Family FunOne of the funnest parts of being a mom for me is creating fun days and memories, even though sometimes it can be very hectic – it really does just make life more fun. I am glad that I have started a box of stuff for each of the monthly occasions so all I have to do it drag it out of the storage room and do the same thing as I did the year before. I’m finding that my kids love the “old reliables” anyway. On a good year I add something new to the excitement, but on years like this I just reuse. St. Patrick’s day was a crazy, busy day filled with piano, soccer, scout meeting, YM, & library story time. When all was said and done, we were happy to have tried to make our “green” dinner work. All I had to do was throw a green table cloth on and have a hay day with green food coloring and the day became a little bit more special.
 Yummy Green Rolls |
 Green Salad |
 Green Mashed Potatoes (shepherd’s pie with green beans in the background) |
 Green Milk |
 It really was a happy shamrock day! |
Comments:
Jana said…
Fun traditions…I need to get some boxes so I can have the things that make family life more fun and memorable. We were pretty low key this year just a green breakfast.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 9:32:17 AM
Patricia said…
What a fun time. Your mom is the best! Be sure to thank her for the good times she creates for all of you. G. Baldwin
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 9:41:44 AM
Mom and Dad Parker said…
Looks like Olivia got a little green dye in her eye. Kiss her for us even if we aren’t Irish.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 11:53:38 AM
Michelle said…
I love the idea of the occasion boxes. You are such a fun mom, making great memories for your kids.
Thursday, March 19, 2009 6:37:06 PM