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Thursday October 8th, 2009

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

Today’s Activity:

Take your kids to your local library and check out some Halloween books.  While you are there look at the library schedule, some libraries offer trick or treating and/or story times you can wear costumes to.

Note:

The other day at the library I noticed a mom organizing her coupons while her kids looked at books.  If you have something you need to get done today take it with you and do it at the library.

Reminder:

Have you been playing your music?

Evaluate:

Did you plan your date night with your hubby?  Recently we decided to take turns planning our dates because we were never doing anything because no one would ever plan it.  Last week was his turn so our “date money” is all gone.  (He’s really not a big spender, I’m just giving him a hard time).  So because of our limited resources we are getting a FREE sitter (my mom) eating at home, going to the rec center (where we have a membership) and playing racquetball and then we will end the night with frozen yogurt.  YUM!

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Saturday October 3rd, 2009

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009

Today’s Activity:

If your kids are like mine they start planning their Halloween costumes in the summer and change their mind at least 15 times before the leaves even think about changing color.  Go to a Halloween shop and try on costumes.  If you are ready to purchase the costumes at this point then buy them today, otherwise you will at least know what sizes they need and can compare prices online so you can get the best deal.

Note:

My mom always made our costumes but I’m not quite that dedicated (plus I lack the sewing machine and skills).  If that is the path you want to take then head to the fabric store instead but be sure to check out their website first.  Sometimes you can find coupons for a percentage off your purchase if you take the time to look.

Reminder:

Are you listening to your music??

Evaluate:

How did things go yesterday?  My kids and Amber (a 21 year old girl with special needs that I watch at my home) had a lot of fun!  I found a website with lots of different types of paper airplanes.  All the kids colored their papers and then chose the plane they wanted to make.  None of the planes were great flyer’s but they did some pretty cool tricks.  Amber kept hitting everyone in the head with her plane, Max (my 5 year old son) kept yelling, “Mommy, did you see that?”  and Elese (my 2 year old) would run around doing interpretive dances of what tricks her plane had just done.  They had a blast with their airplanes and I enjoyed helping them make them and watching the smiles on their faces.

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