I try

My mother was a crafty woman. She once made a Jericho city that kids could stand in while others marched around until the walls fell down, out of a cardboard box! She ran a mid-week children's bible study, wrote *almost* every one of my Dad's children sermon's for 20 years, raised 6 children, taught special education, scrapbooked and did it all very cheaply. My mom passed away at 55 years old, when I was 22. Her grandkids (9 at that time, 11 now) were her everything. She never got to meet my kids but I try to give them a glimpse of what it would have been like if she was still here. I try to help them learn everyday and I try to make it fun. I try to be crafty and I am cheap (that I definitely got from her)! I love holidays and birthdays and parties. Any excuse to get together with loved ones and make it fun for everyone. I have borrowed many ideas from others on the internet who are much more *crafty* than me. I wanted to share what I've done so maybe others can borrow ideas and share with your kids. Spend time with them, teach them, love on them, pass on what others have taught you. Like I try to do with things my mom taught me. I try.