A portrait a week of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014'
I don't even know where to begin with these! Watching Soren play tennis was incredible and so much fun! This was my first true tennis 'outing' - Rick took the time and patience to teach me how to actually play. It's truly a sport of concentration and agility, so yes - very sore. BUT watching Soren was incredible - his drive and determination blows me away!
Your Mom gives you a sewing machine.
Well - buys a NEW sewing machine. Life has been a little nutty around these parts the past couple weeks, and that is putting it mildly. To distract me from my currently messy life, I decided to dive into Soren's costume this year.
Initially the little man wanted to be C3PO - not quite sure how he became familiar with the character, but none the less that is what we were planning on creating. THEN, he decided that Batman would be pretty cool. And since Soren is only familiar with the Lego character Batman - his idea of the Dark Knight has a yellow face and severe eye brows. So we rocked it.
Soren has his first Pre-K classmate B-day party this weekend and of course the theme IS: you guessed it - Lego Superheroes. I thought - how perfect! even more of an excuse to start diving in early!
Last year, I made Soren a stegosaurus costume on the my mom's first machine. I love that machine, really I do. But I started with my first stitches and couldn't get through! On par with my daily challenges these days. I tried different needles, thread, tension - you name it. Finally I called my Mom in a panic. 'I have 25 dollars of knit fabric and I can't do anything with it!'. She'd had it.
My Mom calmly explained 'Sweetie. That machine is 37 years old! I am so glad that you've been using it, but I am buying you a new one.' And that was it. She called an order in for a Singer Heavy Duty Basic, I went to pick it up and zipped out Soren's cape and hood yesterday (with his help, of course). I could barely peel it off of him for a bath last night. And I can't wait to dig into new projects now available to me with this machine. I never knew sewing could be done with such ease!
Success. Thanks Mom.
Have you heard this song before?
I haven't. Soren came home yesterday singing the most adorable little tune.
'5 little cupcakes in the bakery shop. Ones with sugar and sprinkles on top! Along came momma with a penny to spend - so she bought one cupcake and raaaaaaan away!'
Seriously! We whole heartedly thought school was going to be a milestone for Soren, but we completely underestimated how much of an impact it would have. A few weeks in and we couldn't be happier. He shows so much enthusiasm and comes home with such confidence it's a joy to watch. Even on his uncertain or difficult days - we can talk and work through it.
The school also sends home sheets filled with information about how we can develop as Montessori parents. We now have a 'peace corner', we hang his working words (proactive this month), turn the radio off in the car and talk, sing sitting in a circle, set up - work through - and clean up works, well - you get the idea. It's been an absolute blast!
A portrait a week of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014'
Last week was SUPER crazy! Soren had his first full week of school and I was able to snag a couple snap shots of him doing 'works' at home. He's painting here... painting his own hand, and then mine so we could make 'handprints!' Watching this guy grow has been the greatest gift.
I know I'm behind - Sorry! This week's (36) will be up in a couple days.
Here it is!!! I finally pilfered through all of our Tybee videos.
I can't say how amazing this trip was. Don't be surprised if our family finds our way down there permanently in the coming years. (and a great snapshot of Soren before our dolphin tour).
Enjoy!
Soren LOVED the waves. I couldn't believe how he took to them - I am still in awe!
The tune is by the Pop Ups - a great, fun, hip band for kids. Box of Crayons. Buy their album here!