Friday, October 31, 2014
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Friday, October 3, 2014
A Campin' We Will Go!
I am soooo happy that we were able to get in a camping weekend as autumn began to changer her leaves and cool the air. We had the best weekend. Henry, you were such a big help full of electric energy getting things ready to go and setting up once we got there. You were all about business. You even stuck through a long effort getting our fire going. Of course it didn't hurt that we allowed you to light the wooden match...more excitement than you could almost handle. Hazel, you hiked around the woods intently looking for the right stick to bring back to match Henry's big arm fulls. It was precious.
Our first bump...even so...I get it...air mattresses, camping, tent... With the fire going, our stomachs grumbling, we needed to make some dinner before the time came for Camps BINGO! We had some time after our chips, hot dogs and yogurt so we let you ride your bike down to the playground while Hazel ran after you.
So cool and fun and you kept him in a cup until we left and you turned it over to the gate keeper. She assured you that he would be returned to an appropriate home and she was very pleased that you took such good care of him. You beamed from the back seat and we were relieved it wouldn't be coming home with us and Hazel could stop trying to drink it. A very successful and memorable camping trip. I can't wait to go again. I think with routine it will be less discombobulating with overwhelming excitement to you two and some of the bumps will smooth out.
Henry, your help was awesome! You were a perfect stick getter and we would not have had the great fire without your hard and constant work. Hazel, is so flexible and easy going you make it easy to travel and hang out. Love you both snuggly campers. I can't wait until next time.
Thursday, October 2, 2014
School Rules
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You're lovin' school. You are at an awesome charter school that is the right place for you. You really love the routines and rituals of the classroom, the chime to switch activities, partners passions, individual passions, station rotations, and so on. You've had some awesome opportunities in the school already aside from classroom days; a field day at a teacher's farm where you slipped and slidded around, pet horses and went on an intense hike in the woods which left you hot, muddy and wet...perfect!
A couple of days later you had a great time at the school carnival fundraiser where you and Grandma P won the cupcakes I made in the cake walk. From what I hear you wanted to win so badly Grandma P, Bahboo, Kristen, and Grandma LaJean all participated in the effort. We had your first goal setting meeting a week or so ago.
The teachers said you've done a great job of making lots of friends, volunteering and being inquisitive but could you leave the fart noises at home...I guess teaching you arm pit farts this summer wasn't the best idea but your new little friends I was speaking about helped you take it to a new level with lots of other ways. You have already made a lot of leaps in your maturity (excuse the farts). You are counting, predicting and writing your numbers...AND you've started to read! You've added 40 new sight words in the mix and are starting to decode. We are working on writing letters and words every night and even came up with some awesome words to pictures. 
I love seeing you grow up. The little things like giving you the responsibility of running into the gas station to get Daddy M&M's while I stand outside the door...you're bursting with the excitement of the trust and freedom it gives you. When I pick you up from school and you've missed me but would love an other couple of hours to play with the other kids, I feel so happy for you. When you sit down with Hazel and read your book of the night with her, I feel so proud of you. You are amazing and you've now lost three teeth. There is still so much more to come, after the gas station freedom is routine and you're insisting and bucking for more freedom and trust along the way I will still be here, you will just need me less. I still like being that person that has to do squeezin' means lovin' at night...though someday that will be finished too, just as the free kisses you once gave and insisted you always would became gross about a month ago. I will always be here. Love, Mama
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Let's Find Some Make Believe
Dear Hazelita, Our suspicions that you have a keen mind, imagination and sense of humor was confirmed last night. As we were readying ourselves for bed you were standing in your pack'n'play. Recently, I started trying out some ocean sounds to help you fall asleep quickly. It seems to be doing the trick, but last night we waited to put you to bed until we were all ready. You stood and started making motions with your arms and trying SOOOO hard to say words. Usually these attempts are you trying to charm us into giving you some light night food or a simple drink of water. This was different....and we soon realized you were SWIMMING in the imaginary ocean along with the ocean sounds.
You replied, "I swimmin'" ! ! !
I said, "Is Henry there?"
While signing sleepy you said, "Henny sleepin'."
We were amazed! You did doggie paddles and jumps into the water and big arm strokes "like Henny" all on your own.
You told us you were at the beach. I hadn't said anything about the sounds. You and your sharp brain picked up on it quickly and drew into a fun little fantasy. It was such an unexpected sweet moment. You bring so much sunshine and fun into our lives. You're light and loving, except when you're watching Kipper.
Lord! Don't talk to you while you're watching Kipper, you scream, "NOOOOOOOOOOOOO! No, My DOG!"
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| Being a dog. |
Love, Mama
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