The Thinking of a Four Year Old

I've been teaching Ms A about empathy, sympathy, obedience and consequences recently. Today was a rather rough day since we didn't get the sleep that we normally have (one more week than a no more night classes, but that's another story). Ms A and I have been butting heads ALL DAY LONG. Since she was so tired/ornery, I insisted on a nap!!! I had her lay down and she instantly tried to convince me that her tent is her nap time sleeping area,

"It would ruin my pattern, Mommy!" 

"I would need to sleep in my bed THREE TIMES to get back to my pattern and I CAN'T DO THAT!!" 

Her thinking took her to a new place when she asked me:

"How would you feel if you were me and couldn't have your tent to sleep in?!?" 

I quickly replied, "I would have obeyed my mommy so I wouldn't loose that privilege for another day."

I appreciated her logic and obviously she's learned see things from another's perspective, but obedience and consequences ruled the day.

Am I being too mean???

'Ms Martha Washington'

Ms A was invited to a Little House on the Prairie party a few months ago. I purchased a pattern to make her a bonnet, apron and shawl. We loved the pattern so much that Ms A and I thought one of the dresses would be fun. It was initially meant to be a Christmas present, but my sewing ability was put on hold for a few months. Yesterday I pulled out the fabric to give it a try. Here's our result.
Aunt Sara mentioned that the dress makes the perfect President's Day dress. Doesn't she look like Martha Washington or a little girl from the revolution?

Happy Valentine's Day

My dear friend, Lisa, invited some friends over to make a Valentine's Wreath, via. I loved the idea and was anxious to have a girls night out crafting. My hands have been very idle recently and it felt GREAT to pull out my scissors and create. Ms A had a fun time folding the circles in quarters and pushing the pins in after I placed them on the wreath.

I thought it would be fun to use it for other holidays, so I have blue and white stars cut out for Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. I'm still thinking about Christmas-y items, like snowflakes, holly leaves or Christmas trees.

Here's a picture of the finished project. Thanks Ladies for the fun night. Thanks Lisa for keeping my fingers busy as I watched "LOST"