In February, John’s school participated in Jump Rope for Heart. All the kids at school jumped during their Physical Education classes, but kids also had an opportunity to raise money to support the American Heart Association. John was very excited about raising money and bugged Daddy and I non-stop about asking people to donate. Thru… Continue reading Jump Rope for Heart
Tonight I picked up Gillian, in the car on our way to John’s school, I asked “How was your day?” She said “I can’t talk to you now.” I asked “Why not?” She said “I can’t talk to you now. I’m talking to my bunny.” And she didn’t talk to me. I could hear her… Continue reading How was your day?
I picked up Gillian from school yesterday. She came running to me and said “Dorlisa give us all kissies!” I started to say “That’s nice”, but I was interrupted by her teacher. She said “Hersey kisses. Dorlisa gave everyone a Hersey kiss.” Gillian and I said goodby to her friends and went to her cubby.… Continue reading The kiss
Tonight was the art show at John’s school. When I got home from work, I asked John if he wanted to go. He said “Can we?” I said yes. Daddy asked “Do you want me to go?” John said “Yup! But who’s going to watch Gill?” We pulled into the lot at school and got… Continue reading The art show
Gilly and I ran to the food store tonight. In the car on our way there, Gilly sad “See that red spot?” She was pointing at her shoe. I said “No.” It’s kinds hard to look at shoes when you are driving. Anyway, she says “It’s Ryan’a strawberry. He wasn’t paying attention and I step… Continue reading Paying attention
I picked up Gillian from school yesterday. I asked her about her day in the car. She said “Dorlisa fall off the horsey. I laughed. And I go to timeout.” I said “Gillian it isn’t nice to laugh at your friends.” Gillian said “But it was funny!” Once again, I am glad that I wasn’t… Continue reading Laughed
Wednesdays can be a little crazy for me. I drop Gillian off at school so that I canget to work early so I can leave early to pick up the kids. Daddy works late on Wednesdays so I need to get both kids, make dinner, do homework and baths. Most days I just get caught… Continue reading The little moments
John is pretty good at math. They have just started adding two digit numbers together with regrouping (or carrying over, like how I learned to add). Anyway, he is always impressed with how I can do his math problems in my head. And sometimes he likes to quiz me. “What’s 100 plus 100?” I’ll answer… Continue reading Math problems
Gillian got a stuffed bunny for Christmas from Uncle T and Aunt Missy. The bunny’s name is Clover and he is from Sofia the First on Disney Junior. Gillian has been taking Clover to school with her for nap time. Today I picked her up from school and it was raining outside. When she walked… Continue reading Clover and College
Gillian doesn’t take naps anymore. However everyday at school, her class still naps after lunch. Since Gillian can be a bit distracting, her mat is over by the play kitchen while all of her friends are on the other side of the room. Tonight, Daddy and Gillian had the following conversation: Daddy: Did you take… Continue reading The kitchen
John and Gill went up a hill 