I did this uploading thing backwards again. So let's go back in time, shall we?
Today, Andrew's class did their Titanic presentation. Each child was assigned a passenger on the Titanic. They researched the person, and then created a script. They had to dress up as their historical person and read the script at the "wax museum". Each child had a paper button next to them, you pushed the button, and they turned on their flashlight and recited their script about the person's life. My flash took away the effect, but it was really really great. The kids had worked so hard researching and writing their scripts. (and I was soooo glad Andrew's person was a 1st class passenger, whose pictures showed with no facial hair or anything difficult to recreate. Yay!)
It was in the morning, and Lily and Michael were not in school yet, so they got to come along. They had a blast pushing the buttons and listening to Andrew's friends (many of whom they know) recite their lines. Very fun!
Let's go back to Valentine's Day. I made heart-shaped pizzas for the kids as something fun. I also got them little treats from the local chocolate shop as a present. Little did I know that now children don't just give cards to each other...all my kids came back with bags...literally bags of candy from some of their classmates. Seriously? Let's all back it down a bit. We know they don't need this much. It's like it's some kind of competition. (note: I have succumbed to this temptation as well...but at least I only attach one Dum dum pop to their Valentine.)
Andrew and his gummy bears
Lily and her chocolate covered marshmallows
Michael and his chocolate covered pretzels
The weekend before Valentine's Day, Jeff and Lily went to the elementary school's Sweetheart Dance, an event for Dad's and their daughters. They got all dressed up and went out to dinner. Lily was a riot, apparently, talking non-stop the whole time, picking at her dinner (shocker), and then wolfing down half a piece of chocolate cake that her daddy bought her (spoiled rotten). Then they went to the school gymnasium and danced the night away. Jeff taught her the YMCA and was forced to meet a ga-jillion hyper 6 year old girls. He will more than likely be going back next year. ;)
On one of my better days as a mother, Mike and Lily charted a bag of M&M's. I don't think I've ever done this with Michael, and he was THRILLED. They play so well together, I don't feel the need to create little activities like this. But they really enjoy it, so I've got to remember to make an effort. It's just so hard for me to interrupt their imaginary play.
Meet Freddy. Since the fall, he's been living in our backyard. He got hit by a car or something about a month ago, but he's still up their, limping around. I kind of can't believe he survived his leg injury...he can't put any weight on it at all. But he's up at the top of our hill sunning himself almost every morning...and then disappears until early the next morning. Sometimes we even see his girlfriend...which Lily has name Francine and Michael insists is named Bob. Perhaps we'll have little kits in the spring.
Just lounging in the sunshine.
