John was given the chore of sweeping the back deck. It’s a hot day, so Daddy told him that he could work outside without a shirt. John set to work on sweeping the deck and Gillian wanted to help too. I gave her a broom and left them alone. It wasn’t long before Gillian came… Continue reading No shirt
A little while ago, I wrote about Gillian having a hard time making new friends at John’s basketball game (check out my post titled “Girls are mean”). Yesterday was John’s last basketball game. Gillian was prepared. She brought her Anna and Elsa dolls and Minnie Mouse for baby Mackenzie. When we arrived I made sure… Continue reading Girls are mean – part 2
Gillian learned the hard way yesterday that girls can be mean. John had a basketball game on Saturday morning. We all went to watch. Normally we bring Gillian’s LeapPad with us so she can play games. But this time all we grabbed was her plush Belle doll. We sat in the bleachers behind another family.… Continue reading Girls are mean
During bathtime tonight, I told Gillian that I would paint her nails. She was super excited. “I’m going to pick the color!” She quickly got into her pajamas and was ready with her nail polish picked out. She sat patiently while I painted the first coat. But then I put on music for John and… Continue reading Painting nails
Gillian started taking pre-ballet class at her school. It is with Wee Can Dance. They come to Gillian’s school once a week and teach basic ballet techniques. They do an introductory class and Gillian really enjoyed it. We figured we would sign her up and see if she likes it or not. Gillian was super… Continue reading Dance class
When John and I got home tonight, Daddy was working outside cleaning up some leaves. It was a warm night so Daddy was working without a shirt. The kids were playing quietly in the living room while I was making dinner. John offered to help me, but I didn’t have anything he could help with.… Continue reading Working outside
John and Gill went up a hill 