Random Photos and Thoughts

Today was our first day of school, and we all survived. Mine went really well, and the kids both seemed to do great too. I was very impressed with Luke's new teacher -he was writing a sentence today already, so I know he'll learn a lot this year. He looks so exhausted though, and he even had a nap. Mia hasn't told me much about her day, so I'll just assume it was fine! Enjoy checking out some random photos I had stored on my camera. There's a photo of Mia at 5 months, the kids this morning ready for school, (notice Mia has on shoes... she has to wear them. Thanks Vickie for supplying today's shoes!) and then Mia enjoying her first baby food - sweet potatoes!

Hi Ho, Hi Ho, It's off to work we go...

Tomorrow is back to reality time, and I have a feeling it'll hit us hard very early! Marc and I both have to be at work by 7:30, and it's the first day to take both kids to the new daycare, which is also out of the way, so I think we'll be out of the house by around 6:30. Yikes.
I will say that this summer felt long for once, and we were able to do a lot of things, so I'm ready to head back. This school year will be very different, as all my close friends have moved on. I took this opportunity to change a lot of things about my room and about me. Luckily, my classroom is pretty much done! I went with a sports theme this year, and I'm happy with how it turned out. Last week I got the last of the things from the former teacher who subbed for me last year, and this batch was even better, including class sets of novels, bulletin board sets, posters, borders, notepads, games, etc etc etc. I will try to get a photo of the kids on their first day at their new school, but that may not happen that early! I wish everyone else a happy first day back, whenever their day comes!

What can you get for a dollar these days?

Driving home from Jazzercise yesterday I passed a garage sale. I never stop at them, but when I saw a giant Thomas play tent in the driveway, I thought it was worth my time to check it out. The ladies didn't speak much English, but when I asked how much, they held up one finger. I thought I could spare a dollar for it! Luke was so happy to get it, and took his nap in it yesterday. If you look closely, you can see his little head in there. I am also adding an updated photo of our new patio after we finished putting in the flower bed last night.

I can't think of a title for this blog... :)

The past weeks have been very busy - I had 6 days of training, and every other day I seemed to be in my classroom getting it ready. We have one more week of freedom before school starts back on the 20th. Luke had his 4 year appointment and while he did well for his shots, he refused to do the hearing or vision test - that shyness of his got the best of him I guess. Mia's doing great - rolls over, talks non stop, and is as happy as always. I'm adding on some recent photos of the kids as well as our new patio we put in last week.

BUMBO BABY - Ok, the Bumbo seat is my new favorite baby item. I bought one about a month ago and Marc and I both thought it was silly and I figured I'd probably return it, but Mia loved it right away! She's been wanting to sit up and this allows her to do that. A must have for all little ones (Lori, add one to your registry!)



Marc had both the kids in their chairs watching cartoons one morning.



Mia is constantly eating her blankets, to the point that she gags herself! I had to grab a shot of her in action.

Our new patio and seat we put in last week.

Three Rhymes in a Riddle

I'm posting this with my family members in mind, but anyone can give it a try. I've just finished a 5 day TAG (talented and gifted) training today, and learned a lot about the gifted kids. I may not be gifted, but I definitely have a high ability in logical reasoning, and I know my sisters, mom, aunts, and cousins all seem to excel at those logic puzzles, so I'm posting one that came in a packet. As I was doing this, a cooworker claimed I was weird because they were so easy to figure out. So I challenge you all to try it too and see how you do.

Each group of words below is really a common trio of words in disquise. Each original word has been replaced by a rhyming word. Can you solve the trio of words?
Example: sun, clue, free
Answer: one, two, three

1. dread, fright, blew
2. ton, tune, bars (this actually said "tone" on my page, but I figured out "ton" is much better to solve this one!)
3. crop, blow, healed
4. pro, feat, whale
5. far, duck, man
6. stutter, cram, belly
7. brat, flog, dowse
8. chop, hip, plump
9. label, wear, slouch
10. bricks, leaven, slate
11. many, pickle, grime
12. greet, horn, high