The kids are about ready to break free from the monotony of school for a week.  This means two things...no packing lunches and we need to keep them busy for the week.It's a blessing and a curse.While I love having my kids home without the schedules we are normally bound to, I also can feel a little stressed out when I start to think of how we will spend the hours. This year, I'm channeling my inner 1st grade teacher and using those years of experience to remember what kids need during … [Read more...]