It’s after 2:30pm on Sunday and I’m just getting this started which is really poor planning on my party. After all these years, I trust my routine and my routine does not love getting to the blog on Sunday afternoons. My routine likes as little to do as possible on Sunday afternoons. 🙂
This was week two of “March is Reading Month” at Thornton Creek. The kids had to turn in reading logs and also a completed form showing 4 books read. Sammy impressed me with his ability to complete the assignment while doing the absolutely minimum work possible.
“4x Gerald and Piggie books” with lines to the rest of the rows.
On Monday morning, Jason took Steven to an eye doctor appointment. She was really happy with his progress patching. He had consistent 20/25 corrected and a few letters at 20/20. He has to continue patching through the month and then he is D-O-N-E.
While the boys were at swimming on Monday afternoon and I finished up a call, Amaya got busy painting her face and then did her reading. Sally got comfy too.
Steven and Sammy read in the car on the way to and from swim. Car reading still isn’t something I can do.
Bedtimes story book with Mr. Connolly.
March 8th was a teacher professional development day so Amaya convinced me that the kids should build forts on Monday night. It was a pretty easy “yes”.
Lego and outside time on Tuesday!
Amaya was even able to play outside in her PJs.
The kids love when they get the whole day with Sophia
On Tuesday evening I flew to NY and was able to stay at Nana and Papa’s. I can’t think of the last time I did that without kids! It was an awesome mid-week treat.
Back at home, the kids played fire fighters rescuing animals. So glad it’s getting warmer!
Meanwhile, I had fried chicken with the grownups at Sara and Dave’s.
Auntie & Dod Shuki <3
Gotta say goodnight to my loves. Savta, too.
March is the boys’ last month in gymnastics for a while because baseball starts sometime in April. This has been really great for them this winter. Fantastic strength, coordination and balance training. There’s an actual Ninja gym not to far away that I’d love to get them into for fall. Classes book fast.
On Thursday the boys’ teacher, Mrs. Bates, read the bedtime story book.
Friday morning I was back at it, watching the kids traipse through the snow to the bus stop.
At school, it was “bring a blanket” day and the kids made forts for reading time.
Friday night “Make Your Own Pizza” night! Steven uses mayo instead of sauce. Digest that in your own way.
Sammy and Amaya worked on their balancing, while Steven took role of photographer.
Saturday morning, Jason and Amaya went shopping for ingredients for a cup cake recipe in a library book she borrowed. She did a great job following the directions with limited support.
Penni came by to pick up Girl Scout cookies. We definitely need to find opportunities to get together more often.
The kids had play dates in the afternoon – Jack for the boys and Sara for Amaya. It was a wonderfully loud few hours at the house.
Sammy couldn’t wait for Jack to arrive.
On Sunday morning, the kids had a rescheduled birthday party at an art studio. It was for Jack’s younger sister Nora, who’s in 1st grade and was on the boys’ baseball team last year.
Amaya’s art
Steven’s art
Sammy’s art
After Nora’s party, I dropped Amaya and Steven at home and took Sammy to another party at his friend Ben’s house. Ben invited 5 boys over for a small birthday party that included a video truck rental. He’s just getting accustomed to “drop off” parties (remember, they missed almost a year and a half of this stuff) but had a great time. I had to drag him away.
Steven, relaxing with Sally
Now Amaya and I are watching a baking show while the Cline men watch the Selection Show. That’s it for us! Have a great week!
*Blog title by Amaya