candice mclean

Chores with the Kiddos | Sweet Everyday Life

 

 

 

 

 

It was a busy weekend for us, but we still needed to complete a few chores. Our philosophy - divide and conquer. The older girls were inside cleaning their rooms and tending to their laundry while the the rest of us were outside either gardening or washing the cars.

The one chore the kiddos love to help with - wash the cars. What's not fun about water, soap and of course spraying each other down? Get the kiddos involved, and you'll be done faster than you know it. Make it fun!

Baking with Children | Sweet Everyday Life

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carys loves to help me in the kitchen. Over the weekend, she wanted to make brownies. To keep it simple and organized, I have her help me pull out all of the ingredients. Then together we measure everything into separate bowls or measuring cups. This is a great learning tool. For example, she has been studying measurements in math so this practice will reinforce those concepts. Last, I read aloud to her the instructions. In order, she assembles the ingredients. 

Of course the best part of baking... licking the spoon and bowl!

The Virginian Soccer Tournament | Soccer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The girls had a great soccer tournament over Memorial Day weekend. Tate's team won 1st in their bracket and Carys' team won 2nd in their bracket. Go Courage!

Gardening in Pots | Gardening

 

 

Around Here | iphoneography

Around Here | According to My iPhone

I can't believe May is almost gone. Man, it has slipped by just like that. Here's our May recap...

1. Training with Debbie for the Historic 10k. We did it! May 19th. Next up... 1/2 Marathon.

2. Working from home. Taking lots of photos and editing.

3. Thrifting. Great finds this month. Some I will keep and some are for sale - Shop Coming Soon.

4. Mother's Day. I love my babies!

5. Old Lucketts Store Spring Market. LOVE this sale!

6. Chartreuse & Co Barn Sale. Every 3rd weekend of the month. Great sale!

7. Life in general... soccer, homework, mowing the grass, pets, bathtime, cooking, eating, etc. etc. etc.

8. Roan's Confirmation. She's growing up too fast!

9. Spending time with friends. We were able to catch up with some friends from Oki!

10. Hair appointment. Slowly fading the red and returning to a more natural blonde.

 

Change, Grace, & Learning the Hard Way | Quotes

Shauna Niequist | Bittersweet: Thoughts on Change, Grace, and Learning the Hard Way

 

The Cross | A Poem by Roan McLean

Recently, Roan was asked to write a poem for her literature class. My children attend a private Catholic school. We are so very happy with their education and the ability to prasie God every day. At any rate, I loved her poem, and I wanted to share it here for all to read. Blessings to all! xo

 

The Cross

by Roan McLean

The cross upon my wall

Makes me feel grateful

For my loving family down the hall

And food beyond a plateful

 

The cross around my wrist

Makes me feel blessed

For if Christ did not exist

Sin would never rest

 

The cross inside my church

Makes me feel strong

I need not to search

For here is where I belong

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