Gram's Little Helpers

Thank goodness for the patience of grandparents. 

My kiddos LOVE to help - no matter what the task may be. 

This past weekend, Gram was gracious enough to let the kiddos help with a few chores around the house...
They helped do dishes - not sure who got more "clean" the kiddos or the dishes

They also helped decorate Gram's Christmas tree

Reba loved pulling the boxes out of the tote - especially the empty ones Gram had just put back in!

Dallas helping hang an ornament (on the same branch he hung the previous one)

Thanks again for letting them "help".  They truly enjoyed it!

Until next time...

My Little Helper

Dallas has recently shown interest in helping with the after supper chores. 

He loves to dry the dishes and stack them to the side...and once in a while, he'll put them back in the sink.

Until next time...

DIY Project #??

Well, I have lost count of what project number we are on...but here is our latest success story!

Out with the old...

In with the new...

Yesterday, Doug and I tackled installing the new dishwasher. It has been sitting in the middle of the kitchen since the week before Easter, but we wanted to wait for the rural water hook up to be completed before installing and running the new dishwasher - no need to run the yucky, rusty well water through a new white machine!

After making a run to the hardware store to pick up some supplies, we were able to start and complete the project in one day! Last night I even did a load of dishes that had been sitting on the counter top (unrinsed) for about a day - got to give it a good test run.

The result: beautiful, sparkling dishes this morning!

As Doug said this morning: "I call that a success! Here's why: 1. We did it in one day. 2. Everything worked! 3. No leaks. and 4. We didn't have to return any extra parts." (the last few DIY projects we have bought multiple parts because we were unsure of exact sizes, lengths, etc. were needed; therefore, having to return the unused/non-needed items in the end)

Until next time...
I'll be enjoying the sunshine and not standing at the sink doing dishes :)