We Can Do Hard Things

I have been searching for a long time for something to put up in the entry way. I wanted it to be something of interest because it would the last thing my boys see when leaving the house. So the other day I was cruising through etsy and I found this little gem. I've always loved this saying. I was instantly smitten and knew it had to be mine! I know it might be cheesy, but teaching my kids that they are capable of accomplishing anything they set their minds to, no matter how hard it is, is one of my number one priorities as a parent. I think it took me close to thirty years to figure that out, so I want my kids to get a head start on it!

Speaking of hard things being accomplished......

I finally got around to paining my bedroom. I took several pictures, and none really came out close to the real color, so you'll just have to come over and see it for yourself. The hard part about this job is that I did it all by myself in one day! That's right, I moved that massive bed! It was tough, but well worth the effort.

Next on the list is Jackson. He has been working really hard at school, and just moved up to the accelerated math class. Way to go Jack! Here he is with a picture of one of his heroes, Mr. Einstein!

I'm not sure if this counts. Max didn't quite do something hard, but he sure did land hard. Close enough right? While swimming last week, Max decided it would be awesome to jump in the pool and to a twist while he was at it. This resulted in him hitting the edge of the pool with his chin. Being the ever tough boy that he is, he wanted to keep swimming so he didn't think I was privy to this information. (I was in the shallow end with Sadie) I noticed from afar that his chin looked swollen, so swam over to check it out. He had a gaping cut on his chin and was swimming like it was no big deal. Much to his dismay, I made him get out. 6 stitches later, and he is doing great, but still mad that I made him leave the pool so early.

Sadie my lady continues to endure her overbearing mom who tries to place flying saucers on her head daily.

As for John, he told me I couldn't follow him to school, work, or the gym to snap a shot of him doing all the hard things he does!

Redo for two

I've been wanting to fix up Jackson and Max's room for quite some time. It's cute and all, but it truthfully looks like I let them decorate. (cuz I have!) There are random posters and pictures tacked up on every wall, and nothing to tie it all together. I have an amazing friend that is always coming up with fun decorating ideas on the cheap. When I saw one of her latest projects, I just had to copy it for my boys.

Along with the project, I also decided to do a little furniture rearranging. Here's a couple before shots of their cluttered messy room.

The few things I changed up made a big difference in the feel of the room. I found three posters and framed them. (thank you joanns 40% off coupon!) My boys were super stoked because they were robot and spaceship themed. I also hung two shelves and displayed some of their favorite Spaceship Lego creations. (so they won't get destroyed by Miss Sadie, and it also freed up room on the dresser)

And last, but certainly not least....the project! I made fabric covered bulletin boards made out of ceiling tiles for each of the boys. Aren't they cute?

This was project was up my alley. It involved fabric, duct tape, and Velcro......and no sewing machine!

And yes, that is a laundry basket....this is a real life blog people.

Fads gone wild

If you don't know what Silly Bands are, then you have been living under a rock for the last 12 months. Sadie being ever so trendy has decided to jump on the silly band-wagon. And yes, those are paint swatches on my wall, they've been there for months. I just can't make up my mind. But I digress....

Sadie can't get enough of her buh buhs. (Sadie speak for bracelet) She loves them so much that if you ask her to have one, she will give you a look something like this one and say MINE!!!

I'm hoping that like all hot trends, this one will come and go quickly like my hyper-color shirt I had in the 7th grade.