Let's start by going back a couple weeks. We didn't do a craft last week because Tyler was partying with us, but the week before, we did manage to squeak out this button letter.
Because I was cranky and we were using hot glue, the girls simply placed the buttons and I did the rest. June was meticulous about where things went. She exchanged many buttons to get just the right effect. And they are unique fun buttons. It is fun to look at them up close.
This week, we have been better about our schedule, but not perfect. Monday, I took Daisy in for her 4 year well check, but we ended up signing up for some vaccination study and then we were there for EVER. Five kids in one room makes for a long visit normally, but add an extra hour or so, and the brain starts to fry in unpleasant ways.
We were supposed to come home and deep clean the bathroom. However, it didn't look that messy to me, and we had put in new towel hooks not too long ago, so I called it good. The towel rack we had before was not cutting it. The kids would hang on it periodically, pulling it off the wall, and no one could figure out how to fold a towel and thread it over the rack. If towels even made it back into the bathroom, which was rare, they were still never on the rack.
I've been looking for hooks for a while, but I knew I needed five and I wasn't finding exactly what I wanted. And then one day at Hobby Lobby (have I mentioned I could live there?) I saw something that I thought would work well and be unique. We got one rack with three hooks and then two individual hooks to go on the sides. I like how it turned out.
And towels have amazingly been returning to their hooks. I love it.
Tuesday, our treat was Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes. (I kinda likes things in miniature.) I saw the picture on Pinterest but there were no instructions, so I just winged it. I figured out that you needed a large muffin tin. And that the pineapple went on the bottom like so.
But then I had extra batter and I know I overfilled the cups. The excess brown sugar on the bottom of my over was testament to that. I also should have leveled off the tops before I turned them over, because they rounded up and all sat on an angle on the plates. I barely had time to snap a picture, and I'll admit it isn't the prettiest, but they were fairly tasty. (The banana is on there simply because we had a LOT of extra banana that we needed to use up.)
Wednesday, I dragged all my kids to the pool. I usually try to take another adult with me because I find it hard to manage that many children by myself, but this time I didn't have a buddy and I added another child. Six against one. But it went smoother than it should. It helps that the older ones are...well...getting older. June stayed with her friend Hannah (the extra child) and they went on the slides together. Robyn and Ivory, who would rather have been in the deeper area, were kind enough to stay on the kiddie side, so I could watch everyone. We all ventured over to deeper water at one point but I feel bad when the older ones want me to watch their tricks and I can't because Pearl and Daisy keep walking in opposite directions.
I didn't get any pictures during since I was in the water, but I caught Pearl before and the rest after. We had a good time.
June has a funny smile because she was still slightly numb from her morning trip to the dentist. I took a picture of her because I think it is cute how that one side won't smile.
See, if you only look at half, you can see her normal smile.
And that is all for now people. In fact, I need to go get a craft going with the kids. I am a little behind today. But it is okay, because I'm wearing sweats.
You are awesome keeping up with your crafts, treats and deep cleaning! I love the "C" as you can imagine!! I'm glad you guys are having a fun and productive summer.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like so much fun, all of these activities. The C looks great, and I really want to make those little pineapple cakes.
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