Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Pops & Grammy
Pops & Grammy have returned to the Eastern half of the US, and they came to visit for the first time since September. Do you remember Pops & Grammy, we asked Louise. "Of course! Pops brings us presents. But he doesn't have to bring something this time." Of course, he did bring something - a zebra pillow pet for Louise ("Carrot!"), a giraffe for Claire, and "Chocolate" Moose for Charlotte. Pops' sister Candy also came to visit, with her friend Ken. Charlotte got a haircut after gymnastics on Saturday, so she is fully visible. Her teacher commented today, "She looks all grown up - like a proper three year-old!" Claire remains skeptical of the virtue of haircuts, so she now has the longest hair in the family.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Charlotte Atherton, DDS
Last week, Charlotte declared that she wants to be a dentist when she grows up. What does a dentist do? "Say no juice and no candy, and brush your teeth." This morning at breakfast, Dr. Charlotte announced: "If your teeth fall out, you don't brush your teeth. It's bad." We usually reverse that statement, but her logic is still sound.
Mummy went out with the Coach House ladies again last night. Claire thought that was a Bad Choice, and she expressed her opinion with tears. Louise tried to help her calm down: "When I was three, I didn't want Mummy to leave, and I was upset. But I didn't cry!"
Louise enjoyed Kindergarten Registration, and she's getting excited about Big School. When it was time for the kids to go one way and the grown-ups to go the other, she grabbed neighbour Alex's hand and marched off to her new adventure. She enjoyed riding on the bus, where she chose to sit quietly next to a teacher. A few days later, she got frustrated when trying to zip up her coat. "Mummy, you do it!" We reminded her of the Cameron Park slogan, "GRIT." The T stands for TEN-acity - Cameron Park kids must try to do things themselves ten times before asking for help. Wanting to do things the Kindergarten way, Louise tried the zipper again. "It only took me three times!" she exclaimed. She also loves the Miss Bindergarten books about Kindergarten, and she's trying to "read" books using the first letter of words as mnemonic clues.
Mummy went out with the Coach House ladies again last night. Claire thought that was a Bad Choice, and she expressed her opinion with tears. Louise tried to help her calm down: "When I was three, I didn't want Mummy to leave, and I was upset. But I didn't cry!"
Louise enjoyed Kindergarten Registration, and she's getting excited about Big School. When it was time for the kids to go one way and the grown-ups to go the other, she grabbed neighbour Alex's hand and marched off to her new adventure. She enjoyed riding on the bus, where she chose to sit quietly next to a teacher. A few days later, she got frustrated when trying to zip up her coat. "Mummy, you do it!" We reminded her of the Cameron Park slogan, "GRIT." The T stands for TEN-acity - Cameron Park kids must try to do things themselves ten times before asking for help. Wanting to do things the Kindergarten way, Louise tried the zipper again. "It only took me three times!" she exclaimed. She also loves the Miss Bindergarten books about Kindergarten, and she's trying to "read" books using the first letter of words as mnemonic clues.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Bouncing back
Louise has strep, and she's a very sleepy girl today. But it was a busy weekend. On Saturday, all three girls had a trial gymnastics class. The music factory particularly enjoyed it and now want to do gymnastics every day.
On Sunday, we had a long-overdue visit with Ms. Judy, and the kids jumped at the opportunity to help her wash her blinds. Louise was complaining of stomach pain at this point, but she still wanted to go to her classmate's birthday party. She was a little fragile whilst there but still had a pretty good time. Things went downhill rapidly for her after we got home.
Today, she has been a delightful patient. "Being sick isn't all bad, because I get to stay home with you, Mummy!" she said with a smile, before passing out on the sofa.
On Sunday, we had a long-overdue visit with Ms. Judy, and the kids jumped at the opportunity to help her wash her blinds. Louise was complaining of stomach pain at this point, but she still wanted to go to her classmate's birthday party. She was a little fragile whilst there but still had a pretty good time. Things went downhill rapidly for her after we got home.
Today, she has been a delightful patient. "Being sick isn't all bad, because I get to stay home with you, Mummy!" she said with a smile, before passing out on the sofa.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Happy Easter!!
Happy Easter!
We've had a weekend full of sunshine, candy, friends, candy, egg hunts (3), candy, and pony rides, and we concluded with a cookout next door. Charlotte + sugar = volatile reaction. Kinda like grade school recreations of volcanoes, but without a neat container.
Louise did a wonderful job of redistributing her egg wealth to younger, smaller children. She was also very keen to include all neighbourhood children in the egg colouring activities this morning.
In non-holiday news: Louise has decided, after three practices, not to continue with t-ball. She may do gymnastics instead, and her sisters are keen to begin swimming lessons.
We've had a weekend full of sunshine, candy, friends, candy, egg hunts (3), candy, and pony rides, and we concluded with a cookout next door. Charlotte + sugar = volatile reaction. Kinda like grade school recreations of volcanoes, but without a neat container.
Louise did a wonderful job of redistributing her egg wealth to younger, smaller children. She was also very keen to include all neighbourhood children in the egg colouring activities this morning.
In non-holiday news: Louise has decided, after three practices, not to continue with t-ball. She may do gymnastics instead, and her sisters are keen to begin swimming lessons.
Monday, April 2, 2012
Happy Birthday, Charlotte and Claire (part 3)
This morning at breakfast:
Claire: "I'm a tiger. I hunt Saltines."
Charlotte: "I'm a leopard. I eat food." / "The lion sleeps tonight."
Charlotte then put a paper bag on her head and started singing "We are the Champions."
Perhaps there's a good reason why children's television programmes seem to be written by people who regularly use controlled substances.
*****
Everyone enjoyed the birthday party at Gold Park (though Charlotte + cake = meltdown). C&C want to do it again next week, and L wants to celebrate her sixth birthday there.
Claire: "I'm a tiger. I hunt Saltines."
Charlotte: "I'm a leopard. I eat food." / "The lion sleeps tonight."
Charlotte then put a paper bag on her head and started singing "We are the Champions."
Perhaps there's a good reason why children's television programmes seem to be written by people who regularly use controlled substances.
*****
Everyone enjoyed the birthday party at Gold Park (though Charlotte + cake = meltdown). C&C want to do it again next week, and L wants to celebrate her sixth birthday there.
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