We have been a family with a preschooler for 8 years, and tonight said goodbye....I wept at this first graduation of many!
The Graduate
We have been a family with a preschooler for 8 years, and tonight said goodbye....I wept at this first graduation of many!
Inch by Inch
I am not often inspired by public education these days, but today was different. And the timing was perfect. Just when we thought we were really losing Andy in the world of irritibility, anger, frustration, and sensory-sensitivity, his wonderful teacher invited us in for the "parent appreciation program."
He sang "inch by inch," he recited love poems to us, he THANKED US, he danced the chicken dance with his Dad, he wrote stories about us, drew pictures of us, and he laughed and laughed.
Thank you, Mrs. Dietz. Thank you for showing us this part of his life.
He sang "inch by inch," he recited love poems to us, he THANKED US, he danced the chicken dance with his Dad, he wrote stories about us, drew pictures of us, and he laughed and laughed.
Thank you, Mrs. Dietz. Thank you for showing us this part of his life.
Bookbinders
Inspired by Mothering Magazine and "100 Books for Girls to Grow on," Lydia and I started a mother-daughter bookclub. We are called the Bookbinders, and we have thoroughly enjoyed our time together. I am hoping we start a group blog soon to share some of the books we have been reading and the activities and discussions we have enjoyed. Our most recent book, chosen by Lydia was "From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankwiler." It was one of my favorites in the fourth grade. We decided to take the group to the Wichita Art Museum for our meeting, and had a wonderful time. Lydia and I read to each other and on our own, and we have enjoyed quality conversations about all kinds of important issues related to the books we have read.....for all you Moms and Daughters out there, I really reccommend it!
Our new pet
On one of our excursions home, after finding ladybugs, counting iris, and chasing robins, we found our new pet. His name is "Turdy." He has been to preschool twice and is well loved by all the neighborhood children.
Abby turns 5
It is hard for me to believe, but our baby turned five this month....she is growing and changing and learning so much. She is a joy to us all....always bringing a good perspective...and lots of laughter.
On the evening of her birthday, I was putting her to bed and she asked me,
"Mommy, tell me what will happen next for my whole life."
10 things I love about Lydia
1. She is observant.
2. She is loving.
3. She is curious.
4. She is fashionable.
5. She loves the outdoors.
6. She is innovative.
7. She is friendly.
8. She is goofy.
9. She is creative.
10. She is content.
Happy Birthday, sweet child of mine.
2. She is loving.
3. She is curious.
4. She is fashionable.
5. She loves the outdoors.
6. She is innovative.
7. She is friendly.
8. She is goofy.
9. She is creative.
10. She is content.
Happy Birthday, sweet child of mine.
Afterschool musings
One of the joys in my life is walking to meet the kids afterschool. There have been numerous times I have wanted to take a picture, but not caught the beauty adequately. There is a hub of school-aged kids in our neighborhood who walk together....kids I may not have otherwise known, but we are connected through this ritual.
The sun is usually shining, there is laughter,
talking,
running,
skipping,
biking,
rollar skating,
scootering,
dogs,
shouting,
and fun.
We stop to notice flowers or rocks or other things along the way.
Today Hector came running past me and shouted,"Wahooooooooo, I'm freeeeeeeeeeee from the cold!"
And then the kids started talking about the weather, which turned to tornados, when the conversation went like this....
Casey: Did you know that snake spirits protect you from tornado spirits?
Abby: My mother does not like snakes!
Casey: You can find the snake spirits in the Sand Creek
Hector: I like spirits
Casey: You believe in spirits?
Andy: What kind of spirits?
Hector: Yeah, like the holy spirit
Casey: THAT'S MY FAVORITE ONE!
There are any number of kids hanging out at our house afterschool....something I learned from my Mother. I always try to keep a good supply of popcorn and popcicles ready.
I am blessed to have these neighborhood children in my life. And grateful that my kids have the opportunity for exploration and laughter in their afterschool time.
The sun is usually shining, there is laughter,
talking,
running,
skipping,
biking,
rollar skating,
scootering,
dogs,
shouting,
and fun.
We stop to notice flowers or rocks or other things along the way.
Today Hector came running past me and shouted,"Wahooooooooo, I'm freeeeeeeeeeee from the cold!"
And then the kids started talking about the weather, which turned to tornados, when the conversation went like this....
Casey: Did you know that snake spirits protect you from tornado spirits?
Abby: My mother does not like snakes!
Casey: You can find the snake spirits in the Sand Creek
Hector: I like spirits
Casey: You believe in spirits?
Andy: What kind of spirits?
Hector: Yeah, like the holy spirit
Casey: THAT'S MY FAVORITE ONE!
There are any number of kids hanging out at our house afterschool....something I learned from my Mother. I always try to keep a good supply of popcorn and popcicles ready.
I am blessed to have these neighborhood children in my life. And grateful that my kids have the opportunity for exploration and laughter in their afterschool time.
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