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Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Lights OUT!

On Friday we had our first "lights out" night with the kids. This involved dinner by candlelight and no lights until the kids were asleep.

Here is what I learned:

*candles are fun and everything but go with the flashlights. -kids can safely play with those.
*check the batteries before the lights are out!
*don't leave closet doors open after looking for batteries! although (if your husband is in a good mood) you'll probably get a good laugh out it!
*you can't clean your house before an emergency so-watch your step.
*purchase a lantern flashlight. you can set that down and the kids can't look straight into the light.
*have working flashlights in every room.
*put the kids to bed with flashlights every night, then maybe Sarah will always stay in bed!
*do this monthly. good practice and good times!

5 comments:

Rach said...

We want to do this but need to get more flashlights first. How fun and great tips!

E Terry said...

Fabulous idea!!! Kason LOVES flashlights - I think he would love to do this haha!

Vee said...

what a cute idea! We'll have to try that.

laura j. said...

What a fun night! Thanks for the tips:)

Robyn Maughan said...

What afun idea, Luke would probably freak out a little and just want to turn on all the lights. I'll have to try that though!