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I love Halloween time. It means fall has come and the holiday season has begun. It means pumpkins and apple cider and dressing up.
When I was a kid, I tended to go for most creative costume. Often times I was a witch, but when I branched out, it was really crazy! One year I went as a shower. Yes you read that right, a shower. Man I wish I had pictures of that. Another year my best friend and I went as Mom’s – apron, duster, and head bandanna were our costumes. There were also the years I was a crow and pack of pea seeds.
I kind of miss dressing up. I know I know, I still can, but I rarely do. I do get to dress up the kids though. And that is so much fun! I have let them decide their costumes, though, so the crazy creations I came up with won’t embarrass them.
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My Thoughts: I actually really enjoyed this book. It was simple and a lot of fun to read my with my kids. What we really loved however is the read along theater cd that comes with it. The sound effects really brought the story to life! Princess V really listened well for the turn page sound, and all 3 princesses got excited turning the page as they listened to the story. The pictures are vibrant, and easy to follow. I would definitely recommend this book for young beginning readers. Boys especially will enjoy this book.
What about sharing a room? Personally I love the idea of kids sharing a room. I think it teaches them how to share a space, but still be their own person. I actually grew up sharing not only a room with my 2 sisters, but for awhile my sister just younger than me, and I shared a queen bed. Eventually I got my own bed, and my younger 2 sisters shared the queen. It wasn’t until I was in high school and a senior that I actually got my own room. My very first room all to myself, was in the laundry room! There were some nights my mom had to do laundry late, and I just had to sleep with the dryer pounding away. I missed my sisters, but it also felt freeing to have my own room. I could keep the light on and read as long as I wanted without bothering anyone else. I could set an alarm and not worry it would wake anyone else.
So should kids share a room, or have separate rooms? Why is this really on my mind right now? Well, as we look for a new job for Mark, we also have to look for a new house. Mark would love for all the kids to have their own room. I think they should share. It’s just good for them and creating a lasting bond as siblings. If we happen to buy a house with enough rooms for each to have their own, well I wouldn’t oppose it. Having a room to go to for quiet, and “alone time” as we call it, could be nice. The problem we’re running into right now though, is Princess V will often slam her door shut and yell at her sisters to get out of her room. I feel she has become too detached from her sisters, and she’s only 5! So even if we get a house with that many rooms, I may still have them share for awhile (and then I’ll get a craft room!), just for the sake of learning to bond and work things out.
I would really just love to have some awesome bunk beds like these too:
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Do you ever look around your house, and wonder how you can keep it all clean? You’ve got kids running around everywhere, and find yourself constantly tripping over toys.
Over the weekend, we were at my sister in laws house. She has a set of toys in the main living space dubbed “Upstairs Toys”, but the bulk of the toys is in the basement and are dubbed “downstairs toys”. Her home always looks so immaculate and inviting. We got to talking about how she keeps the toys separated, and it really helps with the cleaning.
Now in my head I’ve always decided that the toys belong downstairs in our house. It’s where the kids bedrooms and the playroom are. Really the toys don’t need to be anywhere else in the house. Yet they always seem to get scattered up and down, and even outside. I’d really like to have a sit down with the kids and tell them that the toys aren’t allowed upstairs anymore.
However, at the same time, I like that my kids feel comfortable playing in any room. I like that they come play near me while I’m working (even if they do get in my way sometimes). I love watching their imaginations take off as different household items get incorporated into their toy play. Would I be squalling their creativity if I kept all the toys downstairs? Would I spend less time with my kids if I didn’t let them bring their toys upstairs while I’m cooking?
I guess I’m just having a hard time finding a good balance. I think I need to separate our toys, like my sister in law does. Some can be upstairs, and some can be downstairs, but we don’t mix the two. All I really want is a front room that when people walk into don’t feel bombarded by toys (or other stuff for that matter). I want just one clean room. Is it too much to ask? One room that looks like it could be in a Better Homes and Garden?
I came across Rebekah Grace The Practically Perfect Princess Blog during the Ultimate Blog Party. Having 3 of my very own practically perfect Princesses I was hooked. As I browsed their blog I learned that the blog was just an addition to a new children’s book! I got even more excited when I learned the authors were looking for some reviewers. I had to jump on board.
