I remember when the Kindergartener and especially when the Preschooler arrived at the age and stage where they started expressing themselves with a little more emotion… more gusto. A little bit of attitude started to rear its ugly head. I’d say most all mothers remember when their children arrived at this point because it changes everything. And,…
Last night I told the Preschooler to wait for me downstairs while I got the Kindergartener tucked in and settled into bed. Approximately two minutes later I came back downstairs and discovered this: Yes. Soundly asleep on the stairs. And, this is now my goal for the summer: to stay outdoors enough and to play…
The Kindergartener has been learning to read this year using phonics. It’s been so fun to watch and listen to her {sometimes painstaking!} progress. She’s come a long way, and we are proud of her AND indebted to her sweet teacher. In honor of teacher appreciation week, let it be known that we do indeed…
This week has gotten ahead of me. Because now that it’s officially May, every end of school/preschool, Cinco de Mayo, spring fling, Mother’s Day, field day, open house, book fair, zoo day event is scheduled to take place sometime during the next two to three weeks. This would be fine, maybe even fun, except that…