Toddler Blight

Monday was a beautiful day here. So sunny and bright and warm that we planted our little seedlings!

Only there seems to be some sort of problem ... looks like we have Toddler Blight.

Oh you haven't heard of this destructive "disease" that can damage and ultimately ruin the chance of a bountiful harvest? There were signs that our yard might contain such a pathogen when the sod was being removed to make way for a little urban farm plot. Yep, dirt mysteriously was flying everywhere mixed with giggles whirling in the air. After the grass was completely gone, I thought bringing in bags of fresh dirt and peat moss could improve the soil quality. Only to find that lots of this dirt picked itself up and moved to various parts of the yard... even on my oldest son's head and my own... again those giggles filled the air and we all couldn't help ourselves from laughing. Sure enough though, when the plants were planted, the toddler blight really reared it's adorable head and tiny vegetation were stomped, picked out of the ground, and buried deeper than the recommended amount.

Really, I don't mind this part of gardening during this time in my family's life and love my little toddler farmer! I love that he wants to help. That he is hilarious to watch laugh and smile with dirt flying in the air. That he tried to help put plant way under the dirt. I couldn't ask for anything better to happen for my garden. :)

Anyone else have a small farmer working in your garden this year???

Things Toddlers Say

In a rare moment for my 4 year old I caught him standing still so I gave him a big hug and said, "You're so cute!"

He smiled really big and replied, "You're HAIRY! HehHehHeh." Then flipped all my hair to the top of my head.

Flying Time...

I'm not sure where the time goes but am pretty sure it's somewhere between at the very least one load of dishes a day(that's not counting the paperplates we always use at lunch), beating the laundry monster back in its room, changing someone's bedsheet every day due to peepee or cracker crumbs or whatever, cleaning the car to keep the hoard to a minimum once a week, sweeping and vaccuming and having the robot vaccume, taking out trash, changing diapers, cleaning underwear, making beds(which my kids are learning about!), fixing up garden plot, cleaning fishtank, grocery shopping, did I mention changing diapers, washing faces and hands, dressing, undressing, bathing babies, redressing, and I can't even think of what else... Oh, yea, cleaning out and organizing the master bedroom closet, sending off warranty cards for appliances and electronics, finding out about homestead exemptions, paying bills, and somewhere in there finding time with my honey to watch Person of Interest and other TV shows. Hmmmm, no wonder I'm worn out! I need a vacation... oh wait, no that would be too much work! How about a staycation?! LOL Tomorrow it is! Staycation here I come!

Mommy Tips Monday

Today's tip comes from ...

Mrs. Hines' Class. Mrs. Hines' writes "Welcome to Mrs. Hines' Class, a virtual classroom where I share the creative process behind turning my house into a home. My hope is that we will learn something along the way that will stir our inner creativity and inspire transformation: not only in our homes, but in our hearts too. So, please join me for the lessons that await in mrs. hines class."

Vinegar as a Household Deodorizer

I’ve always heard that if you set out a bowl of vinegar over night, it will get rid of unwanted odors.

So, last week, I decided to give it a try after using paint to touch up scuffs and nail holes in the walls.

I filled a bowl with vinegar and left it on the counter overnight.

It worked! No paint fumes.

I didn’t want to waste the vinegar, so I poured it down the disposal and chased it with a lemon.

Now, that’s what I call a “two fer.” (That’s Texan for “two for one.”)

See you in class,

Mrs. Hines

Things Toddlers Say

This afternoon while "helping" me in the garden, I asked my beautiful little girl, "Is it hard being that adorable?" She replied a-matter-of-factly, "Yes."

Later, we were talking about what all we would be planting in the garden. "Flowers," she said multiple times. Then I asked, "What type of vegetables?" "Tomatoes, um, flowers, mashed potatoes," she replies. I just couldn't stop giggling at how cute my little girl is!

Things Toddlers Say

This morning we are having pancakes for breakfast. My two year old asked, "Do we need syrup for our awfuls(waffles)?"

Time to consider cooking classes.

Not-So-Great Clips

A word of advice... just because a place says it's Great Clips and just because the lady is AMAZING at cutting your kids hair, doesn't mean you should just assume she can read your mind and you think will only TRIM, yes not CUT, doesn't mean she can read your mind. Sigh.