Is your little one is starting Kindergarten this fall? I can remember vividly the first days of school for my kids. It was exciting times but I admit that we were also a bit nervous — all of us. We're experiencing all of this again as my nephew will be entering this stage. All of the same questions … [Read more...]
Toddlerhood International: El Salvador, Day 4
I've now been away for five days, and haven't seen Toddler since I put him to bed six days ago. Spouse and I have been talking via Skype, so we have been in regular contact, but Toddler is a rocket and he only whizzes past the screen occasionally. He has been a blur, chirping "mama, out" and trying … [Read more...]
First Day of Preschool!
If there's one thing we haven't seen enough of lately, it's kids' First Day of School photos. So, let's fix that problem! Here is Brinley on her first day of preschool. Rocking the whale backpack, of course. The house is oddly quiet. But it's kind of OK. … [Read more...]
My Third’s Third
Brinley turned three today. I couldn't help but think back to her fast and furious entrance into this world at 3 am, and how she was the world's cutest baby and then became a bit of a terror when she turned two and is still so stinkin' cute but such a little brat sometimes. Love that little … [Read more...]
Eco-Chic-ness
Madame starts at a new preschool this week. It's actually at the same place she's gone to camp for the past two summers, so it's not exactly new to her. But schools are different, and have different protocols at various points during the day - the dealings of the lunch and snacks are no exception - … [Read more...]
Preschool: My Other Boyfriend
My (almost) three year-old started preschool this morning.She will be attending two mornings a week and we are all happy about it. She loves the sense of independence, the chance to learn and play in a new environment, and the friendly teachers. I love that she's learning important social skills … [Read more...]
Stuck In the Middle With You
Is my middle child destined to be a menace, simply because she's the middle child? That's what I found myself wondering as I made the trek to Vancouver with all three girls and caught myself thinking, "This would be so much easier if Karenna had stayed home." (I know, worst mom … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – The Graduate
And with that, we watched our last little one graduate from nursery school last night. Why is everything happening SO MUCH faster with her? She's growing up way to fast....sigh... … [Read more...]
An afternoon at Preschool
So today was the day. Last month I signed up to vounteer at my Girl's school, the lovely Petite Maison Montessori, where my kids have been going for the past 3 years. As I've mentioned in the past, it's an incredible environment of learning and laughter, and I was super-excited to … [Read more...]