The project my daughters did with me!

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Here's something I'm rather proud of. . . I have raised two successful babysitters. When they were starting out babysitting, I was as nervous as they were! What if something happens? Will they have to cook? What if the kids are hard to handle? I went over instructions with them right until they walked out the door. I canceled my plans and stayed home in case they called for help. When they got home, I'd want all the details and then go over what to do for next time. They got better and better with each job and my nerves calmed down when I realized they were great babysitters who knew how to keep kids safe AND have fun with them at the same time. Hearing from friends and neighbors what awesome babysitters my daughters are made me so proud!   But now they are getting older and getting different jobs, and spending more weekend nights with friends rather than babysitting, they're ready to pass the torch on to younger babysitters. We had the idea to put together a guide/kit ...
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November 27? Seriously? Where did November go? We've been too busy to notice time flying by around here. First of all, I've been working. A lot. Teaching. Freelancing. Contracting. But we've managed to have some fun as well. Here the girls are joining me at the counter to draw.

The first day of snow came at some point.

It started out happy. . .
and ended kind of sad. . .
but things got brighter after some pancakes and hot cocoa.This is one of my projects for Today's Mama, a Thanksgiving bunting.

I love the picture Lucy drew of Emmie, with "girl eyes."

We put up the tree this weekend.

Remember this chart? This is how you decorate a tree when you have a 16 month old running around. . . Emmie cannot keep her hands off of those shiny, sparkly ornaments.


Lu has it all figured out, though. She is in control.Bedhead + favorite blankie + snuggly pajamas = cuteness

The only pictures I took of Thanksgiving were of the girls dancing afterward. It also = cuteness.Oh, and last update: Lucy still takes my camera and surprises me with shots from around the house from time to time. Can you tell what movie she's asked for almost every day this month?

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Kate said…
i love it! and yes, can't believe november is coming to an end. but oh so happy to have the holidays all around us:) miss you, and hope to catch up while we are in town.
6:47 AM
Eileen said…
I am happy you are finding time for some fun stuff. I can't believe how long Lucy's hair is. Cute pictures of the girls and you even got Emmie smiling.
10:39 AM
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