Project 366: Day 82

Joe loves playing with water. Loves it. If we let him, he would have the hose run all day long, so he could create rivers, floods, mud, etc.

Sunday afternoon, we let the water hose run for an hour. Later in the day, once the boys were in bed, I walked out and gathered the hose. I noticed several pieces of chalk scattered on the driveway and a bucket filled with water and chalk sticks.

Based on the artwork left on the driveway, I’m guessing the boys created their own street paint and left their mark. I love these guys. Continue reading “Project 366: Day 82”

Project 366: Day 80

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week at my kids’ school. On Monday, we were to bring in a flower for Charlie’s teachers, and on Tuesday, we were to bring in a flower for Joe’s teachers. So I thought.

I picked up some lovely pink roses and baby’s breath, planning to pull one or two out of the bunch for the teachers. I shared the news with Joe who said, “It’s not Teacher Appreciate Week for us. Ours isn’t until the 26th.” I laughed and shook my head with confidence. “Oh Joe,” I thought. “This is why I am the Mom and the keeper of the calendar.”

While Joe was playing outside, I checked the school calendar. D’oh! The kid was right! Dang. That means I have to enjoy a dozen pink roses with baby’s breath all week. Life is tough. Continue reading “Project 366: Day 80”