!!  I love their girlieness and cherish these princess years.  We always talk about the attributes of a princess and I remind them that they are divine daughters of God, real life princesses.  I hope they internalize that and never lose sight of their great worth.  They are so precious and worthy of royal treatment, I pray they never settle for less.  They also have a responsibility to act and treat others in a way that is becoming of a kind, good princess.

 

 

I just love these goofballs. 

It always such fun with them. 

I have a cute video of Stella clucking like a chicken in Jacey's old costume.

 

~ Momma P

 

 



breakie in bed for dad

 

This dude wasn't feeling good, so a day full of napping was just the remedy. We decided to stay casual too.  Also, breakfast in bed always brings a smile to the recipients face, case in point.  He sure is a popular guy.

 

~ Mrs. P



here comes the sun

 

The promise of spring, I love it and clearly so does the rest of the family.  See the dirt in the back of yard, yes we still don't have a yard....hopeful grass will be in pictures soon.  We sure have enjoyed our deck though.  We snuck out after dinner when Mr. P was home, blew some bubbles and had some laughs. I anticipate many an evening spent with the setting sun.  They love when we are all together.  Where there tears when it was time to head in for baths? Yes, but the togetherness before the crying was worth it.

 

~ Mrs. P



Joy in Joy School

The JOY on this lady's face just melts my heart.

 

 

I showed up at the end of Joy School the other day, oh how I love the program.  I was sad that I didn't make everyone pause for a picture, just snagged these few goofballs who hadn't left yet.  The Joy School Program has a beautiful philosophy with a focus on discussing 'Joys' in the world around us, discussing character traits and much of it is helpful to being healthy and happy. We incorporated Animated Literacy into our lessons this year and the different hosting momma's have done a fabulous job.  I am sorta sad that this little group will be going off their separate ways to kindergarten next year.  It has been a good run.  We began when these little folks were 2 1/2 years old in January 2012, it began as a parented, once a week gathering and morphed into unparented this past year.  I have enjoyed the momma time and really enjoyed watching our littles learn and grow together.  We have certainly found JOY in Joy School!!!!!

 

~ Momma P



St. Patty Party with FAMILY & then FRIENDS

It is wonderful to celebrate, even the more obscure holidays like St. Patty's.  We had a fantastic time with family and friends celebrating.  I love hosting parties!  I love having people into our home, I love when there are smiles and laughs from people we care about.  The Polischuk gals hosted a cousin party where we made some leprechaun beards and shamrock hats.

 Of course we tried to stick to green food as much as possible. Tons of green veggies, green egg salad, green smoothies, green jello and some yummy green rice crispies for dessert.
Also some super awesome green apparel, especially from Gramma Hudkins.  That hat paired with the beards we made...awesome!

 

 

There were so many left overs we had an impromptu second party with our Joy School friends on the Monday.  Stella was brave and got her face painted.  It was super fun to celebrate again :)

 

It might sound silly but this celebrate holiday part of being a mother is something I LOVE!  I hope that our ladies will treasure the fun and silly things we do together in honour of St. Patty's or Christmas or Valentine's. I love holiday traditions.  It is so fun!!!! Man I adore them.

 

 ~ Momma P