B.M.W.B #24 - Dr Suess

Last week we had a Dr. Suess party.

I have been so looking forward to my boys being old enough to enjoy a 'party for no reason' party.

To swell the numbers and the excitement we made an invitation and invited another family.

For dinner we had chicken nuggets, wedges with blue and red sauce and 'make-your-own' pizzas.

For dessert we had Truffla Tree cupcakes, One Fish Jellies, Dr Suess Hat Stacks,

Truffla Seeds, Marshmallow Pops

We played 'I Can Do That' which is a Dr Suess game and very family friendly

Read stories together by the fire and had fun

Everyone was invited to come dressed up in their PJs with a crazy hat or hair

Bounce went as a Barbaloot (The Lorax), Flip went as Thing One (Cat In the Hat) and mummy and daddy just went crazy! (Notice I am actually the only person looking at the camera in this photo???)

This year I am making more of a conscious effort to have quality moments with my boys. B.M.W.B (becoming the mama I want to be)  is my way of recording and hopefully inspiring other mama’s too. Please inspire me with the little moments you are snatching with your little people OR with ideas I could do with mine. If you have blogged about it please leave a comment so we can all visit and encourage each other.  

Simple. Achievable. Intentional: becoming the mama I want to be. 

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B.M.W.B #18 - Still Learning

Although I'd like to think of myself as a 'naturally gifted parent with no help needed' part of becoming the mama I want to be is intentionally becoming more skillful and thoughtful in how I parent.

Last night The Atlas and I started a 6 week 'Parents Inc' toolbox course. All my life I've held to the fact that I would rather learn from others mistakes than make them myself. This supports that theory for me - learn and take courses before things are tricky.

The fun part is that we are hosting so I have the perfect excuse to make recipes I wouldn't normally. Last night it was Cherry Ripe Mudcake - mmmmmm - narrowly missed eating leftovers for breakfast!

and Flip and I made these little treats as well - happy to do a how to post if you want one!
I want my boys to feel they have a contribution to make in terms of making people feel valued and welcome in our home and baking is one of those things.

We are a family that LOVES having people over and this is no exception and it means my house gets vacuumed at least once in the week!
How do you feel about having people at your place?

This year I am making more of a conscious effort to have quality moments with my boys. B.M.W.B (becoming the mama I want to be)  is my way of recording and hopefully inspiring other mama’s too. Please inspire me with the little moments you are snatching with your little people OR with ideas I could do with mine. If you have blogged about it please leave a comment so we can all visit and encourage each other. Thank you so much for those of you who have given me really encouraging feedback recently!

Simple. Achievable. Intentional: becoming the mama I want to be