Another visit from the Tooth Fairy...

Well, they are just dropping right out these days! David lost his third tooth yesterday, the one right next to his two new ones at the bottom front. (See that little space there? ha ha) I guess it was feeling a little crowded by the big new adult teeth! Three more are loose too: The one on the opposite side of the two new teeth is loose, and the top two front teeth are a little loose! The tooth fairy is going to be broke at this rate! LOL!

Arts Night

This past week found us at David's school for an art show. Colorful little masterpieces were displayed throughout the halls, and there were a few tables set up along the way where the children can make a few small projects. Samantha came along too and said, "I like this school!" That's good because she's going to be there this coming fall too!

One of the sections featured creations from the children from their lesson on sumi-e. Here is David's rendering...



Not too shabby, eh? David really enjoys painting and drawing, so I'm thrilled that his school takes the time to really encourage art and celebrates the creativity of the children.

I hope everyone is feeling great and happy. Hugs from all of us!

Slow and Hapee

Even though, in my opinion, this looks like some sort of mutant animal performing some bodily function, (But hey, that's just me!) this is actually a very quick and spontaneous scribble on an envelope by David of a turtle that really made me laugh out loud. He was so sincere about it, and I just had to smile.

The message is simple, and it's one I often forget. That happens so easily, doesn't it?

I always worry if I'm doing my best to teach my kids everything they need to know... but every day, when I stop to pay attention, I realize that they are teaching me. I have to remind myself that once in a while you need to be slow and happy.

Hi everyone! I miss you guys! Sorry I'm cheap on the e-mails... I really should be better at keeping in touch. The weather warmed up this week, but now we hear we may get more snow. I took the kids to the park yesterday, and will post a couple as soon as I can. Take care!

You know that saying...

I believe it goes, "What doesn't kill you will make you stronger." I have spent many moments thinking that to myself, but I also realize I have spent many moments just "surviving". You know, I'll even learn the lessons I need to from these challenging moments in life, but have yet to be able to say that I always take what I've learned and applied it.

Some of this, I believe, is out of fear. Do I fear change? No, not much... what I fear is judgment. I hold myself back because I decide in my head that I'm going to fail anyway and get laughed at. Well, lately I have been taking it in baby steps. If I try to change everything at once, I will fall apart. I set myself up for failure that way.

So I'm challenging myself every day to make positive change, if even just a little bit.

I just wanted to say hello to you friends out there that I miss. You are so far away on the west coast, and I wish we could sit down for a good laugh together. I just wanted to wish you well today and send a smile your way!
*hugs*

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

David celebrated at school with Cat in the Hat activities and eating green eggs and ham.



What have you been up to lately?