Change of pace and craft day...

I realized today that Gunner starts second grade in two weeks and Kallie starts daycare in 3 weeks so in the midst of my crazy busy schedule I am making a point to do some fun things with the kids before our routines change again. I have worked like a crazy woman all summer and beside going to the gym daily and a few playdates the kids have spent their weeks entertaining themselves.  While yes we have been busy every weekend I have not spent the time I/they needed. I went through my desk and office to find a ton a crafty things that I have been accumilating from Gunner's school projects and my own.  We combined them all in the "craft box" as we are calling it and the kids have had a blast with it today so far. 

Gunner has been really wanting to help around the house lately and he keeps saying he wants an allowance. After Chris and I talked about this we decided a few little chores would not hurt him by any means.  So today after finding the crafts Gunner and I made his Chores Chart for his room.

His chores will consist of making his bed, cleaning his room, feeding the dog, brushing his teeth, helping set the table and put his dishes in the sink when done, putting up his clothes, and taking out his bathroom trash all things he was happy to do and was excited to ear anywhere from $0.25 to $0.50 for each chore completed.  We are going to use coordinating stickers so he can mark off each day what task he completed.  We will see how this works...now as I type this he is making a picture for his sister while she naps.  I am glad I took just an hour out of my day to make a smile on their faces and some time for me with the kids.  Tonight is family night and I am so excited to spend time together. 

Till next time...xoxoxoxo

Anna