The Countdown

 We are only a week and a half into this deployment so saying "the countdown" might seem a bit premature.

How do you help a 9 and 4 year old "see" how much longer until Daddy comes back?

Slash marks?  No.  Too prison like.

Paper chains? 270 of them.   Oh, the time it would take to make those. And then just to tear down all that work.  So that's out.

  I saw this adorable  "Days Until" sign. 

 

I purchased it from My Treehouse Treasures.  They have all kinds of adorable signs.

Then my friend Tiffany shared with me what she is doing with her kids. 


Kisses From Daddy

Our Kisses From Daddy jar.

Every night before they brush their teeth, the kids get to eat a kiss from daddy.  Not only are they counting down on the board, but they can also see how long until Daddy gets home as the kisses get lower.

Good night, Daddy!
 

 

What do you do help your kids countdown until a special event?