NaBloPoMo - Day 13

I had my two little tornadoes yesterday. It was a very busy but fun day as always. Of course, I'm way behind on reading your blogs now. Today and tomorrow are quite busy as well, but I'll get all caught up with all of you by the weekend.

I want to share one of the best ideas I think I've ever had for the little ones today.

The girls call this their special sharing plate. It's just a plastic deviled egg plate I found at Dollar Tree. It even came with a cover, so I'm able to prepare any cold items, like their fruit and cheese, the night before and have it ready to go in the morning. It's perfect for making a little smorgasbord for toddlers and preschoolers. Another nice thing is being able to provide mostly healthy foods without denying them small amounts of the less healthy things they love.

When my girls arrive in the morning, the first thing they ask is if they get to have their special sharing plate. It's adorable how excited they get about it. I always use it for their breakfast, and of course, I try to plan as many of their meals and snacks using the special sharing plate as I can. 

I also have a high cabinet where I keep any kids' cereals and any other less than healthy foods, so what's on their plate is all that's available. They always raid my pantry between meals, and there's nothing in there they can't spot, somehow, no matter how well I think I have it hidden. 

It makes me feel like a pretty smart Gamma coming up with this one. Good idea, don't you think?

NaBloPoMo - Day 9

I wish I could post photos of my girls to show you. They are both the cutest little things! My son and his wife don't post photos of the girls on any public social media, so I'm sure they wouldn't want me to post them here either.

I think I can get away with this one. You can almost feel their energy through the photo, can't you? I'm also linking it up over at Shadow Shot Sunday which is hosted by my dear friend Lisa. Come on over to join us with your shadow shots. 

Have a great day! :)

NaBloPoMo - Day 5

Are you familiar with the 2011 animated film Rango starring Johnny Depp?

I was not familiar with it, but it came up on my app screen while I was looking for a movie to put on for my girls last week. Luna, the three year old, spotted it and asked to watch it. I started the movie and pretty quickly realized it was not a movie for kids, but not before Luna yelled out "Hey Gamma, he looks like you!" 

It had to be one of the funniest things I've ever heard. I am getting older and have been self-conscious about my looks as I'm aging, but Rango? Really?!

I assure you, I do not look like Rango. My eyes aren't popping out of my head, I have lips and all, and I'm certainly not too skinny or green. I have no idea what she saw that made her think I looked like him, but it sure made me never want to be seen out in public ever again!

You just scrolled back up to take a closer look at him, didn't you?