While historically February is a pretty blah month here
in Ohio - we haven't let that keep us down! I stumbled upon
this super fun list of things to do in February on a Columbus
moms blog - and it has not disappointed!
1.) Home Depot Days
One of the first things I knew we had to sign up for was
the free Home Depot Kids workshop! Home Depot
offers these FREE workshops once a month - and your
child gets a free apron, all the project materials,
and even a pin (for their apron) at the completion!
It was honestly so heartwarming to see Rob and Max
working together to build the Valentine's box.
Both of their levels of concentration
were intense! Max was super into the hammering
of each nail...and being able to paint the box
when he was finished.
Now the box holds all of Max's beloved paint chips.
Seriously - I have never met a child who loves
to collect paint chips and then use my various
hole punches on them.
in Ohio - we haven't let that keep us down! I stumbled upon
this super fun list of things to do in February on a Columbus
moms blog - and it has not disappointed!
1.) Home Depot Days
One of the first things I knew we had to sign up for was
the free Home Depot Kids workshop! Home Depot
offers these FREE workshops once a month - and your
child gets a free apron, all the project materials,
and even a pin (for their apron) at the completion!
It was honestly so heartwarming to see Rob and Max
working together to build the Valentine's box.
Both of their levels of concentration
were intense! Max was super into the hammering
of each nail...and being able to paint the box
when he was finished.
Now the box holds all of Max's beloved paint chips.
Seriously - I have never met a child who loves
to collect paint chips and then use my various
hole punches on them.
2.) Making Valentines
Of course - February is love month - so we had to
get our class Valentine's ready for distribution!
I had picked up some super cute pens in the dollar
spot a long time ago - but the closer we got to the
14th - the more I wanted him to be able to actually
make something and sign his name.
So, at the last minute - I printed out cards that said,
"I'm wild about you Valentine!" Next, he strung
animal beads on bracelets and Papa Rob came
through with some boy scout knot tying
skills and they were good to go!
The day of their party was actually quite nice....so
they got to go outside and bounce on the big
trampoline....(maybe work out some of the energy
from the cupcakes and juice boxes I sent)....and
in general be adorable :)
Of course - February is love month - so we had to
get our class Valentine's ready for distribution!
I had picked up some super cute pens in the dollar
spot a long time ago - but the closer we got to the
14th - the more I wanted him to be able to actually
make something and sign his name.
So, at the last minute - I printed out cards that said,
"I'm wild about you Valentine!" Next, he strung
animal beads on bracelets and Papa Rob came
through with some boy scout knot tying
skills and they were good to go!
The day of their party was actually quite nice....so
they got to go outside and bounce on the big
trampoline....(maybe work out some of the energy
from the cupcakes and juice boxes I sent)....and
in general be adorable :)
3.) Art Class
Max has always been into crafting - often
painting or coloring or cutting paper for way longer
than I ever thought the activity would last for.
When I saw this "Little VanGogh's" class being
offered through our local rec center - I knew he
would love it. It was a total of four classes - and
each time he's brought home some pretty neat
projects! The week pictured below was all
about using texture to paint and stamp.
Max has always been into crafting - often
painting or coloring or cutting paper for way longer
than I ever thought the activity would last for.
When I saw this "Little VanGogh's" class being
offered through our local rec center - I knew he
would love it. It was a total of four classes - and
each time he's brought home some pretty neat
projects! The week pictured below was all
about using texture to paint and stamp.
4.) Painting with Penguins
In Mama related news, I'm still involved with our
Painting with Penguins program at work. While it does mean
that I work some longer hours and weekends - I really
love it! The participants are led through creating
a canvas (that's my part) - and after it dries, our
African penguins walk on top of them and
leave footprints behind.
My favorite penguin (Trout) is pictured above....they
get to walk around and serve as inspiration during
the art time. It's a great program with a strong
conservation message -- and all of our eight spring
dates sold out online in in less than four hours!
In Mama related news, I'm still involved with our
Painting with Penguins program at work. While it does mean
that I work some longer hours and weekends - I really
love it! The participants are led through creating
a canvas (that's my part) - and after it dries, our
African penguins walk on top of them and
leave footprints behind.
My favorite penguin (Trout) is pictured above....they
get to walk around and serve as inspiration during
the art time. It's a great program with a strong
conservation message -- and all of our eight spring
dates sold out online in in less than four hours!
5.) Paw Patrol Live
Max has been a Paw Patrol fan for a couple
of years now...and so I was really excited
to see that their live tour would be
rolling through Dayton! My mom was
able to get us some tickets...and it did
not disappoint.
Max was over the moon excited - and sat
on Mim's lap the whole time! We bounced,
sang, and danced with the whole crew....
including Mayor Goodway, Mayor Hummdinger,
Captain Turbot, and even Wally the Walrus!
The level of cheesiness to this production was off
the charts...but so was Max's smile....so it was worth it!
Bonus: Employee Recognition Dinner
**While technically not in February - Papa Rob and Mama
went to the Zoo's Employee Recognition Dinner
at the end of January. It was held at the Hollywood
Casino - and we wined and dined all night!
There was a risotto bar, gin and tonics, and
possibly the best chocolate chip cookies ever....
My favorite co-workers!
Papa Rob even got recognized for his ten years
of service at the Zoo!
It was a great night! We stayed out late(ish), danced,
and I even won 6 tickets to the Bon Jovi concert in March!
Hope your weekend is absolutely amazing!
xoxo
Max has been a Paw Patrol fan for a couple
of years now...and so I was really excited
to see that their live tour would be
rolling through Dayton! My mom was
able to get us some tickets...and it did
not disappoint.
on Mim's lap the whole time! We bounced,
sang, and danced with the whole crew....
including Mayor Goodway, Mayor Hummdinger,
Captain Turbot, and even Wally the Walrus!
The level of cheesiness to this production was off
the charts...but so was Max's smile....so it was worth it!
Bonus: Employee Recognition Dinner
**While technically not in February - Papa Rob and Mama
went to the Zoo's Employee Recognition Dinner
at the end of January. It was held at the Hollywood
Casino - and we wined and dined all night!
There was a risotto bar, gin and tonics, and
possibly the best chocolate chip cookies ever....
My favorite co-workers!
Papa Rob even got recognized for his ten years
of service at the Zoo!
It was a great night! We stayed out late(ish), danced,
and I even won 6 tickets to the Bon Jovi concert in March!
Hope your weekend is absolutely amazing!
xoxo
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