No Matter

Your shoes are on the wrong feet, Tim!

"No matter."

Oh no, we left the toy cars all over the floor!

"Mama, no matter."

Timothy, lets get a move on, we're running late!

"No matter."

There's dirt all over your face. 

"Mama, it's no matter!"

Well, I burned the toast AGAIN.

"It's no matter, Mama."

You're having applesauce, berries, crackers AND cheese for a snack? But how can you be hungry again already?

"No matter."

"Your pants are on backwards silly boy!"

"No matter, Mama!"

Darn, your water spilled.

"No matter."

I sure could learn a thing or two from Tim....

Be more care free. 

Don't sweat the small stuff. 

Life is messy. Unpredictable. 

Pick your battles. 

In the grande scheme of things, it probably doesn't matter. 


I wonder if he knows he is teaching his Mama life lessons. 

With love,

Mama Hauck

Cooking: Getting Back to Math Basics

Every Monday, Anthony brings home a homework packet filled with different ways to practice his spelling words and math facts. Anthony gets to choose a different activity each day. He likes being able to choose what he gets to do homework wise.

One of his favorite ways to practice his math facts is to help me bake and cook. I've always had the kiddos help me in the kitchen. Its a great way to learn those basic math skills. And you know, there's something to be said for the bonding that happens over whipping up some yummy chocolate chip cookies!  

I'm really happy to see cooking and baking as a homework option in his homework packet. It truly is the starting point of all math. But ohhhhh Heaven help me when I've got a helper in the kitchen!! 

Hahaha! 

Ok, so yes, I'm a bit of a control freak and OCD when it comes to messes in my home. You think I wouldn't be after having 3 children, but it is ingrained into every fiber of my being. In any case, I do enjoy cooking with the kiddos and watching them have fun! I let Anthony do all the recipe reading, measuring, pouring, stirring, etc. He totally gets a kick out if it!

So far this school year, he's helped me make stroganoff, calico beans, muffins, cookies, pancakes, tuna noodle casserole, spaghetti, and Anthony's favorite: cheesy stuffed shells.

Thanks for helping me cook, kiddo! 

With love,
Mama Hauck

October Goodness!

October is now coming to a close. Bummer!! I feel like October flew by way too fast. We had tons of fun though! 

We read spooky Halloween stories....

Went on nature walks......

Ate yummy candy that I wish was good for you.....

We decorated the house...not as much as usual because of no Halloween party this year, but it's still looking mighty creepy in here!....

And hit up the Pumpkin Patch.....

We had an awesome time at Trunk or Treat......

And had fun carving our pumpkins.....

Best of all, Sammy and I watched scary movies all month long! 

Mama
The Babadook
Silent Hill
Let Me In
Insidious
Quija
The Honeymoon 
The Orphanage

On Saturday, Halloween, I think we will just hang out at home. No trick or treating for us since we did the Trunk or Treat in town last weekend and we're content with that. It will be the first weekend since school started that we are void of plans and don't have someplace we have to be! Crazy!! It will be glorious to sleep in! We will enjoy the last day of our Halloween decorations, play outside, putz around, and then Sam and I can end the day with another scary movie. Hooray!

With love,

Mama Hauck