Toddler Tugging Box

Pulling my socks off, yanking on Piper's (our 4 year old Chocolate Lab) tail, and emptying the Kleenex box Adam is very much into the tugging motion. I saw this box idea on www.laughingkidslearn.com and adapted it for us.

You will need any size cardboard box.  I kept mine smaller so it wasn't in the way all the time. Any ribbon.  I chose different patterns and textures from the ribbon I just had shoved in my supplies drawer (great excuse to get rid of some scraps)! Pipe Cleaners are not necessary, but that's baby boy's favorite part! I used a phillips head screw driver to punch holes in my box, but any object that gets that job done will work! Last, a pair of scissors for trimming the ribbon!

Punch holes on all sides of your box.  Top, bottom, & sides.

 I used the end of the screwdriver to push the ribbon through the holes. (Left pic).  Then I tied a knot at the end of the ribbon. (Center pic)  I tied it 3 times to make sure it didn't slip through the punch holes and to just to add more texture for Adam to feel.  Then I repeated the pull through and knot across the other side of the box. (Right pic)

Repeat Those steps with as many different ribbons and in as many different directions as you want!  I left some holes empty for Adam to stick pipe cleaners through.  You can also knot them if you want, I just left it open so he could put some in his self.

 I love the Cause and Effect lesson he's getting by pulling one end and realizing "hey, it's pulling at the other end" (That's the dialogue I made up for him in my head). Also, great for motor skills and sensory play!

Pants Problem

When I started this blog my goal was to post thing I love, things I make, and keep track of memories now that I have a kid...

So here's a post to commemorate the beginning of my child's journey into nudism.  I mean the kid will not leave his pants on!

Adam is 1!

Wow...my little boy is 1 year old (July 11th)! He is our little gift from God. We prayed, cried, questioned, and learned some pretty big lessons on patience for 3 years.  Along the way we began to truly understands God's ability to guide our lives as He sees fit, and way better than we could do on our own! This little boy is our world! He's silly, stubborn, goofy, strong-willed, sweet, opinionated, and just the love of our life! As much as I'd like to freeze time, I'm also so very excited to continue on this journey of raising our little sunshine!

Stay tuned for birthday party blog...

Sweet Summer Time

It's "technically" summer in Texas...as far as the date goes.  It's been getting hot for a while! Some of our best friends recently bought a house with a beautiful pool! We have already tried it out...Adam is still skeptical about this whole big body of water concept.  He is definitelynot into your holding him, but will tolerate hanging out in his float?  I thought it would be the other way around, but whatever works for little man is good for me!

Pantry Makeover

So it was time to admit that I had not cleaned out my pantry since my son was born!!  That's 11 months of mass chaos going on in my pantry! I woke up last Thursday and was determined to fix the pantry! I started pulling things out, and started having Pinterest flashbacks.  I had seen several pantry pics, and decided if I was going to clean out, I was going all the way! That ended with my husband taking me to Lowes for paint. 

**Side Note - I have NEVER picked a paint color in our house without at least 3 months dwelling to make sure it's what I want!! 

I walked up to the paint samples, glanced around and grabbed the one that was most appealing, took it to the counter and had a gallon whipped up!  The only way that makes sense in my head to describe the color is a "sea foam blue". 

I repainted all the sheleves and painted the walls.  The pics don't do it justice! While it was a pain to cut in in between every shelf and I will never do it again, I love the way it turned out!  It's all one color, the shadows of the shelf are misleading.   Please, no judging on the Before pic!

Until Next time...

Amy

Bring On The Heat

I know...the first official day of Summer is not until June 21st, but let's face it...we live in Texas.  Summer can be anytime from March-October depending on the year.  I bought Adam a small splash pool at Babies R Us.  It's perfect for a little play time to relieve the heat.   He loves being outside (much to my dismay) and as it warms up I know water is going to be must! I look forward to starting some Pinterest water activities this summer!!

 Of course Piper had to get in on the water action!

New Things with my business

I've mentioned before I work with digital designs.  Just thought I would share some of my new things that I'm LOVING! Visit my Etsy Shop and my Facebook!
Enjoy!
www.etsy.com/shop/loveandprint
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