First Day of Preschool
Every day for the past two weeks Calvin has asked: How many more days until preschool? Because he’s been so very excited. This morning was the day, and he showed up at my bedside at...
The Rest of the StoryEvery day for the past two weeks Calvin has asked: How many more days until preschool? Because he’s been so very excited. This morning was the day, and he showed up at my bedside at...
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The Rest of the StoryCalvin turned five. Every day for the past three weeks he’s asked: “How many more days until my birthday?” And every day for the past month he’s told me: “I want this (or this)(or that)...
The Rest of the StoryLast week we went to the splash park. The kids were all so excited to go, but somehow the thrill wore off for Everett as soon as we got out of the car. He...
The Rest of the Storyand having preschool programs. It was a great year at his preschool, and I really think he enjoyed it. Hurray for Calvin! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLYycJDRPAM&w=420&h=315]
The Rest of the StoryWe went fishing the other night – our first trip of the year. We just went to a local pond. We had no luck. But the kids admired the fish of others, and had fun...
The Rest of the StoryDuring an FHE discussion of the meaning of personal peace: Calvin observed: It’s so much easier to relax when you’re eating ice cream.
The Rest of the StoryHe is really coming into his own. His head is full of deep thoughts that he shares on occasion with startling candor. His heart is the most golden of any child I’ve ever encountered. His...
The Rest of the Story“You forgot the question mark” was the first thing he said when he saw it. “No I didn’t. It’s more of a statement than a question.” On Monday they spent the afternoon preparing our valentines...
The Rest of the StoryToday there was little art piece in my fridge – a red paper with a child’s doodle. For some reason I didn’t think too much of it, until Calvin came climbing underneath to the fridge...
The Rest of the StoryYesterday I decided a little deep cleaning before the holidays would be a good idea. I set about on my kitchen – cleaning out all the cabinets, wiping the insides and outsides down, and rearranging...
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The Rest of the StoryMy boy Cal has started preschool. While I consider today his “first day” there have been a couple prior events that were important too. 1) Back to school night – we got to go meet...
The Rest of the StoryCalvin: Mommy, it takes a long time for you tummy to get small. As long as it takes for a new baby to get here. Me: You’re right. But my tummy is already a little...
The Rest of the StoryAs a final hurrah we went to the Dinosaur Museum one last time. It was, as always, tons of fun. Afterward we got ice cream played in a kid water feature that I never knew...
The Rest of the StoryThis year Olivia will start kindergarten. I’ve already spent my tears on this reality. Not only that, but my buddy, SuperCal will start pre-school. I will miss him so much. So it has been a...
The Rest of the StoryYou are such a wonderful boy! Goodness but how you can make my heart glow or my blood pressure rise. I love your laughter, your need to always be dirty, and your absolute pleasure in...
The Rest of the StoryCalvin started swimming lessons today. Olivia would have too, but you know, impetigo. Anyhow, he did great – blowing bubbles, floating on his back, smiling for his mamma when she wanted a picture. Mmm ....
The Rest of the StoryI am home from church today with Olivia, who is sick (the annual bout of Impetigo). So I started my pot roast, and loaded the dishwasher. (Because Saturday is a special day, but we’re not...
The Rest of the StoryOn Monday; when the sun is hotI wonder to myself a lot:“Now is it true, or is it not,“That what is which and which is what?” On Tuesday, when it hails and snows,The feeling on...
The Rest of the StoryRemember a few years ago, when I first found out SuperCal was on his way? I was so overwhelmed . . . what would I do with a boy?! Turns out Boys are a TON...
The Rest of the StoryCalvin’s teacher told me today: “We were talking about Heavenly Father, and I asked Calvin what he liked about Heavenly Father.” He cocked his head to the side, gave a thoughtful hmmm, and replied, “I...
The Rest of the StoryIf you have a hankerin’ for S’mores And bedtime stories by the fire And the company of a trusty ol’ pal And a brother If you want to sleep in a bag right on the...
The Rest of the StoryFriday was Zoo Day for Olivia’s preschool. She was very excited. She got to wear a special zoo day shirt (to help teachers keep track of kids) and bring her own lunch (a Lunchable, no...
The Rest of the StorySaturday is supposed to be Wyatt’s night to cook. This past week was week four of our little arrangement, and he had yet to make dinner once. At six o’clock I gently reminded him that...
The Rest of the StoryThis is as reported to me by Wyatt and other members of the ward. I haven’t been to church in – ahem- a while, so this is second hand. Wish I was there. Calvin wanted...
The Rest of the StoryTRAVELOGUE – very boring, unless you’re me and want to remember these details forever. AND EVER. Sometime back in February I think, I made a vague mention that maybe we would go to Disneyland ....
The Rest of the StoryLook closely at this pile of laundry. Happiness is a baby boy who sucks on his fingers. Happiness is stopping by the store to find Christmas gifts on a great sale! Happiness is having Carrie...
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DearEST, Today Olivia learned about dinosaurs at pre-school. She came home with a pill that “grew” into a dinosaur in water. She brought one home for Calvin too. That’s just like her to think of...
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