Sunday, April 05, 2009
Lauren is 6
Yesterday was a fantastic day for fun. We started the day with a rousing rendition of Happy Birthday to you while still in jammies.She opened a couple of gifts and off we went to an Easter egg hunt where the kids each got a prize and enough candy that the bunny could skip our house next weekend (though he won't).
Next, we went to Sam's to pick up her cake and some food to grill out later. We ate lunch there, hurried home to change clothes and go downtown to Lic's for her friends birthday party. It was lots of fun, lots of sugar and lots of great friends with gifts to match.
Then, home again home again jiggity jig for rests and readying the house for our family birthday party.
We grilled burgers, had chips and dip and veggies, fruit and dip and then opening more presents. She got so many neat things, but I think the money from her cards was the biggest hit.
Only one time yesterday did I get teary and it was when we were getting out of the truck and I opened her door to help her out, hugged her and realized how fast time really does go. 12 yrs until she is 18. What will I do then? Sigh...
It's all going so fast, and I am enjoying watching both kids grow and change, but does it have to be so fast?????
I will post a few pictures here later and all are up at my flickr account.
Yesterday was a fantastic day for fun. We started the day with a rousing rendition of Happy Birthday to you while still in jammies.She opened a couple of gifts and off we went to an Easter egg hunt where the kids each got a prize and enough candy that the bunny could skip our house next weekend (though he won't).
Next, we went to Sam's to pick up her cake and some food to grill out later. We ate lunch there, hurried home to change clothes and go downtown to Lic's for her friends birthday party. It was lots of fun, lots of sugar and lots of great friends with gifts to match.
Then, home again home again jiggity jig for rests and readying the house for our family birthday party.
We grilled burgers, had chips and dip and veggies, fruit and dip and then opening more presents. She got so many neat things, but I think the money from her cards was the biggest hit.
Only one time yesterday did I get teary and it was when we were getting out of the truck and I opened her door to help her out, hugged her and realized how fast time really does go. 12 yrs until she is 18. What will I do then? Sigh...
It's all going so fast, and I am enjoying watching both kids grow and change, but does it have to be so fast?????
I will post a few pictures here later and all are up at my flickr account.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
STATE CHAMPION PRINCETON TIGER BASKETBALL!!!
So, we left the kids with Malee and Chuck and headed to Indy for state basketball finals and BOY! We are glad we did!
Heart wrenching, pulse stopping, we laughed, we cried, we screamed, we cheered and in the end, WE WON! Double OT and all.
The kids got to play, go out to eat and return home to their comfy beds for the night as we drove home in nasty rain and lots of lightning, but the light show was as outstanding as the game.
Way to go Tigers on an undefeated season!!
Monday, March 09, 2009
Sunday, March 01, 2009
Playhouse Disney LIVE!
A huge hit if I do say so. Jack believed that Mickey Mouse could hear him say, "Hi, Mickey!" in the most sincere voice that you ever heard (and who am I to say he didn't hear him? He does have those big ears and all...) Lauren and Jack patted with the Little Einstein's to power Rocket. We all sang with Darby, Tigger and Pooh and Handy Manny's tools even danced on stage.
Well worth the price of admission, however, the souveniers were SO EXPENSIVE!!! Ridiculously so.
The kids LOVED it!! I am so glad we were able to take them. AND we got awesome parking to boot!
Great Saturday!!!
Well worth the price of admission, however, the souveniers were SO EXPENSIVE!!! Ridiculously so.
The kids LOVED it!! I am so glad we were able to take them. AND we got awesome parking to boot!
Great Saturday!!!
Friday, February 20, 2009
And so it goes...
Jack is talking more and more everyday. Today he said, "Momma? Go over dere (there)? Please go now?" Wow! That's a lot of words strung together for a 2 yr. 2 1/2 mo. old. He is a very clear speaker. Reminds me of a little girl I know...
By the way, the talking at school is mostly under control, but she still is a bit chatty from time to time. No idea where she gets it though...Anyway, she is doing so well in school that I wonder if she is chatty due to lack of things to do. Case in point; she brought home a worksheet from school the other day and had it done in one minute and I am not kidding. Eighteen fill-ins and she was right on everyone. If she is doing work that quickly while she is at school, I know why she is talking. She's bored.
I know the school has to bring everyone up to the level where they need to be for 1st grade, but since half of her class DID attend preschool, why are these kids being made to do work that is beneath their ability? It seems unfair either way you look at it. On one hand, you wouldn't want to have the kid that is being left in the dust, on the other hand...you have Lauren and her equally qualified classmates in the high ability courses who are buzzing through the work and then getting bored.
What's a kindergartner to do?
More later...
Jack is talking more and more everyday. Today he said, "Momma? Go over dere (there)? Please go now?" Wow! That's a lot of words strung together for a 2 yr. 2 1/2 mo. old. He is a very clear speaker. Reminds me of a little girl I know...
By the way, the talking at school is mostly under control, but she still is a bit chatty from time to time. No idea where she gets it though...Anyway, she is doing so well in school that I wonder if she is chatty due to lack of things to do. Case in point; she brought home a worksheet from school the other day and had it done in one minute and I am not kidding. Eighteen fill-ins and she was right on everyone. If she is doing work that quickly while she is at school, I know why she is talking. She's bored.
I know the school has to bring everyone up to the level where they need to be for 1st grade, but since half of her class DID attend preschool, why are these kids being made to do work that is beneath their ability? It seems unfair either way you look at it. On one hand, you wouldn't want to have the kid that is being left in the dust, on the other hand...you have Lauren and her equally qualified classmates in the high ability courses who are buzzing through the work and then getting bored.
What's a kindergartner to do?
More later...
Friday, February 13, 2009
Sunday, February 08, 2009
This is my blog, so I'll brag if I want too!
Lauren is smart. We have all known that for a long time. However, she took a test at school and will now be in the High Ability section of kindergarten. This will focus on different think/problem solving styles with a small group in her classroom. Harper is piloting this program for kindergarten for EVSC, so we are very excited!
YAY LAUREN!!!
Lauren is smart. We have all known that for a long time. However, she took a test at school and will now be in the High Ability section of kindergarten. This will focus on different think/problem solving styles with a small group in her classroom. Harper is piloting this program for kindergarten for EVSC, so we are very excited!
YAY LAUREN!!!
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