Ginger is doing well becoming more independant, but I thought she could use a little more encouragement from other than myself. Instead of me reminding her of her daily responsibilities, I thought it would be nice for a chart to do that...especially after I have the baby. So far, Ginger is excited about her chart and anxious to earn stickers. I have already seen a big improvement in her. It is so nice to have her start the day on her own without me telling her to make her bed, go potty and get dressed.
Here is another project I did. I got this idea from my sister Wendy. I made a clock that I can adjust the time to. Then I hung up a real clock next to it. When the clocks match time, then Ginger knows that nap/quiet time is over and she can come out of her room. This will ensure that I can get a full 2 hour break or nap time myself!
The last project was making these cookies! My mom sent me some cookie paddles for my bosch and I love them!!! My little sunbeam mixer was just not strong enough to mix the dough all the way and it would often start to make a burning smell. Now with my bosch, I quickly mixed up four batches of cookies and then (again, an idea from Wendy the Great) I made up several rolls of cookie dough, wrapped them in parchement paper and ziplocks for storing in the freezer. NOW we are ready for the baby to come. I have plenty of cookie dough stored up. :) (Last year I made freezer dinners, this year, it's cookie dough!) hah hah Gotta keep the hubby happy!
6 comments:
I thought the cookie dough you stored was for when I come to visit. (:0|
Hey, that's a good idea. I wonder if my ward would like me to make freezer cookie dough along with the freezer dinners for sick people too.
I love Ginger's clock and chart idea. I will be using that idea for my kids too. =)
What a great clock idea! I'll take mental note of that one! You are getting so ready and prepared-- kudos.
Ummm...sounds like you're nesting. Ohhh, exciting! Getting your little nest ready for the new arrival and making sure everyone is taken care of. Glad you like the cookie paddles. Good idea to freeze the dough. Sounds like a "Best Nest" idea to me! : ) Love the chore chart, too. Wow, exactly 4 weeks to go. Mindy will be here in no time!
I love the job chart for Ginger. It looks really good! I want to make one like that for Heidi when she is old enough. Your cookies look perfect! Yum!
I LOVE this chart! I tried to make one for Kaden, but it didn't turn out as cute. It is really helping though:) Your cookies are making my mouth water!!
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