He Can Hammer

Well, of course he can hammer. I think all little boys are born with the ability to "smash and hammer," but today he hammered *AND* wore his apron--so really the big deal here is that Thomas participated.

Home Depot Saturdays have been a staple for Gracie since she was 5. It was a great chance for she and I, or she and Aunt Ruth & Uncle George to have one on one time without a bothersome baby brother. Plus, she has always loved crafts.

Thomas has been hesitant to participate in the Home Depot projects even though I take his apron and get him a kit and attempt to get him to help build. But, pretty much Gracie and I would build while he would be walked around the store with daddy after he threw a fit.

So, maybe we are on a roll. This week I got story time *AND* Home Depot participation?!!

Thomas looked very smashing in his apron and he helped his daddy glue and hammer his project together, while mommy and Gracie worked on hers. Of course Gracie is such a master builder that really all I do I hold the nails while she starts them. She reads her own directions and everything.

Both kids made lovely, and useful bulletin boards this month. I have all sorts of ideas on the best way to use them in the house :)

Next month they are making goal posts for paper football. Which, coincidentally, can be used to hand jewelry if you are a girly girl like Gracie. So exciting!