Phase In Week

Anna and Max just completed their phase in week at their new school. They will be attending Mon, Tue, Wed from 8:30-11:30 but this week they went one hour the first day and then added an additional half hour through Friday. I am very happy to say that they really like their school. Today they didn't cry or even groan when we left. Josephine and Anna (their teachers) are wonderful and I am so excited that it is a good fit. I think it is human nature to be afraid of change and changing a good thing seems pointless at times but to be honest I think this school is an even better fit than the school in MI. I just love the Montessori philosophy and it really works well for our family. This school goes through Kindergarten and I imagine Anna and Max will stay through then. Only time will tell. Anna and Max will be marching in a parade with their class in a few weeks. I will be sure to post pictures.

County Fair

Where is the Snow???

Anna and Max received this beautiful sled for Christmas from Grandpa and Grandma Friedman. They really had a blast the other day being pulled around in the yard--imagine the fun they will have once it snows.

Have I told you lately that I love you?

Wildlife

I have mentioned before that we have coyotes living within earshot but I don't know that I mentioned any of the other wildlife that we see roaming our yard. Below is a video I captured of seven Deer grazing in the front yard including a buck. Unfortunately we scared them off when Anna and Max decided to chase after them.

Fun Games

Anna and Max have been spending a lot time this week playing with each other and making up new games. I get such a kick out of it and I am usually an innocent observer but Monday morning they thought it would be fun to include me! They took every stuffed animal out of their bucket and piled them on top of me. They were laughing and really working perfectly together. They even put all of the animals back when they were done with this game. Another fun thing they do is swim in the bath tub. Both of the tubs in this house are much larger than our MI tub and they really have a good time in there.

So Sweet

Tonight I have Anna and Max sleeping in my bed. Max fell asleep before Anna and she leaned over and gave him two big kisses on the cheek. They really are lucky to have each other.