Earlier this month, we went to see Curious George: The Golden Meatball.

The kids, Maggie especially, had a great time at the pre-show party.

They colored, made necklaces, ate snacks, toured the theater, and had story time.

Before the show they each found a kindness rock (or Papa Rocks as we call them) hidden outside the theater. They have been painting and hiding rocks for others to find since last October. This was the first time they’d found any and they were so excited.

Maggie was over the moon when The Man in the Yellow Hat, let her try on his hat. She kept saying, “I look just like you!!”

It was a really cute show and we all had a great time. I’m so glad we found this little theater.

Annie turned nine months old on Monday.

The bear is much older.

Lately these kids have been loving watching movies in their “race-cars.” Since this picture the cars have been decorated with stickers and markers and fortified with 100 mph (duck) tape.

Hooray for cardboard boxes.

Monday night we went to the third grade concert. Adam is front and center in the reddish colored shirt.

I apologize if this one gets stuck in your head.

This last one is my favorite; Adam has a speaking part.

So does Maggie if you listen closely. Right before the music starts she says, “I’m so glad did nice.” Annie also enjoyed the concert. She was clapping (after everyone else did – it was adorable).

Maggie rocked her new tutu for dance class this week. She’s ready for “Clover Day” (as she calls it).

I let the boys pick their own outfits and backgrounds for their spring photos.

I think they did a great job!

Luke had an ENT appointment today to check on the ear tubes that were put in last August.

The left ear looks good, but the tube in his right ear has already fallen out. The doctor gave us an otovent to try at home with him (you can google it if you want – it involves using your nose to blow up a balloon and help your ears to pop – sounds right up a six year old boy’s alley).

He goes back in six weeks for a hearing test. After that we’ll meet up with the doc again to see if the otovent worked or if Luke will need another set of tubes in his ears.

If you look really close, you can sort of see the start of Annie’s new teeth.

The kids spent a couple of hours playing outside today. Annie got to test drive the red car for the first time. I spent a good chunk of time pushing her around in it while the other kids rode bikes and scooters and played soccer. There are a lot of miles on that car, we got it for Adam as a first birthday gift.

Luke decided today that he wanted to learn to ride a bike. He picked it up fast. He’s still pretty wobbly, but he’ll be cruising with Adam in no time.

Maggie is all about Luke lately. The two of them have been playing together so well the last couple of weeks.

Luke lost a tooth this morning while eating a waffle. His top front teeth have been wiggly for a while now and they got some extra help Saturday at Adam’s basketball game. Luke tripped walking up the stairs and hit his face on one of the steps – hard. I’m guessing that other tooth will be out in the next day or so too.

There was an awards assembly at the boys’ school this morning. Dave, the girls, and I went to it. Luke got a certificate, his 450 and 500 book key tags, and his 500 book pin. Adam was recognized for passing the 10th level of the school’s math program (there are 12 total).

After the assembly, Dave went back to work and Maggie, Annie, and I went to story time at the library.

The theme was silly birds. The kids listened to five books, sang two songs, and made a bird craft. The children’s department of our library does a really fantastic job.

We borrowed a bunch of books, two movies, and some CDs of princess music for Mags to listen to. Maggie watched one of the movies as soon as we got home.

The boys came home from school and did their homework and reading right away so they could watch a movie tonight too. Adam fell asleep while he was reading. He’s been having a rough time sleeping lately. I’m not sure if it’s a growth spurt or what, but I hope he’s back on schedule soon.

After Dave got home from work, Luke and I ran out for a quick shopping trip to get him some new school sneakers. There was just enough time for dinner and a movie after we got home.

I tell you what, this stay-at-home mom gig involves very little staying at home. Tomorrow Maggie has ballet and the boys have ninja class. Wednesday Luke has an ENT appointment (to get his ear tubes checked) and the boys have church school. Thursday Maggie has gymnastics and her kindergarten registration. Friday Maggie and I are meeting with friends for a play date and Adam has a student council meeting.

Busy, busy, busy – but I wouldn’t have it any other way.