1. We had Andrew's "family birthday party" on Sunday. Both sets of Grandparents were there (of course), two sets of Aunts/Uncles, cousins, and us. It went very well. I was organized, the house was clean, the backyard was beautiful (thanks to Matt), and Andrew was a happy guy. I even made stuff: Strawberries drizzled with white and dark chocolate, onion dip, and raspberry iced tea. The strawberries were a hit, the onion dip got devoured, and I forgot to put out the iced tea so I'm enjoying it myself. Here are a few pictures:
2. Those cute caterpillars my students found ended up being cannibalistic so we got rid of all of them but one. The chrysalis that was there last week got eaten by the other evil caterpillars but there is a new one and we're checking daily to see what comes out. I have a Stephen King image of a demon, fanged, blood-thirsty butterfly emerging from the chrysalis one of these mornings. I'll let you know (but if you don't hear from me soon, assume I've fallen victim to the Cujo of all butterflies).
3. Nathaniel is sick again. Cold, fever, runny poopies. Will my youngest ever be healthy for longer than a month at a time????
4. Andrew has a girlfriend. Her name is Mia. I asked him what makes her his "girlfriend". He explained that he likes her and she likes him- so she is his girlfriend. When I asked what she is like he told me, "She has long hair.... wears different shirts... and is naughty." 'Nuff said.
5. The Classical Academy (the part home/part regular school) wouldn't tell me where Andrew is on the wait list. She could only tell me there are six on the list for first grade and he is in the middle of the list. I asked her if that meant he was number 3.5 (I was feeling bitchy) and she still wouldn't tell me. Grrrr...
6. On the Heritage Charter School list, he is number 2 now (down from number 4). And-gasp!- they told me that information without hesitation. I like that.
7. I think I'm officially in love with Target.
8. My little brother and sister-in-law are pregnant. I'm so excited! We need a girl in the family... think pink... think pink.
9. I love when I see Daddies who are not afraid to carry their babies in a Baby Bjorn (or any type of carrier). So sweet!
10. Nate's preschool teacher found a baby bird on the playground. It couldn't fly yet and was in danger of being stepped on, run over by tricycles, or loved to death. She put it in a little plastic tub. I put the baby on a tree limb so the mommy could get him flying once the kids were gone.
It was all very intriguing. Now Nate thinks he is a baby bird. He wakes up and "chirps". We drive to school and he "chirps". He chirps more than he talks! I'm wondering if I should start finding worms to regurgitate into his mouth. Hmmmm...
So, that's it for now! In just 54 days, 16 hours, and 45 minutes I will be a Stay-at-Home-Mom again. That means I will have lots of time to blog. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.... excuse me while I choke on the laughter generated by that comment! And that's OK! I can't wait to be a full-time Mommy again... even though it's the hardest job I've ever had!
2 comments:
Sara I love all your blogs! I too am in love with Target. Why is that?
i love your updates. i am glad andrew's party turned out well. he looked so big, can you believe he will be in 1st grade next year? boys are such gifts.
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