Wednesday was a big day around here. Dave upgraded to version 4.1.

And Annie learned the difference between chapstick and a glue stick.

Adam made his first stop motion animation video today. The music in the background is him playing the Harry Potter theme on his ukulele.

I think it turned out awesome and I’m so proud of him.

Maggie also got a new sweatshirt and wore it to gymnastics last night. It’s the same pattern as Luke’s, but I used a different hood for this one.

She calls this her “Dayton Dragons” shirt.

I love how it turned out. Next up is another Harry Potter sweatshirt for Adam. He’s been not-so-patiently waiting since I finished the last one.

Maggie couldn’t finish her ice cream last night.

Annie was more than happy to step in.

The boys took part in our library’s winter reading program.

Completing the challenge earned them an invitation to a yeti themed party.

There were drawings for prizes (much to Luke’s dismay, “I’m not really that good at drawing mama”).

They didn’t win any of the big prizes, but were happy with the donuts.

Luke got to wear the sweatshirt I finished for him on Friday.

He had been patiently waiting for a few weeks. I couldn’t find the right fabric to go with that panda graphic.

I brought Luke to the fabric store with me one night and he found that tie dye print in less than three minutes.

Annie had her first dentist appointment yesterday. She wasn’t overly impressed by the experience, but handled it really well.

Earlier this week, poor Maggie came home from school incredibly upset because her teacher told them they needed to wear tennis shoes for their field trip. “I don’t have tennis shoes. I don’t even know howda play tennis mama!” It took a minute, but I was finally able to convince her that “tennis shoes” were the same thing as sneakers and that she would be fine.

Sneakers, lunch, and field trip ready.

Here’s a picture of our little leprechauns in their green.

Adam worked on a couple of songs for the occasion.

I just gave them to him yesterday and I’m so impressed with how quickly he picked them up.

The boys brought home report cards yesterday. They are both doing an awesome job. Luke doesn’t get actual grades yet, just P (progressing toward quarterly expectations), M (meeting expectations), or E (exceeding expectations). Luke had all Ms and Es. The best part though, were his teacher’s comments.

Luke continues to be an absolute joy to have in class. He is a model student, and is always trying to do the right thing. He is a teacher’s dream. Luke continues to meet grade level expectations at this time. I am really proud of him. Keep up the good work, Luke!

Adam does get actual grades, but no comments. He’s doing really well.

• Math – 96
• English – 94
• Social Studies – 91
• Science – 97

Maggie didn’t get a report card this quarter. The kindergarten students only get them twice a year. She did bring home six (6!) “Gotcha Tickets” from the last couple of months though. Teachers give the tickets out to students when they are caught being respectful, being responsible, or being problem solvers. Four of Maggie’s tickets were from her teacher, and two were from other teachers.

I couldn’t be prouder of those kiddos.

In case you’re wondering how Maggie might have gotten a bruise on her forehead, I’m sure stunts like this have something to do with it.

It’s also why we need a new couch.