What a fun week we had! Jackson was chosen as the class VIP for the week. I found out later, from his teacher, that she's never done a weekly VIP, so Jackson is the first EVER (that's huge to a 6 year old!). You're probably wondering what it means to be the class VIP. It all started with bringing home the class "pet" last Friday. Luckily, this isn't a pet that actually breathes. It's a stuffed dog, Andy. Andy had to do fun things with us, and Jackson had to journal about the things Andy did with the Lee family. Andy travelled with us last weekend to Chapel Hill for the UNC game. Unfortunately, Andy wasn't able to go inside the stadium. I didn't want the Lee family to misplace Andy the first weekend he went home with someone (that would just be our luck). Saturday evening on the way home from Chapel Hill, Jackson journaled about the fun time he had with Andy on the trip to Chapel Hill. He finished up his journaling on Sunday writing about playing Batman with Andy in his room on Sunday afternoon.
On Monday, Jackson was able to share an "all about me" page he completed for homework the first week of school. He included a picture of....
(I have to interject: As I'm typing, Eliza is praying at her craft table for "Maggie, my friends, my ballet teacher, mommies and daddies, snack, my mommy and my daddy, and now I'm all done" She has to be one of the funniest children. I love listening to her pretend! She has a crazy imagination!)
...his family and himself on the beach, his birthday, his favorite food (Fruit Loops), favorite TV show (Jake and the Neverland Pirates) and favorite movie (Toy Story 3).
Tuesday, he took a "me sack" to school. The "me sack" contained 2 items that he liked very much and wanted to share with his class, so basically, a show and tell. He took his pal, "Rexy" (his stuffed T-rex) and the picture album of memories Beme made after his trip at the beach with them. I received a note from Jackson's teacher saying the kids really enjoyed looking at the picture album.
Wednesday was a big day! Charlie and I were able to eat lunch with Jackson at school. I think I was more excited than Jackson. No, no, I wasn't excited about eating the school cafeteria lunch! I was excited to meet the children Jackson has been talking about at home. Luckily, Jackson allowed Charlie and I to sit on either side of him even though "Owen usually sits right here mom." Owen didn't seem to mind too much. Jackson also ate school lunch for the first time on Wednesday. We thought it would be a good idea, since Charlie and I would be there to go through the line with him. I suggested he buy his lunch once a week. I'm not sure if he's decided to do that or not.
Thursday, Jackson was able to take one of his favorite books (age appropriate). Jackson is a reader, and his favorite books right now are Magic Treehouse, A to Z Mysteries...chapter books. Jackson of course wanted to take one of his A to Z Mystery books. I emailed Jackson's teachers, and luckily, she said that would be OK. Instead, Jackson would have to explain why he chose that book, why he liked it, his favorite character...all things I quizzed him on at dinner one night. He had a great time sharing A to Z Mysteries: Deadly Dungeon.
Friday, Jackson shared his journal of he and Andy's weekend together. He told his class about going to the UNC game and the fun he had watching the Tarheels play.
Not only was Jackson able to do these special things each day, he led his class as line leader daily. Now, all these things may not seem that important, but to Jackson, he had a great time!
Saturday, Jackson had a football game. Unfortunately, his team lost BUT (our family mantra, along with "if you don't want it done to you, don't do it to anyone else") he had "fun playing and that's what matters." We also saw The Lion King in 3D with several friends that afternoon. Eliza loved the movie too although she wouldn't wear the 3D glasses. It was OK. The movie looked pretty normal without glasses. May I say here...the people at Disney are GENIOUSES (as if you didn't already know that...hel-lo, Disney World). To re-release an old movie on the big screen for TWO WEEKS ONLY?! Ch-ching! And yes, we were some of the people paying for a 3D matinee...had to take out a small loan!
On Sunday, we went to church and had a very good friend's birthday party. This friend went to kindergarten with Jackson, and they both go to different schools now. He's missed his friend so much, his "good ol' buddy, ol' pal."
Time for the new week...I gotta start packing lunches and getting ready for the early Monday morning. Have a GREAT week everyone!
PS: Sorry no pictures...I should have taken a picture of Jackson and Andy, but I didn't. What was I thinking?!?!
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Marathon, with a capital "M"
What a week it has been!!!! Charlie and I have kidded all week that we've run a marathon and a half this week. Now, I must confess, I am NOT a runner, which means that I'm DEFINITELY not a marathon runner. I wish I was a runner.... it seems like such a fun hobby, but... it's just not for me! For those of you that are marathon runners, you know exactly how many miles are in a marathon. For those of you that aren't runners (ME, remember??), there are 26.21875 miles in a full marathon. Now, I know that some of you are doing a lil' eye rolling at the .21875, but I'm telling you right now: if Lindsay Lee EVER runs a marathon, I'm going to be taking credit for EVERY milimeter I run. Ok, Ok...I digress...back to our busy week.
Charlie was in Haiti last week with a team of people from our church. They were looking at specific mission opportunities in that very poor country! He had a good trip and arrived back safe and sound Saturday night.
We had a FANTASTIC Labor Day weekend with the Kivette's. They arrived Friday evening. Jackson and Eliza were beside themselves until Cole Kivette arrived! The boys always love a sleep over buddy! Saturday morning, Jackson played his first flag football game. He looked pretty tough with the black patches under his eyes. His team won!! I was quite impressed with how well the 5-7 year olds ran plays. The coaches are really doing a GREAT job with all these boys!
Saturday afternoon, we enjoyed a nice time on the beach. Unfortuantely, we weren't able to go into the water for very long. The waves were very rough! We had a fun time just playing on the beach.
Our family enjoyed a day of relaxation on Monday (Labor Day). We enjoyed breakfast out, which is one of our favorites. That afternoon we joined some friends at the pool. The kids had a great time swimming while adults had a little fellowship time. In the back of our minds....back to the grind tomorrow and the official end of summer.
Eliza will be taking gymnastics every Tuesday this year. She had her first class this past Tuesday. She had a BLAST! She's in the same class as several of her friends. We had to leave early to pick Jackson up from school, as the kids had their yearly check ups that afternoon. Eliza was distraught. After I explained that we weren't attending a birthday party, and we would be back at gymnastics next week, she was OK. (This is all after she had gone potty, couldn't get her leotard back on and came running into the gym with just her undies...she's her father's child!)
During (a nutritious McDonald's) dinner Tuesday evening, Jackson lost his 5th tooth! His two front teeth have been hanging on by a thread for quite sometime! I thought when one tooth came out, they both would come out. No such luck! He lost the one tooth and the other one is still hanging on by a thread. The other tooth is crooked because it's so loose, and he really looks like a "snaggle tooth!" (It's too cute!!!)Unfortunately, Jackson must have swallowed the tooth because it wasn't in the chicken nugget or ranch sauce he was eating. For those of you who don't know, the tooth fairy DOES visit when there isn't proof. Jackson wrote the tooth fairy a note (complete with punctuation... a "?"...which he's learning about in school), and the tooth fairy delivered--2 dollar bills and a "special" coin.
Wednesday was Eliza's first day of school. She started the 5 mornings a week 3 year old class. She was VERY excited!! She hadn't quite gotten why Jackson has been going to school, but she has not. It was also her first dance class with Ms Gretchen. Our preschool provides an optional dance class through preschool. It is so nice because the class is incorporated in her day, rather than us having to take her elsewhere. I'm VERY grateful!
I'm happy to report Jackson has NO cavaties. He had a dentist visit Thursday. Eliza came too, and she was in awe watching big brother have his teeth checked and cleaned. It's her turn to go soon, and I'll know she'll do a GREAT job after watching Jackson. (Plus, you get a new toothbrush AND go to the treasure box...who wouldn't??)
Friday evening, Charlie and I had the opportunity to go on a date! (WHAT?!) We met up with great friends for dinner and a little game playing. We had such a good time! Can't wait until next time.
Saturday, the kids attended their first Carolina football game, and boy, did we have fun! I must say, I try not to wish my children's lives away, however it's so nice that we can do day football game trips now that Eliza is 3, without problems. We got to Chapel Hill a little early, jumped around Tarheel town, heard the band, got tattoos at the Bell Tower and got to our seats in time for kick-off. We did a lot of walking, and both kids were troopers. They enjoyed seeing the game, and Charlie enjoyed explaining the game to Jackson. We left at the start of the 4th quarter because we were tired! Needless to say, we all slept well last night! I was asleep by 9:30 and that's unheard of!
And now, it's Sunday. Charlie had an excellent sermon today! I (as many others) have been reminiscing about this day 10 years ago. I am EXTREMELY grateful for this time we have with our children and families. Your life can change in a matter of seconds!
...and now, let the marathon start all over again.... Have a GREAT week everyone!
(BTW...the posting date of Thursday is when I started this blog entry. I completed it on Sunday.)
Charlie was in Haiti last week with a team of people from our church. They were looking at specific mission opportunities in that very poor country! He had a good trip and arrived back safe and sound Saturday night.
We had a FANTASTIC Labor Day weekend with the Kivette's. They arrived Friday evening. Jackson and Eliza were beside themselves until Cole Kivette arrived! The boys always love a sleep over buddy! Saturday morning, Jackson played his first flag football game. He looked pretty tough with the black patches under his eyes. His team won!! I was quite impressed with how well the 5-7 year olds ran plays. The coaches are really doing a GREAT job with all these boys!
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| Tough man!! |
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| Getting set up |
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| We won! |
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| Cole is excited the Packers one! :) |
Saturday afternoon, we enjoyed a nice time on the beach. Unfortuantely, we weren't able to go into the water for very long. The waves were very rough! We had a fun time just playing on the beach.
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| Aaron helps build a sand castle |
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| The kiddos |
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| Looking at Pokemon cards |
Our family enjoyed a day of relaxation on Monday (Labor Day). We enjoyed breakfast out, which is one of our favorites. That afternoon we joined some friends at the pool. The kids had a great time swimming while adults had a little fellowship time. In the back of our minds....back to the grind tomorrow and the official end of summer.
Eliza will be taking gymnastics every Tuesday this year. She had her first class this past Tuesday. She had a BLAST! She's in the same class as several of her friends. We had to leave early to pick Jackson up from school, as the kids had their yearly check ups that afternoon. Eliza was distraught. After I explained that we weren't attending a birthday party, and we would be back at gymnastics next week, she was OK. (This is all after she had gone potty, couldn't get her leotard back on and came running into the gym with just her undies...she's her father's child!)
During (a nutritious McDonald's) dinner Tuesday evening, Jackson lost his 5th tooth! His two front teeth have been hanging on by a thread for quite sometime! I thought when one tooth came out, they both would come out. No such luck! He lost the one tooth and the other one is still hanging on by a thread. The other tooth is crooked because it's so loose, and he really looks like a "snaggle tooth!" (It's too cute!!!)Unfortunately, Jackson must have swallowed the tooth because it wasn't in the chicken nugget or ranch sauce he was eating. For those of you who don't know, the tooth fairy DOES visit when there isn't proof. Jackson wrote the tooth fairy a note (complete with punctuation... a "?"...which he's learning about in school), and the tooth fairy delivered--2 dollar bills and a "special" coin.
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| "Snaggle tooth" |
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| "Yesss! The Tooth Fairy DID leave me 2 dollars and a 'special coin!'" |
Wednesday was Eliza's first day of school. She started the 5 mornings a week 3 year old class. She was VERY excited!! She hadn't quite gotten why Jackson has been going to school, but she has not. It was also her first dance class with Ms Gretchen. Our preschool provides an optional dance class through preschool. It is so nice because the class is incorporated in her day, rather than us having to take her elsewhere. I'm VERY grateful!
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| She can "write" her name! Genius! |
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| Eating a yummy breakfast before school. |
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| BIG girl! |
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| Walking down the hall to Eliza's classroom |
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| Wonder if she'll "write" her name with the etch-a-sketch?? |
I'm happy to report Jackson has NO cavaties. He had a dentist visit Thursday. Eliza came too, and she was in awe watching big brother have his teeth checked and cleaned. It's her turn to go soon, and I'll know she'll do a GREAT job after watching Jackson. (Plus, you get a new toothbrush AND go to the treasure box...who wouldn't??)
Friday evening, Charlie and I had the opportunity to go on a date! (WHAT?!) We met up with great friends for dinner and a little game playing. We had such a good time! Can't wait until next time.
Saturday, the kids attended their first Carolina football game, and boy, did we have fun! I must say, I try not to wish my children's lives away, however it's so nice that we can do day football game trips now that Eliza is 3, without problems. We got to Chapel Hill a little early, jumped around Tarheel town, heard the band, got tattoos at the Bell Tower and got to our seats in time for kick-off. We did a lot of walking, and both kids were troopers. They enjoyed seeing the game, and Charlie enjoyed explaining the game to Jackson. We left at the start of the 4th quarter because we were tired! Needless to say, we all slept well last night! I was asleep by 9:30 and that's unheard of!
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| Sliding in Tar Heel town |
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| NO fear! She flew down the slide. |
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| Tar Heel tattoos |
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| Check out that hair!!! |
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| Sweet boy! |
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| <3 |
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| Love this pic! |
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| We HAD to have pom poms (and a couple of other things...) |
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| Fun times! |
And now, it's Sunday. Charlie had an excellent sermon today! I (as many others) have been reminiscing about this day 10 years ago. I am EXTREMELY grateful for this time we have with our children and families. Your life can change in a matter of seconds!
...and now, let the marathon start all over again.... Have a GREAT week everyone!
(BTW...the posting date of Thursday is when I started this blog entry. I completed it on Sunday.)
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