We had a homeschool Mom's Night Out last week. Our topic of discussion led us to talking about things we would like to see created for our children to participate in. It seemed like we were full of good ideas, but most of us just don't feel qualified to lead the projects we come up with. 
I guess we are willing to go out on a limb with our own children, but we hate to subject someone else's children to our incompetencies. Well, I think I finally found something I'm qualified to head up!
In our area we have a book reading competition for 8th and 9th graders called Battle of the Books. I did it when I was in school and loved it. I've decided to put together a competition for kids in upper elementary. I'm so excited about it, but I'm not sure when I will get the time to put it all together before the baby gets here! I'm putting together a list of books right now. If anyone has any great book suggestions for upper elementary, I'm all ears. We are going to include a Sugar Creek Gang book, a book of the Bible, and a Little House book, but other than that, we haven't decided officially yet. I really want an Answers in Genesis book, but I'm not sure if we can buy enough copies of one of those.
I need to go. I'm babysitting for another little boy this week. It is quite an experience to have two 1 year old boys in the house. I have a lot of respect for mothers of twin boys!