A dumpster diving we a go ....

Before

One man's trash is our weekend project;  I found a sad little desk alone on the corner by the dumpster and it was crying out for me to bring it home and give it some special TLC. After debating with my inner craft demon (I have pnumonia and should be on bedrest) I decided to get the old man and lug it to our dungeon. I immediately knew I wanted to refashion the desk into something awesome for big brother. With a quick family collaboration of ideas we decided on checkerdboard print.

We loaded up in the car and headed out to Home Depot where we purchased our supplies:

• Sand Paper 120 grit
• Rustoleum Spray Paint (Flat White, Flat Black,Matte Finish)
• Painters Tape
• Exacto Knife
• Cheap Playing Cards



All of the drawers have cards lined on the bottom

• ModPodge Matte
• Sponge Brush

After

I wish I was able to take step by step pictures but Old Man has already packed up all of my stuff :(

“A doctor is the only man without a guaranteed cure for the cold" - Dominic Cleary

Yep, It's true I finally broke down and went to the doctor today after being sick for THREE months. Now I know that sounds crazy but, I just thought my cold never completely went away. I have downed so much over the counter medication I am sure the cashiers thought I was a junkie.

So, today I trekked my snotty nose, achy bones to the Naval Hospital and got checked out. I wasn't expecting anything more than being prescribed Motrin and Guaifenesin and being sent on my snotty way. But OH BOY was I wrong.


A 20 min appointment turned into a 2.5 hour visit. I was diagnosed with pneumonia .....
I left the hospital with a sore butt from a shot and a grocery bag of antibiotics and other medication to aid my recovery.

Oddly enough, if any of the tadpoles feel the slightest bit sick I'm ready to doctor them up.

Tadpoles Turned Super Heros

Over the weekend I was feeling pretty crafty. I busted out my sewing machine blew off the dust and got to work.

I made capes for the tadpoles. Big brother insisted I make him one too but, unfortunately for him I didn't. I also made P-to the Wee some little scarves out of scrap fabric.

To make Big brother feel a little better we made friendship bracelets and by WE I mean me.

Adios Dungeon Into The Light

 Ok so where we currently live is dark,damp and moldy! Very unhealthy environment for the tadpoles to live in. Not to mention tiny! The biggest complaint we have is our neighborhood is NOT kid friendly by any means.  So, we are moving on ............ now time for my rant;

 I HATE moving because you have to pack.

Yet, I love moving because you get to clean out the junk and donate.

But, the best part of moving is re-decorating!! Oh yea pics soon to be posted of our new place.

I have so many new craft and decor ideas it's redonkulous ( Big Brother's term). OHHH I'm a itching for a craft a fixin'

Out with the old

Big Brother lost a tooth yesterday and although he doesn't believe in the tooth fairy anymore I think, he was secretly a little sad to see it go. This tooth was one of the very few baby teeth he has left and marks the end of  getting a special surprise under your pillow. For the sake of the other two tadpoles we still left his gift under his pillow ( Jamba Juice money ). The youngest two haven't reached the tooth fairy milestone but are soon approaching the exciting years of jack-o-lantern smiles and secret treasures under their pillows. I can't wait!

P.S.
There are so many wonderful sites that let you print off Tooth Fairy Certificates for free!
Here is one of my favorite sites for children's printable templates and crafts :
http://www.dltk-teach.com/books/mtoothcertificate.html

Dollar Store Fun Day

I've been wanting to have a fun activity day with the tadpoles that would keep them outside and was something everyone would enjoy.

So, I picked up a few things at one of my favorite stores the Dollar Tree! Yep, that's right I would drop everything to go splurge at the dollar store.


My limit I set for myself $20
Which was more than enough












My shopping list:


Water Balloons
Snacks
Bouncy Ball
Playdough
Rubber Balloons

For about $15 we had a day full of fun and sunshine 

Brain Eating Midgets

 Can you guess what Saturday morning fun at our shoebox castle could be....?
 
Yep practicing survival skills for a zombie apocalypse. What ever happened to Saturday morning cartoons???? ( the tadpoles don't like TV )

In the minds of the tadpoles our shoebox turned into some vast waste land infested with zombies that they needed to fight off and evade to find shelter. It was fairly interesting listening to the dialogue of this adventure and hearing their strategy plans. Oh the mind of a 3,4 and 11 year old! 

P.S. I was going to add a picture of the tadpoles but they were all in their undies and I didn't feel comfortable with that. I hope you understand.

Professional Worm Drowners

We recently took our first family fishing trip. I just new this would be a great way to bond with the tadpoles and enjoy nature big disaster. The day started out perfect the weather was amazing we hit the road on time and the lake wasn't too crowded.

Before we loaded onto the boat I marched all the tadpoles into the restrooms where I threatened them that if they didn't go now I would toss them overboard as bait. Everyone went even yours truly.... all was well.

We head out onto the water puttering along looking for the "perfect spot". We settled in a little cove and cast our lines out and then things took a turn for the worse. One by one the tadpoles started to complain about being hot and hungry and thirsty. Being a super mom I came prepared with  snacks for everyone already prepared in individual baggies...( no fussing aloud ).

With bellies full Old Man and I thought we were surely going to get to relax and catch some fish. But OH NO those little tadpoles would have none of that." Little" BIG brother and Bubba started fighting over nonsense. Little Miss was tired and wanted to sit on my lap and then ALL THREE tadpoles had to pee.

So, Old man started to pack up everything and I hauled up the anchor somewhere in the mix Bubba and Little Miss got a hold of the worms and were slowly torturing them. Giving up we just let them play with the worms since we obviously wouldn't be catching any fish with them. As we were puttering back to the dock Little Miss announces screams she needs to potty. We finally make it back to the dock and I dashed to grab Little Miss but just hung my head in shame instead as a puddle formed around her ladybug rain boots.