Every Princess Loves Her Hair!

So remember way back when,

when I mentioned Rapunzel hair???

Apparently I don't have that kind of patience.

First, check out how the project was supposed to go...

The Weekend Homemaker's Rapunzel Hair

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Sounds easy enough,

                        buy the yarn,

                                   cut some strips,

                                                   sew to the cap

                                                                 and Wha LA!

Now, um...Here's how mine turned out

She thinks she looks beautiful.

I agree :)

When I tried to put a hat over her "Bald Spot",

She firmly stated that

"Rapunzel doesn't wear hats."

We have since then braided her hair and she wears it

EVERYWHERE!

This project does require alot of patience!

You will need: yellow yarn, an old pair of tights, and a needle and thread.

Oh, and patience, Have I mentioned that yet?

I used one package of yarn, so you will obviously need more than that.

(You know, depending on how big you want your bald spot to be!)

I found that the sewing was where I had difficulty.

It took forever!

I really think that this is a very fun idea,

 If you take the time to stick it out and finish yours,

Let me know! I would love to see it!

Have a great weekend!!

Sarah

A note of encouragement

My husband recently wrote a letter to our children on his blog and I want to share a few excerpts with you.

Carrots and Goals

To my children:
The older you get the more intelligent, crafty, and agile you may become. In doing so, you will become a valuable asset to others. Some may seek to aid you in your knowledge base, and others may seek to plug you in somewhere to help them achieve something they are striving for. This is not necessarily wrong. Having discernment in these situations is very important. It is very easy for some dream to become your target when you had not planned on it for yourself.

In school, one good goal would be to make straight A's or be on the honor roll. Some students couldn't care less while others set aside friendships, sports, and God to accomplish that goal. If and when it is attained, you may be granted a scholarship to a college. This trend may repeat for college.

As an athlete in high school, apply yourself to your tasks. Train as you should, practice your shooting, passing, etc. Excel here too, and seek to improve at a faster rate than others, but don't get lost here.

In your first job, you will start out doing meanial tasks. Excel here. Make no mistake, do your best. Once you beat the curve or the standard path taken by others, you will be noticed. Managers will quickly realize your potential and want you on their team. This is not wrong either. Grow, and apply yourself, but don't get lost.

As a mother, it may be necessary to prepare your home, take care of children, or make big decisions for the household. All of these tasks are necessary and proper. Excell here. Be a wonderful support system for your husband, and a leader for him when he needs a break or has faltered.

In a few years of breaking through new barriers like these, I have noticed a trend that you should know before you excel as I know you will.

Don't let a good thing blur your focus. Don't let getting straight A's cloud your judgment on your priorities. Don't let being a good athlete and having to practice often take over your life. Don't let a good first job or second job opportunity take you down a road you didn't know you were going. Don't let being a spouse drag you away from the very spouse you married.

 

Don't ever forget our catechism. What is the chief end of man? The chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.

As you progress in your life, remember who granted life to you, who protects you, and who saved you. 

 

 Read the Bible for yourself. Use your Bible to help you discern error. Ask God to help guide you to himself.

 

 

 

(If you would like to read the entire post, you can click the link below)

From the Foundation of the World

 

 I hope this was an encouragement to you as it was to me!

Brett's Busy Hands

You're six, sitting in "Big church"

"Is it almost done?"

"I'm thirsty"

Your mom shakes her head "No" and turns her attention back to the pulpit.

"I need to go to the bathroom"

"REALLY!! Can I go to the bathroom?"

She whipsers back, "He's almost done."

"Sniff, sniff, sniff...." Mom hands you a tissue,

"I don't need to blow my nose"

"I don't like this pen."

She doesn't even acknowledge you this time...

"Haley's touching me."

"Haley's touching my paper."

"Haley's foot touched my foot!"

Now she's glaring at you.

But you can't help it!

You're soooooooooooooooo Boooooooored!!!

Sound Familiar?

This is every Sunday for us. Until now.

Let me introduce you to

The Busy Book!

I spent an evening a couple of weeks ago searching online for printable Bible activity pages and came up with this! A binder filled with coloring, activity and drawing pages just for Brett to use during church. 

I used 20 or so leftover sheet protectors and bought some dry erase markers at the $ Tree.

So each page can be erased and filled out over and over again!

My favorite page is the

"Draw the Speaker" page.

I also put some blank primary lined papers in the back of the book for taking notes.

(or for writing and re-writing your name and sight words, as has been done so far)

First School Primary Printable Writing Paper

Here are some of the links I used.

www.calvarywilliamsport.com

Bible Themed Alphabet Pages

Ministry to Children

Bible Wise

Bible Story Printables

This has really helped!

Now the adults in our row can actually listen...imagine that!

  Have a good week!