Fun at Target...

Today, Paige asked if we could play baby.

Mom: “Sure, how do we play?”

Paige: “We each need to pick a baby. Then, we need to take care of the babies. BUT I have a dance party to go to ssoooooo I have to get dressed and go.”

Mom: “But who is going to watch the babies?”

Paige: “Well, let me check to see if you are on the list (flips through her Dora book). I’m sorry you aren’t on the list so you can’t go to the party. You can stay home and take care of the babies. I have to get ready to go.”

Paige proceeds to pick out her outfit, accessories and shoes. “OK, I have to go!”

Paige comes back some time later. “I’m back, I had a fun party.”

Mom: “Oh, that’s great. The babies are doing well. “

Paige: “Who?”

Mom: “Your baby, remember the one I was watching for you?”

Paige: “Um, yeah, whatever. I think I have to go to a dinner and need to change my clothes again because I am sweaty from all the dancing”

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Paige made this family picture at school:

Apple Picking -

Today we went on our annual apple picking trip with the five families. It worked out since we are now in the area for Luke's hockey on Sundays. It was a mob scene because the weather was great. There were plenty of apples to go around which is the important thing. The kids had a great time hangin' with their friends too!

WaterFire

On our bucket list since we moved to the southcoast has been WaterFire in downtown Providence.  We FINALLY made it!!  And just in time, as this was the last one of the season.  We coupled this with a trip to the open house for PS&H's new buliding. The kids loved it. Lots to do before the waterfire actually started. Lots of booths with free stuff which is Luke's favorite thing. He is not shy either, asking everyone and anyone if they had free stuff for him. Most of the stuff ended up in his "office", a post to come on that subject.  

Birthday Present

This morning, before I was even out of bed, Luke presented me with my birthday gift. He was VERY excited to give it to me. It was a cardboard box taped up and inside included the following:

1) a toy from some happy meal

2) a bag of chip clips and rubber bands

3) the baseball he got from the River Dogs game in SC (but told me he would need this one back)

4) Four animal books: Apes, Frogs, Cheetahs, and Sharks.

5) a bag of hot wheels

6) a coffee filter colored and decorated (this served as the card - I think)

7) a snow leopard stuffed animal

8) a bag of pens and markers (taped on the outside of the box)

It was quite a gift. Thank you Luke. Mommy loves it!

My Dream....Wish....

Today Paige said to me: "Mom I had a dream last night. Do you want to hear it? I dreamed I was at school and I wanted to come out to the car when you got there because my new little sister was in the car and I was excited to see her. Isn't that a good dream. Actually....it wasn't a dream. It is more of a wish" She is too cute and too excited for her little sister to arrive. She keeps telling me how she will pick out her outfits everyday. Knowing Paige, I'm sure she will take this job very seriously. If it is anything like the process of picking out her own outfits, she will turn it into a full-time job.

Henry

Luke has a new little friend at school named Henry. Henry is not new to school, in fact he and Luke were in the same class last year. No mention of Henry last year but this year he is all we hear about. Luke is doing tennis after school on Tuesday with the rest of his carpool. He did a couple sessions last year and loved it. When I asked him today how tennis went he said, "I don't like tennis because then I can't stand in car line with Henry and chit chat! The other days Henry doesn't go in car line and this is the day I can stand in car line with Henry." I then pointed out that he sits next to Henry during lunch AND what about recess??? Luke's response, "lunch is not so long and at recess we are busy playing games. There is not enough time to talk to Henry during the day." Couple key points: 1) Yes, our son used the phrase "chit chat" which I found mildly amusing. 2) I clearly need to speak with the school about the fact that the kids are being kept busy during the school day and don't have enough time to sit around and "chit chat" :) I was talking to Henry's mom at parent/teacher night. Poor thing, after we acknowledged that our kids were mutually obsessed with each other, she said, "please tell me you aren't moving away? Henry came home and said that Luke said he is moving after Christmas." Apparently there has been a couple other friends of Henry's that have moved away. Lots of movement at St. Phil's in the last couple years. I hope Luke finds another Henry at his new school...something tells me he won't have a problem!

Paige's First Day of School -

FINALLY, after watching Luke go off to school everyday, it was Paige's turn.  She started school this week and was VERY excited.  She is still at Children's Circle Nursery School until we move.  She goes M,W,F 9-3 this year and is very excited about having lunch at school!  This is her third year there so she knows the drill very well.  Some of her friends moved on but there is a group of the girls in her class from years past and of course her teachers, Ms.Scarlette and Ms. Jen are still there.

Ready to go -

Sudsy Sally

Storyland 2013

This weekend marked our 6th trip to Storyland with the five families. Again a great weekend. The kids LOVE seeing all their friends and most of all staying in the "big mansion" for the weekend. The weather was once again great and it wasn't crowded, it is the perfect time to go!