Monday, September 8, 2008

When Dad's away

So Justin took the weekend off and flew to Seattle for the BYU football game and left me home alone with the kids. We had a great weekend but today was a long day. We had stake conference, and judge me if you must, but I was not about to take 4 kids to church for 2+ hours alone, so needless to say, it was a very long day at home. So anyways, sometimes my kids get out of control and I thought this might be a good way to deal with them while Dads away.

(BTW for those of you who really think I am a terrible mother, I didn't actually do this to Dane, they got into the tape themselves and had a heyday. Then when he was all done, he took it off his legs without tearing it added a bottom to it and made a little basket for himself to hold legos in.)

8 comments:

mamapickle said...

Now that is some good creativity!

The Dillon 6 said...

i remember a conversation with you a few years ago -- you said, "I don't care what people think of my parenting skills...they haven't spent a day with [fill-in-the-blank]. And I knew exactly what you meant on that day. And I know exactly how you felt on this day! :)

Moira said...

haha....I love it!!! No judging here girlfriend. Heck, I warned the Lamborns and the Milnes when they moved in. When my windows are open...whatever they hear..just ignore as I do yell at my kids. I don't care what others think at all. Unless they want three other kids...keep out of my business..lol
You're an awesome mom and you know it. Thanks for sharing.

J. Crew said...

Hi Tina, Such a fun blog! You look great! So many cute ideas. What cute kids you guys have! Miss you!

Emily said...

I love it!~

Bennett Family said...

Hey tina! I saw your blog on Bianca's. i love it! i just have to say that you look AWESOME and your kids are SO cute! AND...i had to laugh at your post about being a different mom to 4 than you were to 1. i can definitely relate...HOWEVER, after seeing the parties you threw for your kids i'm no buying it...amazing! :)

Lori Jensen said...

He must have his mothers creative genes, and his dad's adventurous ones. I love your writing skills!! What a fun blog, will this eleminate the need for Christmas cards?? Take care, Aunt Lori

Lori Jensen said...

He must have his mom's creative genes and his father's adventureous ones. I love your blog!! I missed a few conferences as well. If we aren't feeling the joy...it's hard to pretend. You are a great mom!!!!!! Tale care, Aunt Lori