I picked Gillian up from aftercare today. When I walked into the gym I saw her running to get her backpack. I stared at her. Miss Patricia said “Oh, she’s over there. Don’t worry, she’s getting her bag.” I said “I see her. But she has different pants on.” Miss Patricia said “I think she… Continue reading New Pants
John and Gillian have an Elf on the Shelf. His name is Buddy. He comes every year to check on the kids for Santa. This summer, Gillian asked me “Can we get a girl elf?” I said “We have Buddy.” She said “But he’s a boy. I want a girl elf.” I continued to question… Continue reading Dear Buddy
Before Daddy went to vote this morning he asked John, “Do you want to come with me?” John said “Nope. I went last year!” Tonight when I got home, I asked John “Want to go vote?” He said “Nope!” But Gillian yelled “I wanna go!” She put on some boots and we headed out to… Continue reading Civic Duty
Tonight, Gillian kept singing this little song. It went something like “follow directions quickly.” Later I heard her say “Rule number two.” Finally I got her to sit still long enough to sing the full song. Her art teacher made up these simple rules for her classroom. The song helped Gillian to remember. Very… Continue reading Classroom rules
Today was Autumn Kickoff at Gillian’s school. It is basically a field day where the kids get to participate in a series of events. Every year has a theme and this year it was about working with disabilities. I was able to sneak out of the office for a couple of hours to watch Gillian… Continue reading Autumn Kickoff
On Sunday morning, we asked the kids to fill up our K-cup holder. It took them no time to fill the holder. When they were done, they started stacking the extra cups. John created a little pyramid and Gillian insisted on making one just like it. John patiently walked her through each step. She was… Continue reading K-cups
Monday night after bath, I found Gillian in her room. She was very upset. “Mommy, there’s a bug with wings in here!” I looked down and there was a brown moth on her dresser. I quickly sandwiched it between two pieces of paper. I headed towards the bathroom to flush him, but I looked down… Continue reading The bug with wings
This summer we taught Gillian how to play Go Fish. Last night she played a couple hands with Daddy. She is very good and loves to play. When I got home from work today she immediately asked “Can you play Go Fish with me?” I said “Yes, but we have to play in the kitchen.”… Continue reading Go Fish
We went to Happy Day Farm on Sunday. We started at the pumpkin patch. The kids looked everywhere for the perfect pumpkin! Gillian loved all the little pumpkins. Finally we found a big pumpkin for the family, a little one for Gillian and one for John too! Then Aunt Missy, Uncle T and Mackenzie… Continue reading Happy Day Farm
Today I dressed Gillian in one of my favorite t-shirts. It’s a pink shirt with a picture of a chocolate chip cookie and over the cookie it says “tough.” This shirt is perfect for Gillian, my tough cookie. Tonight at dinner, I looked at her shirt and realized there was pen or marker on it.… Continue reading The t-shirt
John and Gill went up a hill 