Grace in small things, marshmallow making edition (December 13, 2016)

1. Kids helping me make marshmallows from scratch this morning, one of our Christmas traditions...love making things with them for others vs having Christmas be all about getting...and, minimal mess this time, unlike last year when the mixer went wild and I got marshmallow all over the kitchen, lol...
2. Trying something new with a chore chart...kids get to add a sticker for each chore they complete and if they get all the stickers for the day they get some TV or iPAD time the next. Trying to stop getting angry/frustrated with them all day long for not getting dressed when I ask, not picking up their toys when I ask, not putting on boots and buckling into the car when I ask, not brushing their teeth when I ask, etc. The plan is no more yelling, just ask once and there is a sticker or not. Kids and I are excited (and they both got all their stickers today)...fingers crossed this helps...
3. Today's snowboarding and walk plans both got canceled, giving my day some much-needed breathing room...
4. Work done on schedule...
5. Snowy evening dog walk with the kids...

XOXO