Treasured Moments (3)

Do you find yourself falling into a pattern of daily grind, skipping the 'fun' activities because you don't have time or lack energy?

Do creative arts, nature walks, drama, read alouds or spontaneous acts seem only a distant dream in your life?

Yet these Treasured Moments shared with loved ones uplift us, nurture our soul, remind us of the beauty and joy in our lives.

We want Treasured Moments for ourselves, for our children, for our families but how can we make it happen?

... Commitment ... Encouragement ... Support ... Ideas ... Plans.

I invite you to join us every Saturday and share your plans and ideas, your targets and goals and your stories ... your 'Treasured Moments'. In this way we may inspire one another, encourage ourselves and start achieving our dreams. Hosted by Erin at Seven Little Australians and Counting

My Treasured Moments this week are:

1. Rose No 2 passing her Learner Driver Permit.

2. Watching Sir N enjoy doing a String Art project with his Dad.

3. Discovering I had been tagged in a Homeschool Meme Thank you Erin for the tag I really enjoyed doing this one. 

4. Being encouraged as I read posts at Creating with Wisdom, Seven Little Australians and Counting, Morning Cuppa's with Glenys, and Homeschooling Downunder to name a few.

5. Spending time with my parents who are living with us at the moment and getting to know them a little better.

6. Going to the local indoor playground and watching the nieces and nephews all play together, over coming their fears and conquering their individual mountains.  Wonderful memories.


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Blessings

Nails, Wood & String

"Daddy I want to make something with wood, nails and string" came the imploring voice of Sir N on Thursday morning. Daddy's are wonderful they come up with all the solutions.

Look what Daddy and Sir N did together yesterday:

Our Supplies
Colorix crayons, string, nails, hammer

I dug out the Colorix Crayons because they are easy to use.  My paint is packed away at the moment and this was the next best thing.
The String Art Fun Techniques page  suggests using cork tiles from your local hardware store.

"Daddy I want to use the drill to make a hole"

Daddy drew a picture of a sailing boat on a piece of wood.
Next he nailed some nails for the string to be attached.

Sir N then used colorix crayons to colour in the yacht picture.

Paul then spread the colour using water and a paint brush.

All ready for us to add the string.

The finished item.

Free String Art Patterns are available from String Art Fun.  There is a fee one for a boat and a circle that once it is strung makes a picture of a heart.  I really would like to try that one. 

Blessings

A Childs Ten Commandments to Parents

By Dr Kevin Leman

Real Families.com

1. My hands are small; please don't expect perfection whenever I make a bed, draw a picture or throw a ball. My legs are short; please slow down so that I can keep up with you.
2. My eyes have not seen the world as yours have; please let me explore safely. Don't restrict me unnecessarily.
3. Housework will always be there. I'm only little for a short time, please take time to explain things to me about this wonderful world and do so willingly.
4. My feelings are tender; please be sensitive to my needs. Don't nag me all day long. (You wouldn't want to be nagged for your inquisitiveness). Treat me as you would like to be treated.
5. I am a special gift from God; please treasure me as God intended you to do, holding me accountable for my actions, giving me guidelines to live by and disciplining me in a loving manner.
6. I need your encouragement to grow. Please go easy on the criticism; remember, you can criticize the things I do without criticizing me.
7. Please give me the freedom to make decisions concerning myself. Permit me to fail, so that I can learn from my mistakes. Then someday I'll be prepared to make the kinds of decisions that life requires of me.
8. Please don't do things over for me. Somehow that makes me feel that my efforts didn't quite measure up to your expectations. I know it's hard, but please don't try to compare me to my brother or sister.
9. Please don't be afraid to leave for a weekend together. Kids need vacations from parents, just as parents need vacations from kids.  Besides, it's a great way to show us kids that your marriage is very special.
10. Please take me to church regularly, setting a good example for me to follow. I enjoy learning more about God

Dr. Kevin Leman is an internationally known psychologist, humorist, best-selling author, TV personality and speaker. Dr. Leman is probably best known for his Birth Order Book. Along with Dr. Jay Passavant, family counselor, he hosts the syndicated television program realFamilies.

I hope this has encouraged you as much as it did me this morning to take the time to enjoy Sir N.

Blessings