Author: Jenny Irvine

1 Up 1 to Go!

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I’m off and running well I wouldn’t say running its sort of like at a snails pace. I got this crazy idea to make little girl hair bows and accessories and on the same day I thought I would start a dog bakery too! Yep, God has done it again (made me lose my mind)!!

Well, my business adventures started about 3 weeks ago and has proceeded to go something like this;

Research a bit in the mornings (wee mornings I might add!) on materials, licensing, pricing, etc.

* Jot down notes during the day in between changing diapers, feedings, playing, laundry, etc.

* Order supplies , send of for licensing, get websites up and going….

* And we are nearing production of both business…

Now that I would say is some major discipline or divine intervention.

I have always wanted something of my own and have waited for something to fall miraculously from the sky …Well, let me be the first to say “it isn’t going to happen”! If you are like myself, and have longed for something; all I can say is take a leap of faith, dive into what you know, and hold on for the ride!!

My main focus in all of this is my family. I am not doing either business to get rich: simply to supplement, support, and help guide my family along while having the flexibility to be with my children. I will continue to keep my ears and eyes pealed for new adventures that might be thrown my way in the future. For now I’m just going to trust God hasn’t really made me lose my mind and hope to make enough to continue to stay home with my kids (o.k and maybe secretly to homeschool in the future…:)

Be sure to check out my new KiddieBowTique and I will post the dog bakery up soon!! If you have a business you have been dreaming of or one that you have started I would love to hear about it!!

Wee Scream 4 Icecream

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Although, I am a SAHM I tend to wear MANY hats, don’t we all? I am wife, mother, daughter, sister, maid, chef, Dr., and the list goes on…One thing that has always seemed to remain very much the same is that kids flock to me. I have been babysitting since I was 11 and have seen MANY kids grow up before my eyes. This year marks the year that all my “1st set of babies” graduates (you do the math and you can figure out how old I am…LOL). Now with that said, I thought this “watching kids thing” would end after I had children of my own…nope they just keep flocking my way!! Most recently I was a sitter “fillin” for a friend. We had lots of fun with the girls ages 4 and 2. Crafts, outside activities, “school”, movies, “camping”, eating (lots of it!!), park days, games, and just plain fun!

To end our “season” together I took the girls for icecream and we came home for an “icecream porch picnic”!!

All of the girls wanted chocolate!! And of coarse my Pumpkin was the only one that ate every last bit of it (that girl will never let chocolate go to waste!) We had a few spills and O’no’s but over all they stayed pretty neat.

I’m not sure what we are looking at in this picture (probably a bug) the little one really hates bugs and the entire block could hear her if she saw one!

Our icecream social went out with a bang and we are now onto our next “kid adventure” starting next week, I will take on yet another family of 2 kids (soon to be 2 nd and 3rd graders) this ought to be a trip! Im still in baby land over here…nursing, diaper changing, naps, etc.

Fieldtrips and Fun

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School these days has been more like one BIG field trip….the girls have enjoyed soaking up some Vit. D in the little pool! Have you noticed EVERYTHING goes in K’s mouth? Pumpkin never did this so it is still new to me…we recently went through the house and packed up all small piece toys so K. Bear who is now on the move does not choke!!

If I have never talked about K’s love for nursing well here goes; the girl LOVES to nurse…hates most foods but…..aaaaahaa I found something she likes POPSICLES…these are so yummy!!

Ingredients;
8-10 oz of vanilla yogurt (I use organic…but it doesn’t have to be)
1 can (of the frozen…concentrate juice thawed)
mix vanilla yogurt and juice…freeze in popsicle containers, or dixie cup w/popsicle stick
freeze over night and voila…you have some yummy healthy treats!!

We have been to Birthday parties galore over here the latest was staring “DORA” and a clown!! The kids had a blast and it was funny to see how the once fear of “characters” so quickly turned into pure joy and excitement! Pumpkin is getting a butterfly tattoo!

Feel the love?….Pumpkin loved Dora!! She would dance, tickle, and just watch everything Dora did!
We also enjoyed some friend time (Aunt time too!) we went to see Sleeping Beauty the ballet at one of the local colleges in the area. It was put on by a childrens ballet company and was quite amazing. The best part was Pumpkin sat through the entire 2 hour performance!! Not a peep!! That’s quite an accomplishment for a 3 year old! Especially my go-go girl!!

So what does our Summer school schedule look like?

We will be continuing with our Summer playdates, adventures, and field trips! We will likely start “school” back up in July so that we can take the time off between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Pumpkin REALLY needs to work on her letters (any help on this would be ever so greatly appreciated!!) recognition, writing…etc. I can’t quite put my finger on it…just as I think she knows her letters she proves otherwise…and to make matters more complicated she is most definetly showing signs that she is ambitextrious!

There is a chance (I do say chance) that she might go to 4 yr old preschool in the Fall 3 days a week to see how “school” works. We may use next year as a trial run for her and see where she “fits” best home or school. We will however, continue to supplement at home if this is the case.

As for Mommy I am busy working on not 1 but 2 new business ventures and I look forward to sharing those…should be an adventure thats for sure!! I have always wanted my own business and decided now is the time to get moving…my goal is to supplement our families income in a way that would provide flexablity for a homeschool lifestyle if that is indeed the path our family takes. If not then we will hopefully have a bit of “play” $$!

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