St.Patty's Day / Clipboards

I know I'm a little behind! I just thought this was a cute pic. No the cute baby is not mine. I just love taking pictures of her when I babysit, but I did take full credit for her today when a lady said at the store, "Your baby is so cute!"

I've had a request for info on the clipboards:

You'll need-
Clip Board (I usually get mine from Smith's Marketplace)
Spray Adhesive
Sand Paper
Modge Podge
Foam paint brush
Ribbon
Paper

You will first want to decide how you want your design to be then you'll want to trace and cut out your paper. It doesn't have to be perfect, I like to see a little of the clipboard around the edges. Then you'll want to sand the front of the clipboard down. You can put paper on the front and the back- I have done it both ways, but I decided it wasn't necessary and less hassle for me. The back you do not need to sand regardless. Wipe the board of access dust. Using one paper pattern at a time spray the adhesive below it and smooth it over and over to make sure it is nice and flat. Use plenty of adhesive to make sure the board is covered under each piece of paper. After you have applied each section of paper add whatever ribbon you need to to cover where the different paper patterns meet. Using the spray adhesive for that also. I have to wash my hands alot during the spraying part because they get SO sticky. Continue to put pressure and smooth paper. Let sit for 10 min. Using the foam bruch apply Modge Podge to paper on board. Some spots on paper will lift. The boy clipboard I made today I could NOT get the bubbles out- but they dried flat:) Just continue to smooth paper back out with fingers. The paper will dry flat, just try to get out as many bubbles as you can. If you do not put paper on the back you do not need to Modge Podge the back. You can add flowers to the clip and modge podge those also. I like these boards because I can add lots of ribbon to it! (Do not modge podge the ribbon) I hope I explained this easy enough- because that's what they are -EASY!

These are for my nephew and neices birthdays next week- Derek let me know he would be expecting one for his birthday also. ( Just wanted to show some of the different pattern options)

Super Mom

Is it possible? To be a super mom? I read Angie's post today, and I had a whole bunch of emotions run through me.

Sad- I know I can do better. I know I have what it takes to be a wonderful mom. But I don't feel like I come close to that potential. Are there even enough hours in the day? And what makes a mom super? Does she have to be a stay at home mom? Do I need to be teaching my child multiplication at 2? Should I take them to places they have never seen before? Does a super mom mean to have children that never talk back?

Happy- I AM a mother!!! I have been blessed to have children to nurture and mold into wonderful little people.

Motivated- Above all. I am going to make a strong effort! There are a list of things to change and list of things for me to start doing. One day at a time!


I recently gave a lesson in Young Womans on Homemaking. It was a bit silly. All the good stuff- make sure your house is clean, be a super mom, etc.:) But my favorite was a talk given by President Thomas S. Monson. To paraphrase he said, "In everything we have to do from church callings to soccer games to homemaking, try to take time. Just STOP!! The best time for wonderful memories to happen are when you have nothing planned and nothing organized. There can be wonderful teaching moments and times best spent. Just doing NOTHING!"

This is my goal for the summer- time well spent as a family. Not having to take them to the Zoo, or a museum. Just time together in the back yard being a FAMILY. Teaching them to be kind, teaching them to be loving. And hopefully being a more patient, loving mother in the meantime. Starting now- I am going to stop blogging, turn off then WII, and play with Dillon!

Clipboards

My aunt started making these a while back and I thought they were brilliant! We made them at girls camp over the summer, I personalize them for each of my neices and nephews for birthday gifts, and we gave them to teachers for Christmas. I decided to use them for an organizing project- Kasidee has homework every night and has books sent home from school. Along with the kids weekly chore charts, we clip everything together so they are never lost or clutterig up my counter space. These clipboards are also great for coloring in the car or other outings! Here are the fun ones I made my kids-

Seriously, So TIRED!

Someone had to deliver the mail.

What a weekend! Derek left me to fend for myself, he went to Las Vegas. Me and the kids filled our schedules to the brim! Our first night alone we slept over at Brooke's-thanks for breakfast and watching the kids! Friday we went with friends to the Discovery Museum (we bought a pass it was so fun!). Then hit the food court- everyone was happy with the selection. Then as we got to the car I realized I'd lost my keys! Luckily the museum had them! Then I took Kasidee and her friend to tumbling. THEN we went to the park and played. And finished the day at Quiznos with Brooke and Ella. Saturday was a whole different ball game- 9:00 am Dillon had his first soccer game. This year he was right there in the midst of the action. Last year he wanted to sit on the sidelines and eat snacks:) Then Kasidee had Activity Days at the church from 10-12 and invited a girlfriend to go. And while they did that Dillon watched Power Rangers and I did 4 haircuts! McDonalds was the kids choice for lunch, then the gym (had to get my run in). And we stayed and swam for an hour. Of course the fun couldn't stop there! Off to the movies to see Inkheart with my parents, Brooke, and Ella! We all went our separate ways and Mandi met me and the kids for dinner at Mimi's. Then we snuggled in my bed and watched movies. The kids slept with me every night because I was so scared! I've NEVER slept alone before! It was such a fun, exhausting weekend. Sunday I was able to get caught up on some sleep, and we had our first homemade meal for the weekend-thanks mom! I'm so glad Derek is coming home today- I really took him for granted, the single mom thing is rough!

Shopping for Groceries-




Dillon's Soccer game, chattin like girlfriends:)



I told ya we were tired!