Pintrest Project: Chalkboard Table

I came across a table idea on Pintrest and thought it would be a great idea for my 2 year old.  I was surprised at how easy it was.

I used an old Ikea side table:

I purchased spray paint, chalkboard paint and painters tape:

I taped off the outside of the tabletop so that I could paint the inside with the chalkboard paint and I spray painted the table legs.  I let these both dry over night.

Day 2 I reassembled the table and covered the chalkboard area so that I could spray paint the surrounding area. Overall, I like how it turned out and I just need to find some little wood chairs.

Schedule For Sanity

As of Monday of this week I have become a stay at home mom.  It was a decision that my husband and I thought long and hard about and together we decided that this was a great opportunity for our family. So after being employed full time for umpteen years I am now the employee of a 2 year old and a four month old.

As amazing as it is to be home with my babies, I know that for my own sanity and for the sake of the kiddos a schedule had to be in place.  Kids thrive on knowing what is next and my 2 year old has much easier days if we follow our routine. 

For any parent that is home with the kids (whether all day or just evenings or weekends) I definitely recommend establishing a routine. I also strongly suggest allowing room for variations as well as time for yourself (hallelujah nap time).

Adventures in Potty Training

As my daughter has just turned two we are on the potty training train.  So much fun, especially coming into her room after I just put her down for a nap to find her pants and pull ups thrown on the floor while she danced and yelled for a blanket. 

All I could think was how it could have been way worse. #Thankfulforonlypee!!