When Daddy picked up John from Time Plus today, he found him reading Calvin & Hobbes in the school library. In the car, Daddy told him “You know Granddad gave me those books when I was younger. I have them at home.” John was super excited to hear this and as soon as they got… Continue reading Calvin & Hobbes
Today was John’s 3rd Grade Concert. The theme was “Sing and Play Across the USA.” The kids were not only singing but playing the recorder as well. John was a little nervous when I got him on the bus this morning. He said “I’m worried about my recorder solos. One song is really fast and… Continue reading 3rd Grade Concert
Yesterday morning I was on the phone with Aunt Missy as I was getting the kids in the car to drive to the bus stop. We were talking about work. We got in the car and my phone synced with the car so everyone could hear our conversation. John started talking to me and I… Continue reading Snow is magic
Last night, Daddy moved all the furniture in the living room to one corner. The kids loved having a big open dance floor. After bath, they asked for a dance party. We put on some music for them and let them go crazy. I danced with them for a little while, but got sidetracked in… Continue reading The routine
We went out to dinner tonight. We sat next to the window and throughout the meal, John danced in his seat and watched his own reflection in the window. It took me a couple tries but I got it on video.
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
John and Gill went up a hill 