Sunday, September 13, 2009
Evening Play
We are outside everyday after dinner playing in the cul-de-sac. Most of the time Nathan and Mathew run with the neighborhood kids. Bikes and scooters around the cul-de-sac, or ball in someone's yard. There are usually popsicles involved. Chris usually pulls in later and joins the fun. The boys are always thrilled when Dad gets home.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Lake Elmo Fall Festival
We went to our first Lake Elmo Fall Festival on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon. The kids had a great time; there was plenty of activities geared toward younger children.
On Friday night, we drove down to the Lake Elmo Bank and had hot dogs, roasted corn on the cob, and ice cream. Nathan got to ride a pony...
Mathew got brave and discovered that not every creature is out to eat him! My guess is that despite his new interest in large rabbits, the Easter bunny is going to evoke tears and screaming this Spring.
Mathew found the llama very interesting, and the llama must have thought the same of Mathew. They couldn't stop staring at each other.
And the biggest shock... timid little Mathew LOVED feeding the goats. He fed them again and again. He even convinced Grandma to buy another quarter's worth of oats so he could feed the llamas too!
Saturday afternoon, we headed to downtown Lake Elmo to meet up with the Christensens to watch the parade, which was VERY short. Mostly emergency vehicles, much to Nathan's pleasure. He particularly liked the giant snow plow. Then we headed to Lions Park, where Nathan discovered he loved the giant inflatable slide. Mathew, who was nap deprived did not particpate much.
Nathan stood in line for a balloon animal. Grandma handed him the sheet of choices. It didn't take him more than 2 seconds to decide he wanted an Octopus. He got a GIANT octopus that looks alarmingly like Homer Simpson.
Then we (Grandma) stood in line to get face painting. Again, an easy decision. Spider-Man! I was amazed at how still Nathan sat. The only other times I've seen him this still is when he is asleep or watching Cars.
Meredith selected a butterfly and flowers. I love this picture of her looking in the mirror with her dad whispering in her ear.
On Friday night, we drove down to the Lake Elmo Bank and had hot dogs, roasted corn on the cob, and ice cream. Nathan got to ride a pony...
Mathew got brave and discovered that not every creature is out to eat him! My guess is that despite his new interest in large rabbits, the Easter bunny is going to evoke tears and screaming this Spring.
Mathew found the llama very interesting, and the llama must have thought the same of Mathew. They couldn't stop staring at each other.
And the biggest shock... timid little Mathew LOVED feeding the goats. He fed them again and again. He even convinced Grandma to buy another quarter's worth of oats so he could feed the llamas too!
Saturday afternoon, we headed to downtown Lake Elmo to meet up with the Christensens to watch the parade, which was VERY short. Mostly emergency vehicles, much to Nathan's pleasure. He particularly liked the giant snow plow. Then we headed to Lions Park, where Nathan discovered he loved the giant inflatable slide. Mathew, who was nap deprived did not particpate much.
Nathan stood in line for a balloon animal. Grandma handed him the sheet of choices. It didn't take him more than 2 seconds to decide he wanted an Octopus. He got a GIANT octopus that looks alarmingly like Homer Simpson.
Then we (Grandma) stood in line to get face painting. Again, an easy decision. Spider-Man! I was amazed at how still Nathan sat. The only other times I've seen him this still is when he is asleep or watching Cars.
Meredith selected a butterfly and flowers. I love this picture of her looking in the mirror with her dad whispering in her ear.
I'd say the face painting was a great success!
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
School Days
Today was the first day of the new school year. I realize that it seems silly to make a fuss over this day since the boys attend Miniapple year round as a Montessori/daycare. But still, the start of the school year means saying goodbye to the summer program of biweekly fieldtrips, Mondays at the library, Soccer lessons on Fridays, and the more relaxed atmosphere. It also means saying goodbye to the infant room as Mathew prepares for new adventures with the Toddlers.
Back to the regular routine of lessons and "works" for Nathan in his second year of preschool, and a whole new year of learning and independence in the Toddler room for Mathew. Where does the time go?
So here are my two boys, ready for the first day of school...
Back to the regular routine of lessons and "works" for Nathan in his second year of preschool, and a whole new year of learning and independence in the Toddler room for Mathew. Where does the time go?
So here are my two boys, ready for the first day of school...
Strangely, my heart is both happy and a little sad.
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