Happy Easter

The kids and I decorated our Easter eggs. There are several things that I have to remind my children of every year of Easter egg dying.

1. Food coloring does not come out of clothes very easily.

2. You must boil the eggs first.

3. Eventually we will have to either eat the eggs or throw them out, but they must remain in the frig when not being admired.

4. 1 dozen eggs is plenty.

5. Red food coloring often makes eggs pink, not red.

We always have more complaints and tears over these issues, that I almost hope that the kids will forget about the whole dyeing of eggs tradition. But, alas, they remembered. Anyway, here is a cute pic of them after they were all done.

What have I created?

So, I am a little concerned about the dangers of getting my kids involved in gymnastics. They are both getting quite good, but now they spend most of their spare time doing handstands and cartwheels in our living room. Mackenna is often compelled to do a handstand in the middle of the bathroom and makes her mom a nervous wreck. I took this picture of the two of them simultaneously doing a handstand onto the couch. I think that I may have created two gymnastics monsters by continuing to sign them up for more classes. I worry about the day that they can do a back hand spring. Yikes! The other picture is of Claire in her new outfit from Grandma and Grandpa. They sent boxes full of goodies to the girls for Easter, including the soft bunny the Claire has in her hand. Thanks Grandma and Grandpa.

Who needs toys?

After three kids, I have decided that the simplest objects plus a little imagination are still the best toys. Haylee finds more joy in creating homes for rocks out of old shoe boxes, batting, and stickers than playing with any of her barbie dolls. Mackenna's favorite past time is creating "caves" out of pillows, blankets and chairs. Claire loves to climb onto and into anything that she can. This box that my new bedspread came in was quite the hit for her and kept her occupied for 45 minutes. I plan on asking for big left over refrigerator boxes from Sears to give to the kids for Christmas next year. They should be a hit.

Tea time

I have been addicted to tea for some time now. I was invited to a tea at an adorable new business in town called "The Tudor House" The first time I went, I was introduced to loose leaf tea that is very high in quality. I have since been to 3 other tea parties. I am hooked and I am certainly a tea snob. I refuse to buy tea bags anymore after learning about what actually goes into tea bags and how little benefit they have in terms of antioxidants. I just came home from my 4th tea party and I am relaxed and full from yummy tea and scones. I can't wait to go again.