No food Friday - Diaper Cake

DailyBuzz Moms' Kids Friendly Thanksgiving Table 9x9

Once again, I'm participating in the monthly 9x9 by DailyBuzz Moms.  This month's theme is making a Thanksgiving Table Setting.  Thanksgiving is the time when the good china and silverware comes out but when you have little ones, it isn't always the best choice.  I wanted to create a kid friendly table.  That was friendly enough that my kids could feel comfortable sitting at without getting told how to behave or not to break anything. 

HALLOWEEN with DailyBuzz Mom 9x9

From Daily Buzz moms halloween

Alphabet Fishing

I have been slacking a little on The Daughter’s “class-time”.  I wanted to keep her on the same schedule as she did at school but I failed.  Especially since I tend to get up around 10 instead of 7 like she is used to.  I try to do activities with her but it always resulted into the same thing – coloring.  Thank goodness for Sesame Street and some other educational videos I have. 
I finally got motivated the other day and sat down with her to make a fish game.  I wanted do something educational and that she could play with again.  I got this idea from the Disney Website but I did alter the game just slightly.

Home schooled?

Before The Boy was born, we already decided to take as much time off as possible.  Especially with two kids and one being a 2 year old, we decided to take 9 months off between both of us.  When we made that decision, I already planning on different activities to do with The Girl. 
I tried to create a mini classroom to stimulate her daycare.  She was used to a certain schedule and I really would like to continue that schedule.  So I stocked up on so much stuff, you would think she was going to be home schooled for years instead of the time we initially decided on.  I mainly tried to get as much arts and crafts supplies I could get my hands on.  I also signed her up with different activities including football.  Yes football, I figured the kids will run around and wear themselves out.   
My first attempt to school was a painting project.  I was excited to find markers type paints.  They are less messy than the traditional paints but still had the similar affect.