Skating Lessons!
Today was a really special day for Brian–he started ice skating lessons! He’s such a hockey fan, and really wants to play.. But as they say, “can’t skate, can’t play.” So, it’s time to learn! The lesson started off sort of rough, because even though Brandon had warned Brian that at first he would fall a lot, Brian was very frustrated. He made it through the lesson, but wanted to go home straight away. Luckily, Brandon had brought his skates, and...
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Today was Brian’s final School-Family Partnership day with his Root Preschool class! Brandon and I both attended, and Brian was very excited to visit Pullen Park with us during the middle of a weekday! I think he liked having both of us to himself. 🙂 Ms. Sarah Catherine and Ms. Misty were there, and just a couple of Brian’s friends from class. Brian loved all the usual hotspots, including the train ride, mini boats, sand diggers, climbing structures, see-saws, and carousel. It...
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Today the kids were very cute, playing restaurant with the toy pizza, stir fry, and sushi sets. Brian did most of the work, cooking, and taking care of customers, while Kendall mostly thought the velcro chopsticks and cucumber rolls were just magical. Brian spelled out their names and “love you” on the fridge with letter magnets all by himself, I was suitably impressed! Also, yes, the kids still haven’t finished off their Easter candy.. Maybe by Halloween....
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For Mother’s Day, Brandon and the kids made sure I had a lovely day! They woke me up to my first gift of blueberry pancakes and maple syrup. Brian helped get breakfast ready. Kendall was wearing her “Good Morning Mommy” PJs. Later, the kids helped Brandon refresh the sandbox by replacing all the old sand with fresh play sand. Moving all that sand was heavy, as Brian showed us to great dramatic effect! We enjoyed the new sand as well as some chalk drawing time. For...
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Looks like the boys made a surprise for me at Lowes Build and Grow...
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