Day 132-Simple Way to Organize Cards of ALL Different Sizes

Supplies:

• Cards
• Cardstock
• Binder Rings
• Ribbon
• Staples
• Glue Stick

Arrange the cards in piles by card sizes (Large, Medium, Small). Glue large and medium sized cards to cardstock (put cards that are similar in size back to back) and trim closely around them leaving a rectangle or square of paper. Determine by the size of your cards how many binder rings are needed and how far apart they should be. (It looks best if the rings are an equal distance apart on the largest card). Punch holes. Make paper pockets to hold the small cards and staple where needed. Punch holes in pockets. Glue small cards to cardstock (single sided) and trim around them. Place small cards inside pockets. From large to medium sized cards, place the rings on them. Tie cute ribbons on the rings to finish it off. And you're done, no more cards hidden away in boxes. Now you can display them, and read the sweet messages from family and friends over and over again!

Tip:

• Don't overstuff. If you have several cards to display, make two different sized card books-for example one for large and one for medium.

Day 131-When did Tate Learn how to Read?

We were playing with Tate's doodle board the other night. I drew a picture of a cat and wrote the word cat next to it. Tate surprised me and read it by himself. I continued with more and more 3 letter words this time without the pictures and Tate was able to sound them all out.

I borrowed some phonics practice readers from my Mom today to see how Tate did with an actual book. And... He read the entire thing. All 8 pages of "Sam and Al". GO TATE!!!

Day 130-My Honest Mother's Day Thoughts

I'll admit that "PAST" Mother's Days have been rough... It has always been a very emotional day for me. Just the fact that I don't pop out babies like most women-I think that I've felt somewhat inferior to them. Also, on Mother's Day I can't help but feel sympathy for those women who have not been able to have any children of their own. So much so that it's been hard for me to fully appreciate those that do...

Yesterday was different. In fact I didn't feel any of the feelings that I normally do on Mother's Day. Instead of being so self absorbed and focused on what I and other women who suffer from infertility don't have, I found myself being entirely grateful for what I do have. I am so thankful for my little Tate! As crazy as he is sometimes... He is the greatest little kid and I love him so much. I have also been blessed with the most wonderful Mother! She is an amazing woman and such an inspiration to me. My Mother in Law is equally awesome.

I feel so blessed!

Day 129-Jonathan's Graduation

My brother Jonathan graduated today from the University of Phoenix! He got his Bachelor of Science in Business Management. I'm so happy for him and his family. It can't be an easy thing going to school, having 4 children plus one on the way and working full time. Congratulations Jonathan!!!

This is a picture of my nephew Peter. He was so exhausted after sitting through 3 hours of graduation. Poor kid-he fell asleep while waiting for Pizza afterwards.

Day 128-Not So Child Proof House

Kristy and her kids came over yesterday. It didn't take me long at all to realize that with the stairs-our house isn't very kid friendly. Spencer wouldn't leave the stairs alone-which left Kristy constantly chasing after him, Melanie was fine going up the stairs but was terrified of coming back down, and Savannah nearly killed herself tumbling down 8 steps. Thankfully she has an amazing balance and landed directly on her feet.

THE ANSWER

Just in case you have been wondering... The answer to the quiz below is #17. Yes, I am the Llama Mama as Kristy put it.

Can You Guess Which One is Me?

Tate's preschool teacher emailed me this special Mother's Day Project. She asked me to guess which one Tate made for me. (There were a lot more-but I narrowed it down a bit for you). Can you guess which one?