Riley's first science project

WOW our first science project. Riley did an amazing job presenting to his class his project. WE choose the disappearing eggshell. This project was interesting and pretty easy. The eggshell is made of calcium and when you put it in vinegar the acid makes the shell disappear. It makes the egg like a rubber ball. I was able to go to his school and see all the 2nd grade projects. They were all so good. I was super proud of Riley that he wasn't too nervous and he knew exactly what he was talking about. I guess that this means we have LOTS more science projects ahead.

She did it! She finally did it!!

It seems like so long ago that we bought Reese her potty chair. We have been trying for a REALLY long time to get her to actually USE the potty. We tried everything. New underwear, treats, surprises. Nothing really worked. I thought after how EASY Raegan was to potty train and how HARD Riley was that Reese was a girl and would surely follow her sisters footsteps. WRONG!! Reese and Riley are identical in personalities. BOTH STUBBORN!! I knew I shouldn't force her or it would take longer. So we patiently waited for it to be HER idea. Well a few weeks ago I saw at a friends house (thanks Heather) that she had a sticker chart for her little girl. What an idea. Reese LOVES stickers. So I made one and TWO days later she was 100% potty trained. And she only wore a diaper for 2 nights and never peed in them. WHOO HOO!! I'm so happy. It is kind of a weird feeling going from diapers to worrying about if there is a potty close by everywhere you go. Way to go Reese.

UGH HOMEWORK

Riley has been having a hard time getting motivated to do his homework. He comes home and only has two papers to do and it takes him 2 hours to actually finish them. Yesterday he would have rather take a nap than do his homework. AND HE HATES TAKING NAPS!!

OK in all honesty he does HATE doing homework BUT our family is on round 3 of being sick. Not sure how much more we can take. He wasn't feeling good yesterday when he came home. One minute he was doing homework and the next he was CRASHED. Poor buddy. He is a good boy (most of the time).

new card

Have you seen my leprechaun???

I remember doing this with Riley when he was in kindergarten. Now it is Raegan's turn to make her potato leprechaun. She asked me ALLL morning to help her. We got creative to say the least. He's pretty cute I'd give him my gold.

Silly stinkin Reese

Where did this girl come from?? She is so so funny. She LOVES to dress up and play MOMMY!! I have caught her putting on DARK DARK lipstick, ALL OVER HER FACE!! Sure wish I had gotten a picture of that one. I love you Reesie Mae!!

Valentine craft

These are the little Valentine's I made for the kid's teachers. I made one for myself too. I am slowly getting some fun decor.