Back in single mom mode I am looking for all possible sanity shortcuts. One that we do frequently is have lunch and dinner picnic style if it is about 60 degrees outside. Minimal kitchen clean up with no floor sweeping, wiping down, or dinner plates because we go the paper plate route. The girls love the sunshine and talking with the neighbors. Another sanity shortcut I have found when the girls are wound up is to become Mommy Manicurist. They understand that if they want to have pretty nails that they have to sit like statues for awhile. It is very rare that a two and four year old will sit still for 30 minutes at a time so I welcome this activity. It is a great bribe to hold them in line behavior wise all day. Another reward for "good weeks" have been going to get new nail polish colors of their choice.
One of Ellie's rewards of becoming a "Big Girl" (being potty trained) is that she has graduated to manicures rather than just pedicures. She was thrilled.
What a great "statue"
Girls excited about their new sparkle nail polish
sweet little hands
Single Mommy loves statue time
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Love the photo of their little hands. Good memories for these little ones. Love, kisses and hugs to all,
Nanny Lita
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