Despite the crazy week, I am so excited about the house progress! The upstairs is all framed and they are working on the roof. The picture above is me with Ellie in her room. It feels so real now that I can walk through the whole house and picture what day to day life will be like living there. I’ll share more pics next week when I find the energy and time to sort through them. :)
On another note – I have to share the charts my girls made that crack me up! Ellie loves donuts so every once in a while during homework when we are struggling with her not wanting to stay focused I make a little deal with her. (Homework is a necessary evil to my El – there are always too many things she would rather be doing!) We can go buy a donut at the grocery store if she will buckle down and get her homework done WITH a positive attitude. Yes. I often occasionally bribe my children. Desperate times call for desperate measures. I was upstairs with Kole last week and told the girls to go get started on their homework and I’d be down to help soon. When I walked downstairs I was immediately greeted by colorful paper taped to the wall.
First up is Ellie’s chart. She went into great detail explaining it to me. She added her name taped to the side so that I could move it up and down depending on how she is doing with her homework.
HA! I had a hard time keeping a straight face. Then I saw Addison’s chart and absolutely could not keep a straight face. Let me translate…
I hope it’s a “gud” one.
LOL Love the girls chart! And so exciting that the house framing is going up! You must be SO looking forward to the finish product :)
Isn’t it funny when our kids start reflecting our own parenting style back at us? You obviously like charts! My kids are all about making checklists these days! My husband thinks it’s hilarious …
Love those charts! Can’t wait to see more of the house progress!
Not sure if the mom or teacher in me likes this most. adorble and very clever!!
I am cracking up! Isn’t funny how we as mom’s can translate those these into perfect English.
Adorable! :)
Ahaha! Thanks for the laugh :) I love the way the minds of children work, so pure and innocent. This was great!
Love the donut chart! Your girls are very creative! And know how to make a good chart!!! That would be great incentive, especially for my little guy. Every where we go, he asks “I wan a donut!” Happy Friday! ~gina
Love the charts. They put a smile on my face too.
Have a great weekend Erin! :)
Absolutely nothing wrong with a little doughnut bribery!! My kids will do just about anything for them.
Your house is going to be so beautiful!
Olivia said from Toronto, Canada
I have just finished editing from a 3,500 square feet house. Plus two cottages and let me tell you this is work. Your house is going to be beautiful. Lots of room for storage and decorating materials.
God Bless,
Olivia
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Love it! That looks just like something my sister and I would have done at that age!
Oh my goodness! I laughed so hard! These are so cute. By the way, I love your blog and can’t wait to see the house when it is finished.
Thanks everyone! I know Laura – obviously I’ve made a chart or two in my day. :)
Stephanie – thank you so much for the tip! I’m absolutely going to try that. I’m up for trying anything that helps with humidity!
LOVE it! Oh I miss them! They really are such a crack up! Love their funny ideas and creativity, they are always making something cute! I’m dying that Ad put “screwed up”. Really? What 6 year old says that?! So, so cute! and YAY for the house!!!!
“Never screwed up” HAHAHA. That made me die laughing! Too funny! The things kids say! =)
You are going to be so glad you took those pictures (if you aren’t already!!). Adorable. :)
Sweet kids throw it all into perspective. Love it.
haha those charts made me laugh too! I think they deserve a donut just for making those charts and trying so hard to have a good attitude about their homework ;)
I want one of those charts for myself!