And More Kid Stuff

On Friday, William went on a field trip with his class. First they traveled about 40 miles to see a live production of Peter Pan. Then they came back to town and straight to the local bowling alley. They bowled until school was almost out. They returned with just enough time to have their Valentines Day Party. I helped out with the party and brought heart-shaped donuts. Vince helped out with Landon's party too. On the way home, we asked Will about his field trip. Typically, he didn't say too much but when Vince asked if Peter Pan sang, he replied, "just like every possible second that he even freakin' could." We laughed and laughed. I guess it was a musical.

Vince and I finally spent a good chunk of time child-proofing last week. Audrey has drawn all over her legs and several books and is into everything, so this was long over-due. But the latches didn't even slow her down. What a waste of time. She still manages to get into every drawer or cupboard that she chooses. She is a clever girl and a stinker. Yesterday, I saw her go get Sophie's swimsuit out of her drawer and put it in the garbage can and close the lid. We got it out, of course, and Sophie was mad. But how often does she do things like this without notice? We have a long list of "missing" things around the house. They are probably long gone to the landfill. What a pill.

Landon made a power point presentation about cheese yesterday. I will have to figure out how to post it here. He is a silly, creative kid. Sophie loved Valentines Day and is still packing around cards from classmates in her purse.

Kid Stuff

We have had another brutal Midwest Winter this year. The kids have had inside recess for most of December and January. But today was gorgeous. I think that it hit 67 degrees. Yesterday was beautiful and warm too. What a much needed break from the cold. We have been enjoying family walks and playing at the park. Audrey loves the slide and climbs up and slides down all by herself. So cute. I should have brought my camera.

Landon earned a little money babysitting for me and used it to buy a shirt today. That was a shocker. He is growing up. In the past, a shirt would be the last thing that he would ever spend his money on.

William is on this anti-things made in China kick. Most of our silverware is Oneida brand, and it says made in the USA on the back. But we have a few forks that were made in China. He throws a fit if whoever sets the table gives him a "China fork" and rants "Are you trying to kill me". I know this is extreme. I am guessing that it comes from him having to take back one of his birthday presents last year because of a recall. It had been made in China and was later found to be toxic if ingested. He is a stubborn kid and would eat with his fingers before he used a "China fork".

Sophie made out Valentine Cards for her pre-school class today. The "S" in her name was backwards on every card. We have been working on this all year and it just doesn't stick. She does all of her other letters beautifully and has nice penmanship. But that "S" is tricky.