everyday Ann

A ball can entertain this little man for hours. Fair to say he will have his Dad’s athletic ability and not mine.

1.  I have been using Etsy to buy gifts lately and have been pleased with the purchases and quality. For Mother’s Day I bought a bracelet for my mom with my grandmother’s handwriting engraved. My grandma was always busy writing letters and sending cards it was her love language.

2.  I never know what to buy Aaron for Father’s Day, so I found a t-shirt for him on Etsy. (Hoping he doesn’t decide to read the blog this week!)

3.  In addition to the energy bars we already make I am trying to find some healthy protein bar recipes without a lot of sugar. All of these look amazingly tempting, but with a little more chocolate than what I would like. Thinking I could alter a few to reduce the grams of sugar. Any favorite recipes?

4.  Over the summer we are requiring the boys to keep up with their math and reading. We have noticed in years past come August summer brain has officially taken over anything that has been stored academically. I was excited to find these free math worksheets that I can print off. They have everything categorized by grade with a variety of different skill sets to focus on.

5.  Eyeing up easy and comfortable summer dresses. Every day wear yet chic.

6.  Who wants s’more?! Can’t get enough of the ooey-gooey marshmallow goodness try s’more brownies. Incredibly easy and quick for last minute gatherings and no one will know they started from a box.

7.  I have been looking for a little more variety to throw into our breakfast routine. Right now our staples are honey-nut granola that we purchase from a food co-op and made from scratch oatmeal pancakes. All of these look delicious and hearty, hoping to stave off hunger for an hour or two.

Happy weekend!! Visit Kelly for more.

1.  Last day of school photo, need I say more. Despite their excitement by day two of summer break they had me driving through the school parking lot just so they could see their school again.

2.  I have a feeling by summer’s end I will need a secluded retreat that involves all down time and lots of sleeping. Three days in and we have had a game of kickball, playdate and zoo trip.

3.  While I am trying to cut down on my list making obsession I am having the boys take it over. I have asked them for a list of things they would like to do this summer. A summer bucket list that doesn’t include movies, TV or screen time.

4.  I saw a meme on facebook that said something along the lines of, you only have 18 summers with your kids, use them wisely. Here is to memories made and laughter had.

5.  Speaking of retreat I am really looking forward to the Blessed Is She retreat later this year. Now to prepare everyone for mom being gone more than two hours without kids. When I told Kolbe about the idea he gasped with shock and horror that I would even think of leaving them for a full two days.

6.  Caden is nine months old!! Fastest nine months, now if only the previous nine months of pregnancy would have gone by as quickly. Second haircut in the books and he is looking more and more like a toddler. Not sure I can cope with it.

7.  Officially potty training Grace and admit that I have no idea what I am doing. She is doing really great for my D- effort. For some reason she always has to go when I am nursing Caden or not trying to burn dinner. Struggling with my consistency and realizing I need to allow more time especially when we are going somewhere. Maybe four is a good age?

Linked up late, better than never. Happy weekend!!