We had a great time at the pumpkin patch today!

Happy Birthday Tate

Flashback to 2004

Wordless Wednesday

Yay!!

My baby got a sticker today and the world, although spinning out of control around me, is starting to make sense again. No, the former has nothing to do with the latter. Let's just say that I think I am going to be okay. I have located my Zen center. Next time I lose it, I will be sure to let you know.

I hope that everyone has a great day and that you have at least one moment not worrying about the state of the world.

girls*rock

Mr. Goodlooking all decked out in 2007

Here's hoping for a good week at school for my baby. He says that he is going to try AS HARD AS HE CAN.

Have I mentioned that we LOVE our backyard?

We love homework (well, some of us do)

Super Z is struggling a bit with school. Apparently he wants to talk instead of listen (surprise surprise.) He also does not want to finish his classwork in a timely manner. These new school struggles are forcing me to break out parenting tricks that I didn't even know I had...do I have them?

The not wanting to do work comes home with him as well.

"Homework is what I hate. Please, Mom, please," was his plea yesterday as he wrote the letter Ff over and over.

He does the work, but with no small amount of huffing, stalling, puffing, and complaining.

I have decided to try a reward board. I have to figure out how to make one and exactly how it will work, but I am pretty sure that rewards and praise are the key to getting this boy to learn. I hope...

Now, Princess H on the other hand. She loves homework.

"Homework pease. Write my name"

Let's hope that this love of learning sticks around.

My Pretties