About a month ago, Camille got a package from Gena at Small Burst. She had read my post about Cami staying in her bed at night & sent her this beautiful reward.
It was the sweetest gesture and though its been a month, I decided we’d do the same. So we are sending a little prize to my friend Erica’s son Arly for not asking to get a drink, go the bathroom & the 20 other excuses that are thought of between the time of 8-10 every night. Here it is. Arly we are mailing it today!
In other news, my sweet Cami is growing up. Along with that has accompanied some I don’t know how to put it other than … a bit of sass. She’s still the sweetest pea, but recently had several time-outs for disrespectful talking back words or downright telling me no she won’t do what I ask. I know this is a growing time for her. An area that is stretching me as much as it is her. Still yesterday was filled with “growing pains” & after I put her down I decided I needed to think of a new approach. Dawn had mentioned putting rhymes up around the house to say to the kids. Both kids love stories, sayings & songs that rhyme. I pulled one (that had to do with one of the areas of struggle) out of a book & wrote it on one of the many sheets of watercolor we have lying about. I also made two little animals for her so she had a lovely little surprise when she woke up. 
My guy has been underway the past couple days. Though I much prefer him around, I take the time in the evening that we normally hang out (after the kiddos go to sleep), and work on design or crafty stuff. I couldn’t sleep last night so I was up late working on a little gift for my mom since her birthday’s around the corner & my first giveaway, which I’ll be posting tomorrow (the giveaway, not mom’s gift). Yay!
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You are a very sweet, patient mommy. My kids are both a bit sassy…The Boy more so than The Girl. Sadly, they get it from me. Oops.
These are lovely pictures.
I love Pay It Forwards. You’re so nice. And obviously a good, thoughtful mom. Way to set an example!
Beautiful! I’ve yet to see a post on your creative woodcutting art though.
Hang in there with the sass. We get x2 and I know it’s only a matter of time before we’re getting it from every which way! 
Just keep being your sweet patient self. You’re a great Mom.
i love your response to her new found sass.
do you cut these little animals out yourself? if so, i’m so curious what type of saw you use.
Thanks for the shout out. I’m so glad Cami likes her hair clips and glad they sparked a pay it forward. Your animal cut outs are awesome. I’m interested, like everyone else, how you make these. Maybe a new etsy shop to consider??
Thanks everyone for your comments.
I used a scroll saw that I bought off craigslist for the cutouts. I also have an old stencil heat cutter which holds all the same points as a woodburning tool. So I’ve used that. I’ll definite take some pictures and write a post about it this next week. What I’m learning to do, not to do.
OH my goodness! Thank you! Arley will LOVE it! You are so amazing! I wish I had half the talent and creativity that you do! Love you!
Wait! How will I pay it forward when I have NO creativity?! Hee hee hee!
I love that you payed it forward. Isn’t the blogging community the best?! My life is so much richer for it. A little bit of “sass” has been popping up in my home lately to, with my eleven year old, who’s also going through some growing pains. Your approach to dealing with it sounds very wise.
These little treasures are so beautiful. And that last photo – AAAHHHHH PRICELESS