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.

Yesterday morning Maggie noticed a small bruise on her forehead. When she pointed it out to us, Dave told her, “I bet you’re going to be a unicorn when you grow up. That’s where your horn is starting to grow.”

Maggie was super excited with this news and later I heard her telling the boys that she’s going to be a unicorn when she gets big and her horn is already starting to grow.

She’s going to be a great unicorn.

There was an art show at the kids’ school last week.

It was so nice to see their work framed. (We just took pictures with the art – since they were $25 a piece.)

Plus we get all the art we need for free. In the above beauty, Maggie used the carrot to give the snowman a mustache instead of a nose. She’s so innovative.

Annie had her hair cut for the first time today. I wasn’t sure how she’d handle it, but she did really well.

Before:

During:

And after:

It’s much less scraggly looking now and the cut really made her little curls stand out. Of course, she put her hood up (and ran straight to the balloons) as soon as she got out of the airplane, so that messed it up a bit.

I took the kids to a party supply store to pick out valentines goodies for their classmates and teachers.

Maggie and Luke both picked out yo-yos, but wanted me to make them different cards.

Adam picked out little bendable ninja figures.

They all agreed to do foam fingers for their teachers.

Maggie picked out fabric for shirts for her and Annie.

Annie and I met Dave out for lunch and our booth gave her a great view of the kitchen.

I bought plain shirts for the boys and then let them design what they wanted on the front of them. Luke went with Minecraft and Adam wanted something to do with Mickey Mouse.

Maggie helped me make some valentine cookies.

They were peanut butter with chocolate hearts on top.

We ended out evening with some games.

Of course we had to include Valentine’s Day Bingo.

We all agreed that Maggie’s cookies were delicious.