A Million Miles

American Crafts - 12 x 12 Damask Cardstock Pack - 25 Sheets - Black

Cheers

I think it is so important for kids to have chores and things to do! And to earn money themselves - starting pretty young. Looks like your grandchildren are being brought up that way too! I had a game with my kids when it came to chores. I always told them, "clean your room and do one things to surprise me" or vacuum the house, load the dishwasher and do one thing to surprise me." I always included that last thing - and do one thing to surprise me. I figured it was easy for them to do what I told them to do, but in the real world, you have to look for things that need to be done and I wanted them to learn to look for doing what needs to be done, not just what they are told to do. When they were just little guys, I would go in their room and say, "Oh, you made your beds like you were told. What did you do to surprise me?" And they would say, "you are getting colder mommy, now you are getting warmer." I had to find the surprise chore they had done. Sometimes they cleaned under their bed - one time Joe took all the clothes out of his drawers and folded them neater. As they got bigger - there was always something they had to do - and something to surprise me. When they were about 12 - found they had taken every book off the big bookcase and dusted them and put them back. On time, I found they had cleaned all the ceiling fans. I kept that up until they were 19 and 21 and still living at home. Then they went to California to live with their dad for a while. It seemed to have worked - they both learned to look for what needs to be done, and not just what they are told to do.

May 13, 2017

I love all your pages, simple and clean, and keeps the photos and stories the main focus. The tree diecuts are so cute! TFS

March 11, 2017

Great page! Sometimes we need to let the story and journaling take center stage, and this is perfect!

January 18, 2017

January 17, 2017

I love the journaling! This is awesome

January 17, 2017

December 09, 2016

Fantastic journaling, he should be a role model to all. Fun trees made of patterned paper and embossing folders. I really need to step outside the box and make fun elements like that.

December 09, 2016

December 03, 2016

Quite clever young man. Great photos, lovely journaling

December 03, 2016

Sounds like he was/is a good kid. I love the page and the story behind it :o)Ro

December 02, 2016

What a beautiful memories. I LOVE the pictures and the design. That area is beautiful.

December 02, 2016

Great layout!!! Eric sounds like an awesome kid!!! Working at a young age helps kids to mature and encourage them to succeed in the future!!! Great job Eric!!!!

December 02, 2016

I love the way you design each and every one of your pages! You always choose just the right accents and colors. The greens you chose for your sweet Doodlebug die cut trees pick up the greens in your photos beautifully.The bicycle die cut is such a fun touch! Your journaling is always impressive but on this page in particular it is expertly done. You certainly have a way with words and the way you recount the special memories associated with your photos brings the images to life. What a wonderful way to celebrate and recognize your son's dedication and hard work!

December 01, 2016

Wow what an industrious guy! That's a lot of work! Great page love the cute trees and page design! You did an awesome job with this page!

December 01, 2016

I LOVE your extensive journaling - a memory that will be treasured for sure! I love the little scene at the bottom of the page, especially the banana seat bicycle!