The Reel Mower

We just bought a Reel Mower a couple of days ago. Kevin finished assembling it today and we tried it out after Kj went to bed. Kind of fun. Just call us The Greens. Kevin said, "This is the best mower I could have bought if you're going to be doing the mowing!" I'll just switch jobs with him and he can do all the dishes...a job I have recently taken back (a majority of the time).

Muffin crayons

I am back, if only for a moment. I just wanted to share with you a way to make toddler crayons. I learned it at a group called Family Foundations. It is a get-together sponsored by the United Way, to support parents and families.

Anyways, you take old crayons, a muffin tin, and muffin cups (the silver ones work best). Peal off the paper from the crayons and break them and place them in the lined muffin tin. Then back at 250 degrees until they melt together--so if you have an oven light, just turn it on and be watchful. Some people like to mix the colors, but I chose to have single colored crayons. Either way is fun. Kj is 13 months and thought the crayons looked more edible than anything else...