12.30.2010
12.23.2010
12.21.2010
presents for school friends
Ah, finally, finally Christmas break is here! On our schedule now is a whole lot of nothing. And treat making and eating. And Christmas movie watching, and some present wrapping.
The seven year old is in chipmunk world right now. I think most of the time on the school playground is spent screaming, "chipmunk!" followed by lots of scurrying. I could go into more detail here but I'd rather not disturb you with the extent of her imaginary world, so I'll just leave it with this little necklace that she made for her friends. Papier Valise is a great source for tiny and interesting charms, and we like to string them on long pieces of embroidery floss that can be put over small heads without having to worry about being tied or untied, or latched or unlatched. (She is only seven, after all. :) )
12.16.2010
Books, Books, Books
This morning Melissa and I were brainstorming about books for boys (we love books for Christmas). Our boys are 10 (or almost); who love adventure and silly humor. Sometimes it's just a little hard to push them out of the Captain Underpants rut :). Here are some of the books she recommended - many of the authors were new to me. Any other ideas?
the Horrible Histories series
And while we are on the topic of books, have you seen these editions of classic children's books that Anthropologie is now selling? Gorgeous.
12.13.2010
Fake Sleepover Birthday Party
This was probably the easiest birthday party we've done, and it was ever so fun.
a donut cake
girls in pajamas, stories on a big bed of blankets in front of the fireplace
painted fingernails
truth or dare
(the four year-old version, where truth=what do you want for christmas and dare=pretend to be a chicken, etc. :) )
freeze dance (eternal favorite party game in our house)
then...(a brilliant idea, which I can't take credit for. Thank you genius Jennie!)
the four year-olds toilet-papered our bushes. Which really capped the whole experience off on just the right note.
p.s.: about ten minutes before the party started, I remembered that Cookie had done a very adorable fake-slumber party story a couple of years ago. I wish I had thought of it earlier, drat. Maybe I'll use some of their cute ideas in August for an 8 year-old birthday party - I especially love the eye mask guessing game. (I'm scanning them in below, since I can no longer link to them. Sorry for the torn edges.)
12.09.2010
ah, purl, you are so beautiful
Those geniuses at Purl Soho! Don't these pictures take your breath away? Now all I want for Christmas is yarn. And maybe a little time. :)
12.03.2010
Almost Four: Party Time
To continue with the discussion of the four year old's birthday - Saturday morning we're having a pretend-slumber party for her (the deepest dream of her young heart). As far as I'm concerned, any activity where you can wear your pajamas = awesome. And if you can incorporate donut eating, even better.
Since the party numbers are few it took no time at all to deliver the edible invitations.
Details on Monday.
Have a great weekend!
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