2 Sisters

In our home it is the little sister who beats up the big sister. Kylie is constantly pestering Allie.

• Kylie swipes the paper Allie is drawing on.
• Kylie eats Allies yummy bedtime snack.
• Kylie runs off with 'orange,' A's beloved blanket.

All of these antics leave Allie dissolved tears while Kylie dances off, giggles mercilessly. Sweet Allie never retaliates and often only shrugs her shoulders and moves on, so sometimes Kylie ups the anti. Lately she's been testing out shoving, hitting, and full body tackles. We've tried to be good parents, but the 'naughtly chair' and other previously successful consequences haven't been deterrents at all. Well last night it came to a head when Kylie took a bite out of Allie's arm for no apparent reason (no blood, but teeth marks). After locking the offender in her bedroom, frustrated Nate told Allie that next time she needs to 'whomp' her little sister. In response Allie howled louder. Sweet soul didn't want to 'hurt' Kylie.

2 Treat to eat!

I can not take any credit for this yumm-o recipe. I got it from my good friend Brandi after she brought it to scrapbook night. Every time I make it I try a different combination based on what I've got on hand and its always disappeared behind smiles. Let me know what you mix in and how its received. At Ellen's request here's...

PUPPY CHOW

In a large bowl measure out:

8 cups dry cereal-type stuff
1 large bag hard-shell candy

In a pot over low heat stir till melted:

1 bag white chocolate chips
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Pour hot goo over mix in bowl and stir till well coated
Spread out on a large cookie sheet
When dry, break into pieces and enjoy

Dry stuff options:

4 cups Honey Nut Cheerios
2 cups cocoa puffs
2 cups pretzel stixs
- or -
2.5 cups Honey Nut Cheerios
2.5 cups Fruit Loops
1 cups cocoa puffs
1 cup chocolate gram fish
1 cup pretzel stixs

1 bag candies:

plain M&M
-or-
Kissables
-or-
Reeses Pieces