Other School Things

On days that I sub, my little ones love to crash on the floor and watch a video while I finish up my notes (and usually some clean up) for the teachers.  Since Alice is a safety, she has a job to do and is always a little put out that I'm done by the time she joins us.

Rewearing their Easter outfits for picture day.  <3  I have the pictures already, but Alice will be redoing hers, since she made such a goofy face.  Grace had paint all over her arms from helping paint at the church the weekend before, but it kind of went with her dress, so I'm keeping hers.  The other three looks just perfect. = )

Walking school bus kick off day coincided with pajama day.  So far, it's the only one we've managed to make it to.  On days that I work, or have appointments, or meetings we don't walk.  And that's been all of them since it started. = (   Emily pulled her friend Abby into the shot too, luckily she's a good sport.

Emily's top 10 list!

Grace and Juliet were so excited to bring their teacher a present for her birthday (we made some markers into flowers with paper, and filled up a little mug with candy.)  They didn't even fight over who would carry it, just automatically shared the task!

Another day of subbing that wore.me.out.

later days

When it wasn't a snow day...

The twins went on an errand with avia. They were so excited that they were actually ready before she arrived. So they waited.

100 days of school was postponed until the next school day, but William's project was definitely my favorite. No tape or glue or stickers (though I did see a stamp one that I might have to try when the twins have their turn.) And, he only had to punch the paper 50 times.  We did count them after each 10, so we did plenty of counting to make his teacher proud. = )

I had some items to bring in one day, so we took pictures near Alice's classroom.

On picture day, I dressed the twins in their new twin outfits from Uncle John and Aunt Diem.  They are just too cute.

I literally had to hold the big kids out of the picture with the twins, so after I got the shot I wanted, everyone joined in.  How I love them!

We also lucked out and had the Pritchards over one evening.  The kids love having their friends come over.  We had a good time playing munchkin, though we missed Nicole who was home sick.  = (

Billy and I went on a brunch date to The Creole.  It was so good.  We will be going back.

Alice is so easy to please when it comes to doing her hair in the morning.  All she wants is a ponytail (but would happily skip brushing her hair completely if  I'd let her.)  She's been like this as long as I can remember, which is great in a rush, but super disappointing when you want to do fancy styles for special days.  = (

Luckily for me, next I got Emily. = )  Emily will let me play and experiment with her hair.  So, on days we have a little time in the mornings, I'll try different styles.

Not all of them turn out great, but you never know till you try!

I took this picture because it goes with a Juliet story.  I love to wear holiday earrings.  I guess it's my way of  'decorating' for each holiday.  I don't have all the holidays yet (working on my collection.)  Apparently I've worn them often enough that when I decided to wear my parrot set, Juliet asked if it were a "parrot holiday."  = )

later days