We found out last month that my parents are coming from Ohio to visit us. Very exciting, of course, but for our 4 girls it seemed so far off in the future.
Last weekend the girls were being "crafty" and started making a paper chain. As they were busy at work, Gracie asked me (for probably the 100th time) how long until Grandma and Grandpa got here. I responded (for probably the 100th time) "27 more days." And then I decided that the paper chain they were making could serve a purpose. I proposed that we put a "link" in the chain equal to the days left until Grandma and Grandpa's arrival. They were happy to finish their masterpiece and hang it up.
So now when someone says "How much longer 'til Grandpa and Grandma come?" I only need point them to the countdown chain and they can tally it up themselves. I figure I'm strengthening their math skills, right? *wink*
They actually had a lot of fun doing it as a team and they take turns for the daily removal of one of the links. We're looking forward to the upcoming visit, and although it will be short, I'm sure it will be sweet too! Speaking of sweet....
I decided to hop in too
