Backwards night

Sometimes I surprise my kids. About once a month I do either "Ice Cream for Dinner" night or "Backwards Night." What is backwards night? First we take showers, then get into PJ's, then we eat dessert and then we eat dinner. Sometimes you gotta change it up. My two kids love those nights. Surprisingly, they don't ask for them. Guess they like surprises!

Tips for getting out of the house faster in the morning

1. Set out clothes for self and kids the night before. That way if the child has a problem, you know about it 12 hours before the rush, and they can change their minds.

2. Make sandwiches the night before and put in fridge. In fact pack lunch parts that don't need the fridge the night before.

3. Set the table for breakfast after you clean up from dinner.

4. Bribe your kids to dress themselves in the morning. : )

5. Don't turn on the tv.

6. Have your son get the newspaper from the front steps as you organize the lunch bags.

7. Stay away from the computer!

8. Pack camp bag/school bags the night before, except for lunches.

9. Put water and coffee in coffeemaker but don't turn on.

More tips later.

-Stephanie

Beach Cupcakes

Mark and I had a blast making these cupcakes. We tinted the white frosting blue. Then we put graham cracker crumbs on half the frosting for the beach.

Then we put little umbrellas in the sand party. Very cute!

Another day, another nap

Why is it when I know that Naomi is tired, she insists on screaming for 20 min when I put her in for a nap????? She is now fast asleep. Wish I was!