I picked up Gillian tonight and then we headed to John’s school. When we arrived at John’s school we found another parent waiting by the gym doors. But it didn’t look like anyone was there. So I said to Gillian “Maybe they are in the library. Let’s go over there.” The library is on the… Continue reading Pick up
I introduced the kids to Masterchef Junior. They are obsessed. We have been watching old episodes tonight. In one episode the contestants need to cook scallops. They have to take scallops out of the shell and then cook them. John is completely freaking out about how disgusting the scallops look. I said “Don’t worry about… Continue reading Masterchef Junior
Tonight I picked up Gillian from Time Plus then we went to pick up John. Gillian immediately ran over to one of John’s Time Plus teachers (she always gives Gillian coloring sheets or projects to do at home). While Gillian was distracted John ran past me to get his backpack. I noticed he was holding… Continue reading The calculator
Today was our first day back to school and our regular routine. I have been lucky to have spent the last 11 days at home with the kids. Well I did go to work for a full day in the middle of that and spend some time in the office another day. Anyway you look… Continue reading Back to school
Last night, I drew a hot bath for Gillian. She was so content and took her time getting herself washed. I said “Gillian you gotta get your body washed.” She said “But I’m just relaxing. You know like one of those places where you get green on your face and then they put pickles on… Continue reading Pickles
Today, Gillian was coloring and John was using his spirograph in the kitchen. I didn’t have the radio on or the TV on. So it was pretty quiet. Before I realized it Gillian started singing. I thought she was just going to sing for a little bit and stop. But she didn’t. I was able… Continue reading The lion sleeps tonight
Every year we give John money to buy Christmas gifts at the holiday shop at school. This year we did the same thing for Gillian. The gifts are normally nothing special, but it teaches them responsibility and they love picking out gifts. Gillian brought her gifts home and wanted to wrap them up immediately. We… Continue reading The Mug
This year Gillian wanted another elf to join our Elf on the Shelf, Buddy. The kids even wrote Buddy letters asking for a girl elf to come to our house. Check out my post Dear Buddy for the letters. Buddy arrived like clockwork the Friday after Thanksgiving. He had a friend with him! Gillian already… Continue reading Buddy & Snowfake’s adventures in 2015
We watched The Mask for Daddy’s birthday on Saturday. John loved it. But Daddy was even happier when the kids all danced along to his favorite part, Cuban Pete.
This Saturday, Daddy had to work. He and I got up early to get the day started. We were in the kitchen when John came downstairs. It was 6:15. We looked at him and sent him back upstairs. I said “It’s too early for you to be up!” He reluctantly went back upstairs. Daddy left… Continue reading Early morning
John and Gill went up a hill 