Monday, November 15, 2010

It's a True Talent

My four-year-old hasn't quite kicked the habit of "helping herself" to many of her siblings' possessions while they're at school.  Today she "borrowed" my oldest daughter's deodorant--and used it (but at least she used it correctly).

Now before anyone judges me as being a distracted mother, let me fill you in on her strategy--or ability to seize the moment, rather.  At lunchtime she spilled a cup of water on herself accidentally.  I sent her to change her clothes while I cleaned up the mess and took the wet laundry into the utility room.  She's quick--in more ways than one.  Somehow while changing her clothes the idea must have dawned on her that deodorant was needed.  She sees her teenage sister using it; why not her, right?  So she helped herself. . .and hid it in her room for future convenience.

I noticed the scent, but thought she had put on some lotion, which she is allowed to get for herself. . .now that she's learned not to put it on the carpet.  After supper, however, when my oldest complained of the missing item, I made the connection and sent the kids on a search.  The deodorant was found and returned to its rightful place.

As we headed downstairs for a family night, my second daughter confided to me, "It's okay, Mom.  I know where all her hiding places are."  Instantly a little head popped around the corner and exclaimed, "Nope.  There's still one!"

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Thank you for participating in the Jessica Sprague Certified Digital Designer Blog Hop

Thank you to those who participated in the Jessica Sprague Certified Digital Designer Blog Hop, and thank you for visiting my blog during this hop.  I enjoyed sharing my designs with you. 

Thank you for your kind comments.  Have fun playing with all of the digi goodies you gathered up!  If you use some of my designs in your scrapbooking or crafting, let me know.  I'd love to hear how you used them!

Thanks again for hopping!

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Friend-ly Photo Shoot





A friend of mine asked me to take some photos of her family.  This is a family that loves to spend time together and you can see that feeling reflected in the photos.  Thanks for giving me the opportunity, Bobby and April!