Since I started this quest to overcome my procrastination, I have been racking my brain trying to figure out how I was going to prove that I am actually doing the things I say I am. Here is what I came up with:
And, I figured out how to make our 'Elf on the Shelf' work with our schedule. Being a parent in a blended family is a challenge at times. Between the three exes and the five children, it somehow worked out that there will be no children at our house from the 22nd to the 27th and then all the children will be there the next week! So, I emailed Santa and asked if it would be possible for him to deliver Christmas early, like on the 21st....he said yes and that he will send his elf down early, the day after Thanksgiving, so that he can still get the full report on the behavior of the children! I thought it was a rather ingenious plan. I want to do the bigger things on days that more kids will be here and little things on the days when it will just be J. So far, this is my plan; it is subject to change depending upon circumstances - I have many backup ideas!
I am planning on doing my version of the Polar Express via jeep. Last year, the kids told me it was their favorite thing. I hid tickets to the 'Minivan Express' in the tree and when they got their pj's on they found notes saying to gather a pillow and a blanket and find their golden ticket and go to the 'magical minivan'. When they presented their tickets, they were given a mug of hot chocolate and a popcorn box of caramel corn mixed with other candies. Then, we drove around for about 2 hours listening to Christmas music and looking at lights. To be honest, it was my favorite thing about last year as well! This year I think I will have them open a chosen present on Xmas Eve that contains a new pair of PJ's, a light blanket, candy canes, hot chocolate mix, and a ticket to the 'Jeep Express'. I'm still planning it out.
- I have created a page that has my never-ending list of projects and tasks that need to be completed.
- As I complete them, I will post pictures if possible and then cross them off my list. If I can't post pictures (financials, privacy issues, etc.) I will do my best to provide whatever results I can.
I have been pretty productive the last couple days, though I can't share very much in the way of pictures.
First and foremost, I have gotten together all of the information for the doctor's office and will drop it off in the morning after I drop J at school.
Second, I planned an art lesson and taught it and it went really well. We studied Henri Matisse today. The students loved that I was able to find a video of him putting a piece together (see it here). Then they had a blast creating their own impression of Matisse and his "Painting with Scissors".
And, I figured out how to make our 'Elf on the Shelf' work with our schedule. Being a parent in a blended family is a challenge at times. Between the three exes and the five children, it somehow worked out that there will be no children at our house from the 22nd to the 27th and then all the children will be there the next week! So, I emailed Santa and asked if it would be possible for him to deliver Christmas early, like on the 21st....he said yes and that he will send his elf down early, the day after Thanksgiving, so that he can still get the full report on the behavior of the children! I thought it was a rather ingenious plan. I want to do the bigger things on days that more kids will be here and little things on the days when it will just be J. So far, this is my plan; it is subject to change depending upon circumstances - I have many backup ideas!- Elf arrives with a bouquet of candy canes and a welcome letter explaining his purpose.
- Message out of cereal on the dining room table - 'I'm watching you' while he is hanging from the chandelier
- Elf is found building an Xmas tree out of Lego's
- Powdered sugar angels on the stove
- Mustache and antlers drawn onto the bathroom mirror
- In the blender with cookies
- Hiding in a marshmallow igloo
- Elf is found soaking in the sink full of marshmallows - with a Barbie! Naughtiness has ensued!
- Writing his name in powdered sugar - in a very naughty way!!
- Tapes streamers over their doors so they can't leave their bedrooms.
- Elf yoga with stuffed animals
- Hiding in a toilet paper tower
- Pooping chocolate kisses
- Candy cane zip line
- Wrapped up back packs
- Held hostage by Lego mini figs and army men
- Hangs underwear on the tree
- Stuck in the vacuum
- Elf selfies
- Used the kids' potty
- Planting Lolli's
- Hanging out with the bloomed lollipops
- Drummer Elf
- Stacked cups to keep kids upstairs
I'll be posting pics of our crazy elf and his or her antics as well as the kids' reactions!!
I am planning on doing my version of the Polar Express via jeep. Last year, the kids told me it was their favorite thing. I hid tickets to the 'Minivan Express' in the tree and when they got their pj's on they found notes saying to gather a pillow and a blanket and find their golden ticket and go to the 'magical minivan'. When they presented their tickets, they were given a mug of hot chocolate and a popcorn box of caramel corn mixed with other candies. Then, we drove around for about 2 hours listening to Christmas music and looking at lights. To be honest, it was my favorite thing about last year as well! This year I think I will have them open a chosen present on Xmas Eve that contains a new pair of PJ's, a light blanket, candy canes, hot chocolate mix, and a ticket to the 'Jeep Express'. I'm still planning it out.
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