Last Sunday Afternoon...

This was the year that we finally got a little creative with our Valentines and spent last Sunday afternoon creating Tootsie Pop super heroes (thanks to Pinterest)...

and friendly foam owls (thanks to Michaels)...

and sharing the connection between the two with my kiddos.

"Mr. Owl, how many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop?"

"Well, let's see. One. Two. Three." 

CRUNCH!!!

Abby thought it was pretty darn funny that ol' Mom was able to recite a commercial from SO long ago. 

How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop?

The world may never know. 

Sometimes I even surprise myself.

Excuses, Excuses, Excuses...

I have A LOT of them.

Honestly, facebook has become like a mini-blog for posting all the cute kiddo pics and everyday happenings - if only I could bring them all over here, I'd be all caught up!

Between going back to school part time as a Learning Support teacher (did I happen to mention that?), kiddo activities and appointments, an insane work schedule for the hubby, writing Scholastic book reviews, managing B kids social media, and collaborating with my amazing artist brother on a super secret children's book series idea (hoping to submit soon!), I have been swamped! I didn't even mention laundry and errands and housework and teaching dance....yep, more excuses. 

In the meantime, I am still posting "teach it simple" ideas and pics on twitter - @teachitsimple2. Check out our Punxsutawney Pudding Cups we made for Groundhog Day (idea from FamilyFun)! I swear, I couldn't stop eating those peanut butter chips - oh my goodness!