Weekend Recap

Friday: Back to Thursday for a min- we got a major storm and we were without power from Thursday night at 8:30- Friday am 11:00 am 

So I went to a friend's house for the day- hung out, chatted, laughed and hung out her baby boy 

Hubby and I got home around 4:30, roads were actually pretty good compared to the day before and the storm, Brooke had a youth Christmas party that we had to take her to,, hubby and I had a dinner date, then to the mall to run a quick errand, when we got home I went to bed, I do not sleep well when there is no power ( for some weird reason). 

Sometime during the night the power went out again.. Le Sigh 

Saturday: 

When we woke the power was back on. 

Moses left at 11:30 am- I never went to the airport, it was just to hard to see him leave. 

We had a leadership training at the church from 1-4 pm, it was a very informative meeting, I really like our new Pastor- he is all about equipping us to be the leader that shows love and care in our cities. 

We got home after 5:15 and had a few mins to rest and then back to the church for 7 pm for practice for the Christmas Program.. Brooke and I and three other girls are doing a sign drama for the program next Sunday, I will try and get a video of it and post it. 

Sunday: 

We were back at our old building today so no early morning set up. 

so an extra hour to sleep, wheeee ;)  

Sam came over for lunch and then her and I chatted about planners and things, it was a nice relaxing sunday 

How was your weekend? 

Confessional Friday

1) Sitting here in the darkness because we are in a snow storm, no power, water or heat and it is kinda cold, I kinda like the silence, we played board games as a family sitting on the floor, it was super nice, here are some snow pictures for you all

2) I am addicted to Periscope... I found some planner people and we have so much fun chatting all day long 

3) Last night was a sad night for my heart, we had a going away party for Moses, he is going to Guatemala as a missionary, Moses is our adopted kid, Brooke considers him her brother etc 

4) 18 days until I am home with my family for Christmas, I am so very excited!!

What are you Confess'n? 

Stephanie- Guest Post: DIY Wreath

Here is a fun Do It Yourself Wreath, pour that cup of coffee and check it out. 

Christmas Ruffle Wreath DIY

If you're looking for a new Christmas wreath and have a stack of Christmas movies to plow through this holiday season then look no further! While this isn't a quick project, it is a worthwhile one because it turns out gorgeous and is super simple to make! I know it's not for everyone, but I really enjoy mindless, tedious and repetitive activities like this that don't require much thinking! Pop in a movie or favorite tv show marathon and just cozy in for an evening craft-this is my kind of night.

If this is your idea of fun too, here's what you'll need…

-Foam wreath form (size of your choice)

-Straight pins (lots of straight pins)

-4 yards of felt, color your choice

Begin by making a kajillion circles out of the felt. (Kajillion is a technical term here) I used a plastic cup as a tracing tool and just traced around it and cut it out. You can use a fancy fabric circle cutter if you have one, I just don't. I'm pretty basic in the old fashion trace and scissors kind of way…

Now take a circle and fold it in half.

And fold that half circle in half again.

Now pick it up and stick your pin through all 4 layers of felt.

Then attach them to the wreath, close enough that you get a full look, but not so close that they look "scrunched". You'll play with it and figure out the look you like.

I find it easier to begin on the inside of the form and work your way out.

After you've done the whole form you'll have something that looks similar to this…my favorite Christmas wreath so far! I'm even considering making a white one for Winter!

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How To Help With Fussy Eating

Children are not always guaranteed to like everything that you put in front of them at meal time.

Colors, shapes and textures are often enough to make your child turn their nose up and demand a different supper. 

It is also commonplace for a kid to enjoy foods one day and avoid them the next, without any apparent reason. It pays off to plan a varied and healthy diet, which you can do with the help of guides available at Kohl's at an affordable price, while these useful tips will try to give you some ideas about how to get your son or daughter to eat it! 

 Make Meals A Festive Occasion 

 When parents turn meal times into torture chambers, this lessens a child's desire to eat. Creating a festive eating environment helps greatly. Focus on praising your child for what they have eaten, instead of criticizing them for what they haven't. Create realistic expectations and encourage effort. Don't pay too much attention to fussy eating, since this is exactly what your child wants. 

 Give Them The Freedom of Choice 

 Fussy eating is often a sign that a child seeks increased independence. There is nothing to be gained from maintaining a stiff upper lip and refusing to cave in on any requests or preferences. A kid who is not accustomed to a varied diet is far more likely to eat foods that they have some level of say in choosing. Be sure to allow your child to make these choices within the realm of healthy eating options, though. 

Introduce New Foods Slowly 

During the process of introducing new foods to your fussy eater, start off with a small amount. This makes for a much less daunting task. If they do not wish to try the food on the first attempt, don't be discouraged. A child may turn down a new dish 10 times before eating it and liking it. Serve foods to all of the children who are present. If your little one sees other children enjoying certain meals, that will make them want to get in on the fun. 

Avoid Settling For Unhealthy Foods Many parents will end up giving their kids unhealthy foods to eat, under the guise of ensuring that they at least eat something. But these types of snacks only serve to encourage continued poor eating habits. By doing so, you are teaching your child to hold out for the truly tasty options and they will never make the effort to eat healthier. 

 Know That They Will Test You One of the reasons children are so fussy with their eating habits is because this is how they begin to test the behavioral boundaries that you are trying to establish. Demonstrating strong will about what they will eat and won't is a part of their growth cycle. 

Simply accept that this is a part of their social development and keep your anger to a minimum. 

You can also find the healthy foods your child needs at , they have a wide selection of healthy eating and you can please that picky kiddo there. 

Planning for Christmas

I have recently started really using my planner, it all happened because of some pretty awesome people on Periscope so I wanted to share some of my fav planner pages or calendars what ever I found, here ya go:

So many cute things on Pinterest as well as etsy, a lot of people have great items on etsy, you can just do a search for stickers, inserts, wash etc.

Christmas With Terri

Introducing

I wasn't going to do anything for Christmas but Melissa from Dreams and Color asked me about it and I got to thinking, so for the next 24 days there will be something Christmas related, I also have some guest posters and there is room for more of you if you wish to guest post for me. 

Check back here tomorrow for the first post.