Kid Friendly Homes

"Mom, I need a drink of water"  repeated several times a day x # of children, doubled in summer.

One of the best things I ever did was put one of these things on my counter.

It's high enough that my youngest cannot use it (1 1/2) but perfect for the other two (3&5).  Place an absorbent rug or towel on floor for little spills.  

Next make cups accessible so they can do it on their own. so the next best thing I did was toss (literally) all the kid's plastic dishes and cups in a large bottom drawer where they can reach it.
Not only can they get thier own drinks of water, but help set the table and empty the dishwasher.  Oh it is pure bliss.  

Presenting: Vinegar in all it's splendor

It's something small yet something you will encounter for probably the rest of your life.  Taking a sticker off and dealing with that stickiness that won't come up.  Courtesty of my sister, here is a great tip, use vinegar.  It really is that simple.  A little vinegar on a paper towel or rag will get it right off.   Isn't vinegar great? Check out the following link for 1001 ways to use vinegar from cleaning to gardening http://www.vinegartips.com/scripts/pageViewSec.asp?id=7 .

Gaining a better perspective

The words "I am not my body" keep ringing in my head time and again. They are from a woman I have never met, yet I can't forget them. I wonder what she means, finally I crack and find out. This is her story of courage and love. I hope we can always remember the importance of what we are doing as she so well reminded me. Thank you Stephanie.

I shared this with my 4-year old daughter who, like most little girls are very concerned with being "pretty". She cut her own her to be "pretty", and now gets upset because it is not "pretty" and long yet. I explained about what happenes to your skin when it gets burned, she was very curious. I asked her if she thought this lady was beautifull and she said "yes", and said I should be more like her. That was a good moment. Thank you Stephanie for letting her know about "pretty".




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