and in action:
*note--she didn't really wear these longies with this top--just checking the fit.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Julibean's Anastasija on Marr Haven
and in action:
*note--she didn't really wear these longies with this top--just checking the fit.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
1 week down
School is going really well! P went M, W, F from 8-10 am last week. This week we're going M, W, F from 8-10:30 am. He never wants to leave when I go to pick him up so I take that as a good sign. He loves it! Harper doesn't really know what to do with having free reign at home (and Mom's undivided attention). We are now in a routine and honestly, I couldn't have asked for a smoother transition!
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
The furry creature emerged!
It was a moth! It hatched on Sunday. It started looking all wrinkly on Saturday and sure enough, Sunday morning it was out as a moth. We sat it free, but here are a few pics before we released it:
empty pupa:
new creature:
So fun! luv
empty pupa:
new creature:
So fun! luv
Monday, July 13, 2009
P's 1st day of school *recap*
Went wonderfully! Here's a pic of my lil' preschooler as we were heading out:
His backpack says, "Mr. Strong" a nickname Mark had for him when he was a newborn. Doesn't he look so grown up?!
Here's how it went.............
Harper and I took him to school. I put Harper in the Ergo and walked him in. We put away his things in his cubby which had already been labeled with his name. I put his nametag on and was excited to see it all ready for him too (pinned to the back of his shirt to help university students with names--the preschool program is my alma mater's lab school where students observe/assist, etc.). We made a quick trip to the potty and after washing up, he immediately sat down and started playing with some blocks. There were only a few kids there at that time, but the teacher announced to everyone, "Let's meet our new friend pierce!". I told P I'd be right back and went to the office to get his bike helmet labeled with his name for outside play. I came back and told him goodbye, how much I loved him, and to be good for his teacher. He dismissed me quickly as I kissed his head. As I was walking out the door, I wanted to run back to him and squeeze him tight and tell him again how much I loved him. But rather than make it hard or confusing for him by delaying my exit, I just said "Pssssst P" to get his attention. He looked up. I signed, "I love you" and mouthed it. He returned the gesture and went about playing. Before leaving, Harper and I slipped into the observation booth (we could see him but he couldn't see us). Pierce and a lil' girl (it was also her very first day) were playing on a rocking boat. He said, "This is a boat." She said, "I know".
Harper and I left and came home. It was very quiet at home without him. Even Harper wasn't quite sure what to think of it. Soon enough though it was time to go pick him up. When we got there they were headed outside to play. P's been looking fwd to riding bikes at school for months. As soon as he saw me, he said "I want to go outside". No hello, nothing, just "I want to go outside". I heard several kids address him by name and one even said, "Your mommy's here." Harper and I waited for him to play outside (there were so many things for him to choose from, it was quite funny watching him run back and forth from bikes, sandboxes, playground equipment, water tables, etc. ). After washing up from outdoor play, we headed home. P told me all about his new friends and playing with trains, books, and blocks. When we got home as I was getting him out of his seat, he said, "I want to go back to school Mom!"
It was a big success! Believe or not, I even held myself together, despite breaking down inside (I knew he'd love it and didn't want to give him the wrong impression by being emotional). It's just such a bittersweet milestone!
His backpack says, "Mr. Strong" a nickname Mark had for him when he was a newborn. Doesn't he look so grown up?!
Here's how it went.............
Harper and I took him to school. I put Harper in the Ergo and walked him in. We put away his things in his cubby which had already been labeled with his name. I put his nametag on and was excited to see it all ready for him too (pinned to the back of his shirt to help university students with names--the preschool program is my alma mater's lab school where students observe/assist, etc.). We made a quick trip to the potty and after washing up, he immediately sat down and started playing with some blocks. There were only a few kids there at that time, but the teacher announced to everyone, "Let's meet our new friend pierce!". I told P I'd be right back and went to the office to get his bike helmet labeled with his name for outside play. I came back and told him goodbye, how much I loved him, and to be good for his teacher. He dismissed me quickly as I kissed his head. As I was walking out the door, I wanted to run back to him and squeeze him tight and tell him again how much I loved him. But rather than make it hard or confusing for him by delaying my exit, I just said "Pssssst P" to get his attention. He looked up. I signed, "I love you" and mouthed it. He returned the gesture and went about playing. Before leaving, Harper and I slipped into the observation booth (we could see him but he couldn't see us). Pierce and a lil' girl (it was also her very first day) were playing on a rocking boat. He said, "This is a boat." She said, "I know".
Harper and I left and came home. It was very quiet at home without him. Even Harper wasn't quite sure what to think of it. Soon enough though it was time to go pick him up. When we got there they were headed outside to play. P's been looking fwd to riding bikes at school for months. As soon as he saw me, he said "I want to go outside". No hello, nothing, just "I want to go outside". I heard several kids address him by name and one even said, "Your mommy's here." Harper and I waited for him to play outside (there were so many things for him to choose from, it was quite funny watching him run back and forth from bikes, sandboxes, playground equipment, water tables, etc. ). After washing up from outdoor play, we headed home. P told me all about his new friends and playing with trains, books, and blocks. When we got home as I was getting him out of his seat, he said, "I want to go back to school Mom!"
It was a big success! Believe or not, I even held myself together, despite breaking down inside (I knew he'd love it and didn't want to give him the wrong impression by being emotional). It's just such a bittersweet milestone!
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
I must be crazy...........
Seriously loco over here.
I started on Harper's fall/winter woolies on Sunday.
Cute huh?! I had planned to put it aside and get some cheapo Paton's wool to cast on my first skirty. Well, I decided while the kids were napping that I just really don't like Paton's (except for pjs) b/c it pills so much. But I didn't wanna use my pricey yarn for my first round with a Juliette. So, in my moment of weakness, the above pic became this:
*note the adorable baby feet
I'm casting on my first skirty right now!
I started on Harper's fall/winter woolies on Sunday.
Cute huh?! I had planned to put it aside and get some cheapo Paton's wool to cast on my first skirty. Well, I decided while the kids were napping that I just really don't like Paton's (except for pjs) b/c it pills so much. But I didn't wanna use my pricey yarn for my first round with a Juliette. So, in my moment of weakness, the above pic became this:
*note the adorable baby feet
I'm casting on my first skirty right now!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Purewool shorties
I finally finished these shorties. I love how incredibly girly they turned out!
and in action--showing off her "button":
and in action--showing off her "button":
Monday, July 6, 2009
How cool is this?!
We're back from our retreat from the heat (aka our Rocky Mountain Vacay). We had a fabulous time!
I just wanted to share the cool science experiment we accidentally have going on in our house............ The day before we left, the kids and I discovered a caterpillar slinking across our living room floor. Thanks to my mama friend Becky, Pierce has this super cool bug catcher that we put it in with some grass. The rest of the day was spent busy packing and we forgot about our new furry friend. We left for vacation the next day. I was certain we'd come home to a shriveled up mess b/c I forgot to set it free. But look:
It's a pupa! And it's still alive! If you jiggle the bug catcher, it's tail (or what appears to be it's tail) will wiggle! We're hoping it'll turn into a butterfly (it's probably *just* a moth), but nevertheless, what an awesome experience for my babies to witness!
I just wanted to share the cool science experiment we accidentally have going on in our house............ The day before we left, the kids and I discovered a caterpillar slinking across our living room floor. Thanks to my mama friend Becky, Pierce has this super cool bug catcher that we put it in with some grass. The rest of the day was spent busy packing and we forgot about our new furry friend. We left for vacation the next day. I was certain we'd come home to a shriveled up mess b/c I forgot to set it free. But look:
It's a pupa! And it's still alive! If you jiggle the bug catcher, it's tail (or what appears to be it's tail) will wiggle! We're hoping it'll turn into a butterfly (it's probably *just* a moth), but nevertheless, what an awesome experience for my babies to witness!
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