At the end of October we were privileged to have our five oldest grand kiddos spend the day with us while their Mama, Dad, and baby sister were out of town for the day!

The key to attempted success with that many young kiddos is to have a bit of a plan.

So I made a plan!

We followed the plan!

And we had the BEST day!

My plan included playdoh – so I made some.

They all sat at the kitchen table for almost two hours that morning playing with that playdoh!

Addie and I were chatting with each other while they played and I did not take one photo.

It was super sweet to see how much they enjoyed playing with that playdoh!

My plan had a goal of simple foods but full bellies – so I bought chicken nuggets and French fries to bake for lunch, and planned waffles for dinner.

They enjoyed these choices very much, and bellies were full!!

My plan also included reading aloud to the children so I chose a book to read and some coloring pages to print.

This book ended up being the perfect length, with just enough suspense to keep everyone interested!

I would stop often and ask questions – and they all were able to answer!

Kayla is teaching them to love books they way I taught her to love books!

I also had planned some rest time for the youngest ones and a show/rest time for the older ones – which we did.

The little girls love to rest in Addie’s room!

We finished our read aloud book after our dinner that night, and then Blake and Lane took the kiddos home to get them ready for bed and to bed on time.

WHAT a fun day!!

My grand children are always SO very well behaved for me!

The training that David and Kayla pour into their children makes them SUCH a joy to be with!!

I am so glad that they live so close by and that we will always have these memories that we are making together.

Can’t wait until next time!!