Jul 1 – 6, from a granny knot to making a climbing net for the kids. First, a prototype from some string in the garbage. With this, I learnt how to tie the Carrick Bend: My first whipping: Many whippings later, I have the lengths of rope to start: Lay it out: Use the Carrick […]
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Basement Book Shelves
Timeline of our new book shelves: Before picture on May 25 Ripping & cutting shelves on May 26 Dry fit on May 26 Start painting on May 26 More painting on May 27 Begin assembly on May 29 Continue assembly Jun 6 Complete Jun 7 After picture
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Kid Anger Management Reading List
The books we bought for the kids and seem to be working quite well so far: What to Do When Your Temper Flares: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Problems with Anger Author: Huebner I’m not bad, I’m just mad: A workbook to help kids control their anger Author: Lawrence E. Shapiro, Zack Pelta-Heller, Anna F. Greenwald How […]
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Parenting Reading List
The books that we’ve read on parenting and that we would recommend: Children The Challenge Author: Rudolf Dreikurs Positive Discipline: The First Three Years Author: Jane Nelsen, Cheryl Erwin, Roslyn Ann Duffy Kids Are Worth It Author: Barbara Coloroso Parent Effectiveness Training: The Proven Program for Raising Responsible Children Author: Thomas Gordon How to Talk […]
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Sunday activities
Treasure in the backyard Helping out with yard workHelicopter rescuers And THAT’s what they were making!