2 days down, a hundred and some odd days to go and I still can't believe she's a Kindergartner. She's doing so well in school compared to the uneven experience she had last year.
It's interesting...every morning we walk out the door, the first thing we see are the Morning Glory blossoms. Ellie and I planted those seeds at the end of last school year and I thought how poetic it was that they bloomed like wildfire on the morning of Ellie's first day of school.
Wednesday, August 27
Thursday, August 21
AG Outing
Ellie went on an outing to American Girl with her friend Anna. We started off the day watching a live musical about Bitty Bear and Her Family Tree. It was very cute and the girls were in awe throughout the performance. They were lucky enough to get the actor's autographs (pawprints) and pose for a picture with them.
Afterwards, we went to WaterTower for some pizza and chocolate milk and headed back to the store for shopping. Ellie made out well (as usual) at the store. She received matching pajama sets for her doll and for herself from Anna as a birthday gift and I purchased a ballerina outfit for the doll.
Unfortunately, the play date had to end sooner than later for us as Ellie started to run a fever. We left early and came home to find that Kate had a fever as well. Now the three of us are on bedrest and taking lots of tylenol. Perfect timing...Ellie starts school Tuesday.
Afterwards, we went to WaterTower for some pizza and chocolate milk and headed back to the store for shopping. Ellie made out well (as usual) at the store. She received matching pajama sets for her doll and for herself from Anna as a birthday gift and I purchased a ballerina outfit for the doll.
Unfortunately, the play date had to end sooner than later for us as Ellie started to run a fever. We left early and came home to find that Kate had a fever as well. Now the three of us are on bedrest and taking lots of tylenol. Perfect timing...Ellie starts school Tuesday.
Friday, August 15
Happy Birthday Ellie!
A year older, a year stronger, a year taller, a year brighter.
A year more delightful, a year more ferocious, a year more endearing, a year more beautiful.
Monday, July 14
Strep, Birds, and the Bees
Strep.
I've been out of "work" since Thursday afternoon. A fever hit me like a ton of bricks and turns out I got strep...I don't know why. I was basically drooling as I came in and out of sleep cuz it hurt to swallow. I hate strep.
Anyways, I told the girls that Dad has full control until Mommy gets well and all questions, concerns, and potty needs needed to be directed to him. Ellie jumped, hopped, and skipped for joy. Kate gave me a blank stare and continued to eat her cheese, "Mmm...Good!" This is how I know I'm doing my job well. Despite that, Jae's been a tremendous help and I can tell he's reconsidering the whole "stay at home dad" notion. Sure boss.
The Birds and the Bees.
About a month ago, shortly after my sister gave birth to my nephew, Ellie started asking all sorts of questions about how a baby comes out of a mommy and how the hole in the tummy closes after the baby is born. My hands went cold and numb. I had to be straight with her...this girl is turning 5 in about a month and no longer believes in my gibberish-like fairy tales and make-believe so without being too graphic, I explained best as I could the human anatomy with the help of kid-friendly picture books and Kate (poor thing) as I was changing her diaper. I showed her where what comes out of which and where. Ellie seemed content with the answer, but a bit disturbed as well. She basically had the same look that every teenage girl had when she was told she would one day pass a watermelon-sized baby out of her body.
Whew! I made it...not really.
About a week ago, Ellie decided to continue this akward conversation by asking, "How does the baby get into a tummy?" She wants to know how a baby is formed!!! Dear Good Lord, what have I done to offend Thee? I was at a loss for words. I told her I would tell her the secret behind all the mystery when she turned 30 years old because that's when I'll get a better sense of it myself.
I've been out of "work" since Thursday afternoon. A fever hit me like a ton of bricks and turns out I got strep...I don't know why. I was basically drooling as I came in and out of sleep cuz it hurt to swallow. I hate strep.
Anyways, I told the girls that Dad has full control until Mommy gets well and all questions, concerns, and potty needs needed to be directed to him. Ellie jumped, hopped, and skipped for joy. Kate gave me a blank stare and continued to eat her cheese, "Mmm...Good!" This is how I know I'm doing my job well. Despite that, Jae's been a tremendous help and I can tell he's reconsidering the whole "stay at home dad" notion. Sure boss.
The Birds and the Bees.
About a month ago, shortly after my sister gave birth to my nephew, Ellie started asking all sorts of questions about how a baby comes out of a mommy and how the hole in the tummy closes after the baby is born. My hands went cold and numb. I had to be straight with her...this girl is turning 5 in about a month and no longer believes in my gibberish-like fairy tales and make-believe so without being too graphic, I explained best as I could the human anatomy with the help of kid-friendly picture books and Kate (poor thing) as I was changing her diaper. I showed her where what comes out of which and where. Ellie seemed content with the answer, but a bit disturbed as well. She basically had the same look that every teenage girl had when she was told she would one day pass a watermelon-sized baby out of her body.
Whew! I made it...not really.
About a week ago, Ellie decided to continue this akward conversation by asking, "How does the baby get into a tummy?" She wants to know how a baby is formed!!! Dear Good Lord, what have I done to offend Thee? I was at a loss for words. I told her I would tell her the secret behind all the mystery when she turned 30 years old because that's when I'll get a better sense of it myself.
Friday, June 6
Thursday, June 5
Crazy Haired Grandmas
These lovely ladies are Ellie and Kate's grandmothers. Geez...I just don't get why Ellie would mention their crazy hairdos. They're beautiful!
Sunday, May 4
We had a great day at the park.
On a different topic, Ellie saw an episode with Dora the Explorer and her abuela today. I asked Ellie to describe her grandma and this was her response.
"She's got crazy hair."
"What else?"
"And she's got white shoes."
"Anything else?"
"Ummm...."
"She smiles a lot, doesn't she?"
"Yeah, and she likes to laugh too. She's got big teeth."
"And she loves to give you hugs and kisses."
"Yeah." Chuckle. "She's funny."
It's interesting that when I thought about my grandma, her hair was the first thing that came to mind as well.
Sunday, March 9
Friday, March 7
Jae and I are seriously considering enrolling Ellie at our neighborhood school instead of staying at Harvest for the next school year. I can't believe it's time for kindergarten already.
Look how much this kid has grown!
As for Kate, her doctor said it's time to get rid of the bottle. I don't know why, but I'm having a harder time disciplining Kate than I did with Ellie. Why? Is it the second child syndrome? She loves her bottle, but we are down to just 1 a day before bedtime.
Lost is getting crazy and I will start to work out soon. I can't wait for warm weather.
That is all.
Wednesday, February 20
2 Sides of Kate
Jae and I usually only see 2 sides of Kate...a cheerful, gleeful, affectionate child, or the "only dogs can hear" high pitch screaming, throwing video tapes, crayons, legos, or whatever you can find, don't get on my bad-ass side! angry child. We've tried to check her in to anger management class, but the course requires one to take care of his/her own bathroom needs and won't allow Kate to keep downing all the 2% during coffee breaks.
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