From Q’s Teacher

So proud of my little man!!

Christmas Yoga for the win!

Boozey’s back!

Greeraaaaaaaat

Happy and Cozy

Sometimes it can take Isla some time to warm up- not yesterday! She told me 5 times before Gramma came how much she loved her. She sat right on top of her at dinner and could not wait to cuddle up and watch her favorite movie with her. I love watching these two together. ❤️ 💜 

Playin’ in the rain

Drizzle really but super exciting none the less for these two.

Sweet Little Mama

Always taking care of Dippin’ Dots and Flowers.

Q’s turn to perform

Today Q and the rest of the Kindergarteners sang us 5 Thanksgiving songs. Who knew there were 5 Thanksgiving songs out in the world? Two were in Spanish which is even weirder given they weren’t involved Imin the whole thing but whatever.

Anyway, Q looked super cute but didn’t seem too into it. He does love signing “5 Fat Turkeys” at home- ask him to sing it to you next time you talk to him. You’ll thank me :)

I also have videos of this blockbuster if you’re interested. 

First Recital

Isla did such a great job at her first recital. She had dress rehearsal, makeup, hair instructions and the cutest outfit ever! You have to ask me for the video - it really is the cutest thing you’ve ever seen.

I am so proud of all of her hard work. 

Waiting backstage- I volunteered to keep her class busy while they waited for their turn. That was fun 🤦‍♀️

Taking her bow

First Christmas movie of the season

Even Corduroy is into it

Piano

Q loves piano class. According to his teacher, he’s pretty good. I have no idea if this is true because I know nothing about music. As long as he’s loving it, I’m loving him in it.

Here he is practicing writing music notes.

Watch out for these Mamas

Hostile Takeover

Crafting

Isla’s favorite thing to do: craft (aka make a huge, sticky mess that drives her daddy nuts)

Isla’s favorite thing to craft with: glue 

Saturday Morning Cartoons

Voting Partner

Q is my trusty buddy every time I vote. It’s so fun to explain the whole thing to him. 

Then:

And now:

Mystery Box for Boosch

One of Q’s favorites things from preschool and pre-k was the mystery box. Every kid gets a turn (or three) to take it home and bring it back with something special along with three clues to help their classmates guess what it is. Q’s teachers were always so impressed that he would stand up and recite his clues all by himself- usually the teachers read them.

Anyway- it’s a huge deal when you’re 3 and 4.

Today when I picked Isla up from school her teacher promptly announced that it was Isla’s turn!! She could not be more excited. She was also super jazzed to tell Q which I think is super cute.

Here she is hiding it behind her back as she walked into the house so she could “surprise” Q with the big news.

Watch Week

It was parent watchbweeknat ballet today which means the parents get to sit in and watch practice. Isla did an amazing job for the first half and then competely lostbsteam and took a 20 minute break on my lap. We figured out that she “ran out of power” on the drive home.

Spotlight

Isla was all over her class’ weekly reflection. Can you spot all three Isla’s?

Action Shot

Captain America fueling up with a chicken wing

Bright Spots

We’ve all been trying to find as many bright spots about Q’s diagnosis as we can. He found a big one today- he’s the only kindergartener that we know who has his own iPhone! He was so excited all day. He ran around taking tons of (awful) pictures and this super cute one of his sis.

Don’t worry little buddy, we’ll find you lots more bright spots!

Perfectly sums up Isla

No, we did not leave her out. She was invited to be a shark with us. In fact, she has two shark costumes but chose to wear this dress and once she realized how badly I wanted a picture, refused to look forward.

Love you my little crazy princess!

Also, Q would like for you to notice that he is biting her hair because he is a shark and sharks bite.

One last thought- I officially hate Halloween and am so glad it’s over.