Monday, August 29, 2022
Saturday, August 27, 2022
Time To Do Chores
We started this a while ago and stopped and just started again. The rules sort of changed. The kids now get their allowance “they say pay check” on Friday and it can’t be more than $10 a week. I used to put a value on each chore but had to add a max amount. So now they have to do 4-5 chores a week to earn their full $10.
The chores have to be reasonable.
They pick it out of container and that’s what they have to do.
Setup breakfast
Clean up breakfast- put away food and dishes in sink clear off table
Setup lunch
Clean up lunch-put away food and dishes in sink clear off table
Setup dinner
Clean up dinner-put away food and dishes in sink clear off table
Sweep
Take out recycle
Clean playroom
Clean living room
Fill water bottles night before school
Help mom clean out fridge
You can’t add stuff they SHOULD be doing. Like making their bed or putting their clothes away. That’s something they have to do.
Yesterday they took their paycheck in their wallets to 5 Below and got to spend it. They didn’t spend it all. They then scanned their items and had to enter the cash. They were really cute about it.
What chores would you add?
Friday, August 26, 2022
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Ambler Farm Sunflower Field in Wilton CT
We go every year. Around this time the sunflowers are in full bloom and it’s my favorite. I always make the kids go and after they thank me.
It’s really gorgeous. Hundreds of sunflowers in a field.
The farm is open to the public. It’s so clean and peaceful.
I love it and make sure to go every August to enjoy the view.
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
What Mother’s Will Do For Their Children
My girls haven’t had it easy. I must admit. But my job and any parent’s job is to make sure they are happy, healthy and safe.
I must say as they grow and I have more and more parenting time with them I am proud of who they are becoming. Be good to your kids. It’s so easy yet so many parents forget that and are selfish. Loving a child is easy.
Sunday, August 21, 2022
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Pickleballers…The Great Game of Pickleball
I love tennis but this is much easier to do. I always have a hard time finding people to play tennis with since it’s more intense. I love any type of sport like this; Badminton, Ping Pong, Tennis, Racquet ball and now Pickleball.
I ordered this figuring I would have more luck with the kids.
We love it. It’s fun and easy and gets us moving outside together.
I must admit I got an awesome deal on Amazon for four racquets here
Sunday, August 14, 2022
It’s Great To Be 8….
She’s so spunky and stylish. She hates the word no but yet she is the most emotionally intelligent child I ever met.
She doesn’t deal with BS. She’s straight forward. What you see is what you get. She loves fashion and can easily take care of herself. She’s very independent.
8 going on 13.
She’s my youngest and really keeps me on my toes. I always wonder what she will be when she grows up. Whatever she chooses I know she will be amazing at it because she puts pride into the things she’s does and definitely puts up a fight for the things she wants.
Cheers to being 8!
Saturday, August 13, 2022
Crumbl Cookies In Fairfield CT
The first time I ever heard of these or tried them was this summer in Myrtle Beach. I was so excited to hear they came close by.
They just opened in Fairfield CT.
They are delicious and fun and huge so be sure to share them. Fun flavors and cute place.
Friday, August 12, 2022
MagiQuest at Great Wolf Lodge Massachusetts
The kids have been asking to do this since we arrived to Great Wolf Lodge.
It’s actually really cute. I was never into wizards and wands growing up but it’s something all the girls agreed on and a gift from grandparents.
They get a wand and upgrade it to a game. Where you go around the lodge finding crystals and getting points and once you to your start another game. Three are available. It can take 3-6 hrs to complete.
They looked adorable walking around the hotel in their capes pointing their wands. All around they have hidden objects to find and you gain points when you “zap” it with your wand.
Thursday, August 11, 2022
August 13th Patio Party at Magic 5 Pie
Love their pizza and their stuffed avocado with crab is amazing!!
Monday, August 8, 2022
My Daughter Has Found The Meaning Of Life
She made this shirt last week in camp. She was suppose to participate in a fashion show but missed it because she was sick.
Her friend’s mom dropped off the shirt for us. My daughter did the tie dye and then picked what quote she wanted in it.
She’s already got life all figured out!
Harrie’s Jailhouse in Middletown CT
It used to be a prison. When I heard about it I had to go. We went yesterday for brunch. In the 1850s it had 5 cells in the basement and 7 upstairs and prisoners insinow it’s a restaurant.
The prison was called Pameacha Jail.
They only do brunch the first weekend of the month. We had fun drinks and delicious ricotta cheese toast with honey and fig jam. I topped mine with the fresh fruit that came on the side. We both got a hash. His steak and eggs. Mine eggs and roasted root veggies.
I love an experience. We sat at the bar in the basement which was super cool.
The have a room upstairs that is a cell you can reserve to it in.
The restaurant in is a residential area, tucked away so be sure to not pass it.
Friday, August 5, 2022
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
When You Make Peace With It
Wow fast forward three years. My intuition is always spot on. I had a feeling. Google gives you plenty of opportunities to look for stuff. And there it was.
My intuition was spot on.
But instead of saying “wow told you so” I actually felt bad for them. I felt bad a situation was happening. I felt bad someone had to experience a change in their life. Even though it was so predictable you still feel bad for them. They held on so long that it changed their character.
Three years ago I walked away from a situation…not by choice and had to make peace with it. I never forgot it but had no choice and moved on.
So I did and it was best pain I went through because it changed me. But I tell you it still pops up in my head every time I think of the outcome. Three years ago. Walking away from something at the time that was really great.
Some people have to learn lessons in life the hard way.
My peace allowed me to have a better relationship and grow as a person.
I hope one day they find that peace too!
