“Leaves leave this world in beautiful fall colors and songs.”
―Debasish Mridha
James’ class at school started doing some art out of leaves and went on a small leaf hunt at recess. James was so good at finding them that his teacher asked him to find more when he got one. So off we went, bag and buckets in tow, to hunt for leaves in the neighborhood. James hunted like a pro and even attracted the attention of neighborhood kids who came out to join him. The venture was successful and when we dropped James off at school on Monday the front window was covered with the results of his exploits.
Ashlyn had another birthday party this weekend, this time at a princess dress up place. I was unfortunately unable to attend so I could watch the other two, which is a shame because being surrounded by screaming girls wearing pink and blue dresses sounded like a blast. Maybe next time. Ashlyn had a great time, even without me, and she has a certificate to prove she’s a princess. As if she needed it.
James moved to a new swim class this past weekend and he was nervous about the new class and teacher. Through a combination of bribes and threats he was able to muster up the courage to join the class without a fuss. As a reward, we stopped by McDonald’s to play on the playground and have an ice cream cone.
At home the kids are learning to be more productive members of society. Well, maybe not society in general but at least more helpful around the house. Even Isla got in on the clothes folding action.
And finally, the rains came in this weekend which forced the kids indoors. Not to let that deter them, our living room became an impromptu fort and couch cushions became a train (complete we Isla almost falling off on multiple occasions). Hopefully the rains will let up because I don’t think our furniture can take this abuse much longer.
