Co-op school started again this week. Big sister learned about Chile and Argentina in her Spanish culture class. I am the asst. teacher in that one so I enjoyed the lesson as well. They learned that in South America it is warm at Christmas time and so one of their traditions is to put cotton balls on their Christmas trees. She also had her first Botany and Engineering classes. We read Molly's Surprise for history this week, worked on 1st grader sight words, and practiced reading.
Brother M loved his Music Makers class. They made drums. And in Pre-school Storytime they made Cat in The Hat hats. He also had Joy School this week. The lessons were on Trust. An embarassing confession though - I was buzzing around as usual on Thursday helping A do her schoolwork and baking pies while M. was at Joy School. I looked at the clock several times, but thought I still had plenty of time. Then I went in the kitchen to check on my baking. I had been looking at a clock that hadn't been "sprung forward" yet!! I was about half an hour late picking him up. Luckily, he had no idea that anything was amiss and was happily playing with his Joy School friend H.
Brother S is transitioning away from taking naps in the afternoon. He could still use one, but if I let him sleep he stays up until around 10pm. This week he conked out in the middle of the kitchen floor while pretending to be a snake.
I love how creative these kids are. They use their imaginations costantly-- store, hotel, and restaurant are popular games. Number 1 by far though is party planning. They wrap imaginary presents, hang banners, and make signs for daddy to follow when he gets home. (Remind you of someone?) Brothers M & S seem to really have hit their stride and play cars and trains together a lot as well.
Baby L came down with the sniffles this week. That seems to be all it is so far, fingers crossed. She had some tummy time and is rolling over onto her back. She had her first laugh and is practicing grabbing things.
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