Wordless Wednesday

Baby No More....

It feels like I'm saying goodbye to my baby as this little boy emerges marching forward through the grades... first, second, third... *sighs*  I'm just not ready to close the door on coloring and finger painting for math, science and history.  But no matter how much I protest, my kid keeps growing up so I got with the program and went to celebrate the end of kindergarten:

For today's party they offered lots of fun activities and games for the students to enjoy.  Oh, and cotton candy.

Max had to deal with a lot of changes in his life this year.  I'm super proud of how sensitive, thoughtful and loving he remained through it all.  His sweet demeanor was all he needed to win over his teachers with whom he forged a very strong bond after a challenging start.

Third Grade... Buh-Bye....

I don't know who is more relieved to FINALLY say goodbye to the third grade but it may be a tie, thanks to the CRCT mandatory testing. Today was Mimi's end of the school year party which I was honored to attend.

 

Mimi obviously has no trouble making friends.  She was like a social butterfly the entire afternoon. 

I am immensely proud of Mimi.  She has overcome many hurdles during the most challenging year of school for her yet.  Now with fourth grade is on the horizon I have no doubt that she will survive the many late nights working through homework assignments as I try to foster in her my love of reading while she, in turn, tries to encourage me to attempt long hand multiplication. 

We always find ways to help each other, though I still use a calculator for simple math and she still hates to read.

Mother's Day Baking Class

This afternoon the kids and I went to a cake baking class for Mother's Day and we all worked together to create a beautiful (and delicious) cake.

 

 

Max made good use of the extras:

 



Little ball of fur....

The kids and I felt Ollie needed a playmate and there was a litter of kitties who were born to a friend's cat on St. Patrick's Day.  One of the babies was saved for us under the strict condition he have a proper Irish name.  Therefore the kids have bestowed the newest member of our family with the name "Lucky McFluffy."