Disney Surprise!

We tell the boys that we are going to Vegas for a week - so we take off after school and stay the night - the next morning, Saturday, we get up and send the boys on a scavenger hunt to find a red box to find out what we are going to do for the day!




They were a little sad that we weren't staying to go swimming.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/stephaniesummers1

No Yelling

So I watched Studio 5 (a news show) yesterday and it had a speaker talking about how to make your home a safe haven. Make it peaceful and calm. And I have needed that for some time now. Too much grumpiness around here for me lately.
So I sat the boys down last night and told them what we were all working on. I even made little stop signs that said "No yelling" on them to post in the house to remind everyone. They loved that and ran around the house posting them.
So far, since last night, it's been better, yeah! Then the b0ys starting fighting today, calling each other "Stupid." Not liking that, but they weren't yelling it either, hmmm... I'll take a victory any way I can right now. :) Go boys! (Yes, I think I know what the next goal is...)

The holidays are almost upon us. Here's hoping you and yours have a wonderful Christmas this year filled with the spirit and the true meaning.

Loving the fall weather!! Can't wait!!

School Again, School Again

Backpacks and lunch boxes have been bought.
Only 2 more days :)
Everyone is excited to see what school has in store for them.
Hope everyone else enjoys as well!

Having fun getting onto FB and finding old friends! I've liked that I've found people I haven't seen or talked to in 20 years and they just jump on and we talk. Thank you!
It's also been fun to check out their blogs and hear positive things! Thank you for your good examples! I needed it!