This morning I dropped Sophie off at daycare.
"We're moving L. into the 3 year old classroom next week. Sophie asked if she could go." Said Sophie's teacher.
I laughed.
"You know, she's ready. She's not the age yet, but she could maybe go early. She knows everything I'm teaching her. In fact..." she trailed off.
"What?"
"In fact, I'm starting to have to shush her during circle time. She won't let anyone else answer my questions because she knows all the answers."
Oooh my.
Sharing a little bit of me with a little bit of you
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Saturday, February 21, 2009
This has been such a strange week. On Monday morning I went to the doctor, where I was diagnosed with a a severe sinus infection. She sent me home with Antibiotics, steroids, and a note to stay home for a few days. A few days turned into an entire week. A headache so bad that it radiated into my back kept me on the couch all of Wednesday and most of Thursday, and the boss instructed me to stay home Friday so I could be well this coming week.
Today (Saturday) I finally feel normal. Despite a lingering sinus pressure, I'm feeling pretty darn good, and today's been a darn good day.
Roy's granddad, Bob, came over this morning and Sophie took advantage of him, bringing him book after book. I'm glad to finally get a picture of this!
This morning, Sophie brought me the movie "Amelie" and insisted on watching it. Riley became completely enthralled. At the end he looked at me with a surprised look on his face and said, "By the end I forgot I was reading!" I was so proud of him! I remember my first foreign film, "My Life as a Dog", and the world it opened to me. I wish the same for him and am already thinking about what our next film will be.
I made brunch and was proud of the perfect eggs over medium. I couldn't help but think about Grandma's story about grandpa seeing a bear at the Lot, right after she had made the perfect egg over easy.
Cousin Paul came over this afternoon and he and Riley played D&D. We ate hamburgers and french fries, and there was a HEATED discussion about which Star Wars movies are best, 1-3 or 4-6. Let's just say I'm not sure my husband will ever have hope for the next generation.
We also did a bit of skyping with my Jeremy and Ella.
It's been a good day - complete. Family. Friends. Children. And a random snow storm. I'm filled with daydreams of spring and have decided that my favorite season is the cusp of winter and spring. Spring is such a tease, and I'm such a flirt.
Today (Saturday) I finally feel normal. Despite a lingering sinus pressure, I'm feeling pretty darn good, and today's been a darn good day.
Roy's granddad, Bob, came over this morning and Sophie took advantage of him, bringing him book after book. I'm glad to finally get a picture of this!
This morning, Sophie brought me the movie "Amelie" and insisted on watching it. Riley became completely enthralled. At the end he looked at me with a surprised look on his face and said, "By the end I forgot I was reading!" I was so proud of him! I remember my first foreign film, "My Life as a Dog", and the world it opened to me. I wish the same for him and am already thinking about what our next film will be.I made brunch and was proud of the perfect eggs over medium. I couldn't help but think about Grandma's story about grandpa seeing a bear at the Lot, right after she had made the perfect egg over easy.
Cousin Paul came over this afternoon and he and Riley played D&D. We ate hamburgers and french fries, and there was a HEATED discussion about which Star Wars movies are best, 1-3 or 4-6. Let's just say I'm not sure my husband will ever have hope for the next generation.
We also did a bit of skyping with my Jeremy and Ella.
It's been a good day - complete. Family. Friends. Children. And a random snow storm. I'm filled with daydreams of spring and have decided that my favorite season is the cusp of winter and spring. Spring is such a tease, and I'm such a flirt.
Monday, February 16, 2009
I've been remiss in my blogging duties
Roy has (correctly) let me know that I have been derelict in my blogging. Yes yes. I have been - both in the reading and writing of blogs. But since returning from Disney World, I have lacked motivation. Work has been very busy and I have been battling what is probably the worst cold I have had in years. In fact, the only reason I'm blogging now is because I called in sick and went to the doctor. (Acute sinusitis, Doc wrote me a note to be off tomorrow, too.)
Knowing that a post was imminent, I've been thinking about what to write. Am I the only one who does my best writing in my head while falling asleep? I have written the best posts these last few nights in preparation for this one. Alas... they're gone. You'll get a very watered down version of what was the Pulitzer Prize in blog writing.
It's only February but we've had a string of beautiful days. I'm grateful for Kentucky and its short winters. We've taken advantage of the weather by taking walks through the neighborhood, cleaning up the small amount of damage from the ice storm, and the additional damage from the wind storm last week. We'll be getting a new fence in the next month or so (ours was totaled) and I'm looking forward to doing some early spring landscaping.
In addition, I've been reading a lot of food related books. "Heat" by Bill Buford, "Kitchen Confidential" by Anthony Bourdain and now, "In defense of food" by Michael Pollen. I'm seriously excited about thinking outside the box in terms of a garden this year, and can't wait to put a cherry tomato plant in my front yard. A combination of these literary foodie's and the economic downturn, make the importance of growing some of my own food all the more appealing.
Sophie has progressed significantly in the last month and it's so much fun to see her personality. She is so funny, so loving, so creative. She knows what she wants to wear to school and it's usually purple or her Panda Bear shirt. (while we were at Epcot, Sophie found the Panda shirt and immediately started to take off her clothes to put it on. Needless to say she got the shirt and wants to wear it nearly every day)
She tells us when she's hungry and no longer asks to go potty - she walks right in, hoists herself up, and goes. She's also shown that she's a lot like me in her independence, and a lot like her daddy in her eating habits. (those are mashed potatoes. She pulled the spoon out of the bowl as I was cleaning up after dinner.)
We had a big weekend with Riley, and the two of them continue to grow closer and closer. Riley is growing up so fast and we try so hard to make the short time we spend together worthwhile.
This weekend we also transitioned Sophie to her "big-girl" bed.
This went quite well (she slept great last night) and this morning I woke up to her running into our room, climbing onto our bed and snuggling in deep.
I could get used to this.
Knowing that a post was imminent, I've been thinking about what to write. Am I the only one who does my best writing in my head while falling asleep? I have written the best posts these last few nights in preparation for this one. Alas... they're gone. You'll get a very watered down version of what was the Pulitzer Prize in blog writing.
It's only February but we've had a string of beautiful days. I'm grateful for Kentucky and its short winters. We've taken advantage of the weather by taking walks through the neighborhood, cleaning up the small amount of damage from the ice storm, and the additional damage from the wind storm last week. We'll be getting a new fence in the next month or so (ours was totaled) and I'm looking forward to doing some early spring landscaping.
In addition, I've been reading a lot of food related books. "Heat" by Bill Buford, "Kitchen Confidential" by Anthony Bourdain and now, "In defense of food" by Michael Pollen. I'm seriously excited about thinking outside the box in terms of a garden this year, and can't wait to put a cherry tomato plant in my front yard. A combination of these literary foodie's and the economic downturn, make the importance of growing some of my own food all the more appealing.
Sophie has progressed significantly in the last month and it's so much fun to see her personality. She is so funny, so loving, so creative. She knows what she wants to wear to school and it's usually purple or her Panda Bear shirt. (while we were at Epcot, Sophie found the Panda shirt and immediately started to take off her clothes to put it on. Needless to say she got the shirt and wants to wear it nearly every day)
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| From am's picasa |
She tells us when she's hungry and no longer asks to go potty - she walks right in, hoists herself up, and goes. She's also shown that she's a lot like me in her independence, and a lot like her daddy in her eating habits. (those are mashed potatoes. She pulled the spoon out of the bowl as I was cleaning up after dinner.)
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| From am's picasa |
We had a big weekend with Riley, and the two of them continue to grow closer and closer. Riley is growing up so fast and we try so hard to make the short time we spend together worthwhile.
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| From am's picasa |
This weekend we also transitioned Sophie to her "big-girl" bed.
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| From am's picasa |
This went quite well (she slept great last night) and this morning I woke up to her running into our room, climbing onto our bed and snuggling in deep.
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| From am's picasa |
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Disney World
A few hours ago, Roy, Riley, Sophie, and I returned from a week long trip to Disney World. We came back to a Kentucky ravaged by ice. We were grateful to have been in 80 degree weather this week, but more so to get home and see that everyone was okay.
Our trip began with a stop to the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL. The kids had an absolute blast riding around the golf cart with Great Grandma Jean and we were able to see three of our best friends. As we crawled into bed that night, Roy and I knew that our trip was off to an amazing start.
Sunday, we headed to Disney to meet up with my folks. What a time!!
We haven't seen them since September and this was such a treat! I especially enjoyed watching them with Riley. Oh, and it's always clear when we get together with my dad.
We stayed at the Old Key West Resort and had amazing accommodations. The ducks know that when people are on the balcony they are likely to be fed. Riley and Sophie proved that this is true.
There was lots of quality time with Grandma and Grandpa.
and playing in water. This was at the spitting camel.
Sophie lived, basically, on apples, oranges, and pretzels.
and got her first haircut. She was not amused, but didn't make any sudden movements - I'm sure the sharp implement near her ears helped keep her in place.
Riley continued to prove himself to be brother of the year, saving mom and dad from Sophie meltdowns when Roy and I went out for the evening, and so many other things he did for his little sister.
This is not my most eloquent post, but I wanted to get a few pictures up before I settle into the mounds and mounds of laundry, sink into the couch to catch up on Lost and Battlestar Galactica, and crawl into bed. Now begins the planning for our next trip!
Our trip began with a stop to the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL. The kids had an absolute blast riding around the golf cart with Great Grandma Jean and we were able to see three of our best friends. As we crawled into bed that night, Roy and I knew that our trip was off to an amazing start.
Sunday, we headed to Disney to meet up with my folks. What a time!!
We haven't seen them since September and this was such a treat! I especially enjoyed watching them with Riley. Oh, and it's always clear when we get together with my dad.
We stayed at the Old Key West Resort and had amazing accommodations. The ducks know that when people are on the balcony they are likely to be fed. Riley and Sophie proved that this is true.
There was lots of quality time with Grandma and Grandpa.
and playing in water. This was at the spitting camel.
Sophie lived, basically, on apples, oranges, and pretzels.
and got her first haircut. She was not amused, but didn't make any sudden movements - I'm sure the sharp implement near her ears helped keep her in place.
Riley continued to prove himself to be brother of the year, saving mom and dad from Sophie meltdowns when Roy and I went out for the evening, and so many other things he did for his little sister.
This is not my most eloquent post, but I wanted to get a few pictures up before I settle into the mounds and mounds of laundry, sink into the couch to catch up on Lost and Battlestar Galactica, and crawl into bed. Now begins the planning for our next trip!
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