100th Day of School

Today is the 100th day of school. To celebrate, the kids are compiling bags of 100 edible things – at least I think they are, as I sent in a bag of Valentine conversation hearts iwth M yesterday. Also, M brought…

Categories February 2011

The Weekend By The Numbers

Minutes A&M spent hula hooping at halftime: 15 (consecutive) Climbs done by A&M at Earth Treks yesterday: 6 (combined) Movies watched: 1 (High School Musical II) Large dinners cooked: 1 – chili, cornbread, rice, salad, blondies (white and dark chocolate),…

Categories February 2011

Splat the Cat

I volunteered for Writer's Workshop in A's class today. The class was writing descriptive sentences about something important to them. Many kids picked a pet, a sibling, or a flower. A picked Piggy, Bunny, Snuffy and Cousin Bunny. So cute.…

Categories February 2011

Wednesday Roundup

I fell asleep last night without even turning on my computer. I can't even remember when, if not if, that has ever happened before. I started reading and then I fell asleep without blogging. So… here's the update. 1. M…

Categories January 2011

M’s Dance Video

The girls went back to school this morning. They had their spelling tests, originally scheduled for last Friday, and both got 100% (they think). And things are back on track. We are not sure when M's announcement will be rescheduled…

Categories January 2011

The Weekend by The Numbers

I had a lovely weekend with the girls. (Daddy is away until next week.) Hopefully this recap will do it it justice. Overpriced items that I bought that, it turns out, were worth it: 2 Webkinz (which are basically $9…

Categories January 2011

Saturday Report

Last night was a very unusual night. Daddy left for a trip out of the country, and the girls went for a sleepover at Alida's. That meant… I was SOLO! Just me! That never happens. I took advantage of the…