Quotable Sunday #6

Toni at A Daily Dose of Toni hosts Quotable Sunday each Sunday.

Today's quotes are on "playgrounds"

Writing is very much a playground; an artistic playground. It's the most fun thing I do.
Shania Twain

The world is a playground, and life is pushing my swing
Natalie Kocsis

My father would take me to the playground, and put me on mood swings
Jay London

The main thing about how playground equipment is built anymore is they try to keep stuff lower to the ground so there's less of an impact if you fall
Bob Williams

The barn was our playground
Anne Halme

Audrey :)

Six Word Saturday

Show my Face blog hosts Six Word Saturday each week.

Here's what you do: Describe your life (or something) in just six words. Since my blog is on parenting, I thought I'd talk about being a mom in six words.

I smile when my children smile

Audrey :)

Aloha Friday #10

Each Friday, Kahlani, over at http://www.islandlife808.com/ hosts a wonderful meme called Aloha Friday. It's the end of the week, a chance to relax and get ready for the weekend. To celebrate Aloha Friday, you ask a question and answer other questions.

My question for this week:

Did you lie to your parents when you were a kid? Are you, as a parent doing something different in the hopes your kids won't lie to you?

Audrey :)

Six Word Saturday

Show my Face blog hosts Six Word Saturday each week.

Here's what you do: Describe your life (or something) in just six words. Since my blog is on parenting, I thought I'd talk about being a mom in six words.

My daughter called from camp today!!!

Audrey :)

Aloha Friday #9

Each Friday, Kahlani, over at http://www.islandlife808.com/ hosts a wonderful meme called Aloha Friday. It's the end of the week, a chance to relax and get ready for the weekend. To celebrate Aloha Friday, you ask a question and answer other questions.

My question for this week:

Do you believe in immunizations? When I had my children almost no one refused. Today it seems more and more parents are refusing immunizations. What are your thoughts?

Audrey :)

Making Necklaces From Fruit Seeds

I was flipping through a magazine while in the doctors waiting room the other day and I saw an idea I had never tried before.

The suggestion was to take seeds from melons, cantaloupes, honeydew and even watermelon and save them. Dry them out on a cooking sheet after removing all pulp. Then using fishing line and a smaller needle string the seeds to create a necklace.

When my girls were young we did use fishing line and inexpensive plastic beads, but never melon seeds.

Have you ever done this? Were you pleased with the necklaces? If you have not done this, do you think it's something you might try?

Audrey :)

Six Word Saturday

Show my Face blog hosts Six Word Saturday each week.

Here's what you do: Describe your life (or something) in just six words. Since my blog is on parenting, I thought I'd talk about being a mom in six words.

I love when kids do chores!!

Audrey :)

Aloha Friday #8

Each Friday, Kahlani, over at http://www.islandlife808.com/ hosts a wonderful meme called Aloha Friday. It's the end of the week, a chance to relax and get ready for the weekend. To celebrate Aloha Friday, you ask a question and answer other questions.

My question for this week:

How have you instructed your children to deal with bullies? If your children are young or you don't have children, how did your parents teach you to deal with bullies?

For the most part, I'd like to see my kids ignore bullies. They tend to thrive on the negative attention. When you don't react and you don't give them the attention they often move on. What are your thoughts?

Quotable Sunday #5

Toni at A Daily Dose of Toni hosts Quotable Sunday each Sunday.

Today I thought I'd share some quotes written by kids. I just loved them:

If you want something expensive, you should ask your grandparents.
Matthew, age 12

When your mother is mad and asks you, "Do I look stupid?" it's best not to answer her.
Meghan, age 13

If mom's not happy, nobody's happy.
Neely, age 13

If your mom's asleep, don't wake her up.
Amber, age 10

"Guests" is just another word for "cleaning."
Chanelle, age 12

Audrey :)

Aloha Friday #7

Each Friday, Kahlani, over at http://www.islandlife808.com/ hosts a wonderful meme called Aloha Friday. It's the end of the week, a chance to relax and get ready for the weekend. To celebrate Aloha Friday, you ask a question and answer other questions.

My question for this week:

At what age do you believe it's ok for your child to have piercings?

I have two girls. One of them got her ears pierced at age 8 and the other daughter at age 11. I allowed additional ear piercings once they were teens.

Audrey :)