party planning

Hmmm....how to entertain a bunch of first graders that doesn't involve trashing my house? Yes, it's party planning time and I'm looking for ideas that can be done outside that have an autumn theme. decorating mini-pumpkins? bobbing for apples? My goal is to not attract bees in the process. This is why I am not a preschool teacher. I am definitely a mom that has to outsource the arts and crafts portion of childhood. useful comments are oh so welcome here.

I am Alice

Now that I've finally gotten myself back on the blog I can't think of a thing to type. So the stream of consciousness thing will have to do for now.

Busy, busy, busy fall but that's the way it is for everyone. No sense whining. Ages ago I blogged about "where's my Alice?" the ever-present, always helpful housekeeper for the Brady's who kept that ship afloat. I still live in the Brady Bunch house with the addition of DD#4 but I've come to realize that I am Alice. It's crazy around here but truthfully I wouldn't have it any other way, I'd just like some tips to manage the chaos.

Blog, what blog?

So I'm not the most up to date blogger Google has ever known.....a few things have gone on since my last post over a year ago. Dear Daughter #4 made her arrival last summer. That's the biggie. We briefly thought we were moving this Spring. In hindsight that should have been crazy making but it turned into more of a Spring Cleaning on steroids. I'm just grateful that I didn't donate all the kids winter clothes! the mom's life....always looking ahead until you trip over the mess at your feet! Speaking of which, while I've been typing a boxful of cheerios has been dumped......