Sweet Treat Surprise

You know when you are growing up....you always seem to remember one special thing or moment that never leaves you. I always LOVED it when we would come home from school and my mom would have a snack of peanut butter crackers, celery with peanut butter or cheese and crackers.

Our little colored Tupperware plate would be sitting on the bar and we would enjoy an afternoon snack. Well, I thought I would continue that tradition. I just started because I have been buying Icee's at the local Icee store- or a cherry-limeade at Sonic happy hour. Then on to pickup T from school.

Yesterday when I picked him up I had NOT a dime in my pocket!! Yes I know it was Monday- but remember my job pays by the hugs & kisses not $$!! So there I was with no money for a "special drink"? What to do?? Then I thought, Well I have been wanting to start this WHY NOT NOW!!!

Here is what you will need.....

I fixed Peanut Butter Crackers, with craisins. I made a little cute face- he needed a nose so I grabbed a baby carrot.

And this is what I got.....

PURE HAPPINESS and SURPRISE!!

He did have to share with little brother and in fact I had to make 6 more crackers with pb. Then he was asking for another carrot. But, finally he was satisfied and the empty preschoolers belly was FULL!!

And my heart was FULL of JOY and HAPPINESS too!! I loved the BIG smile and excitement on his face. I will continue to do this even when he wakes up from his naps.

What a Happy Boy!!!

At supper we always go around the table and talk about our day....he said his favorite time was his surprise snack I made him!!!

I love that kid!! I slipped him a $ 5 under the table!! haha not really!!

Do you do special snacks?? If so what are they??

Mollie

Here Birdie Birdie.....

We made Bird Feeders!! How Fun!! This was C's first time to paint with REAL paint. I have given him finger paint that is edible, so that doesn't count. He has this thing about everything to the mouth. I forget when they stop that- but I think he should. He still tried....that is the future leader in him coming out!! I really think putting it on a plate was a mistake- have plate will eat anything on it idea for him.

T loves to paint and visit. I can remember when before C came along, we would sit at the table and color/paint/play dough/etc. and visit forever. I miss that. But, I would not trade C for anything. I know one day C will be the same. When he learns to SIT and STAY.

I always cover my table with this old table cloth that I have had since before I was married. Every time T see me putting it on he says "goodie what are we gonna do?" Then I put old shirts on them- not to get there play clothes even dirtier!! Yes, I am a little OCD about things and keeping them in there original condition.

Here are our Bird Feeder for the Birdies!!! They seem to like them. One was inside the big feeder the today day, T was so excited. We have hung them right out on the porch so when we sit at the dining room table we can watch them. T sings "building a birdie house with my friend Mickey Mouse" the whole time we were painting. (that song is off of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse)

We also have a hummingbird feeder in front of our Living Room window. Ahhh the simple things. We can be in the middle of a crazy game- or running through the house then all the sudden, STOP look there is a bird!! It is fun to talk about how all the birds are different just like people. And how God created them all different just like us.

This project total was:

Empty Gallon of Milk or Water 3.99

Kid's Paint (already had) 4.99

Paint brush pack of 4 .99

Time with the boys.......................Priceless

Mollie