Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Kissing in Kindergarten

Overall I am very happy with my son's school this year. He as an amazing teacher who is full of enthusiasm and a love for teaching. Unfortunately that is not the only love that is in the air. My son, who is not even five yet, has girl problems!


 Last week he told me about a girl who grabbed by the hand when they were outside in the school yard and took him to a place where there was a lot of dirt and kissed him on the cheek. I have since had a chat with the people that watch him to make sure he is always in their sight lines. I have also told him that only family members kiss each other. Yesterday I find out that this same girl declared to the class that she and my son were getting married and that everyone was invited. Obviously someone forgot to invite me to the wedding =).

In addition to this issue, my son has an issue with an "older woman". He says she is a teenager, but really she's a girl in 4th grade. Last year when my son was the youngest, cutest, littlest kid at school this girl used to dote on him. She spent a lot of time playing with him, teaching him things and just hanging out with him. I used to think it was awesome that she gave him so much positive attention. Over the summer she has forgotten him, but for my son, his feeling have just intensified. He says things to me like "Mummy she has the most beautiful smile."  and "I can't stop thinking about her all the time." or "When she smiles at me, it makes me feel so happy." Oh boy, we are in trouble! Yesterday when I asked him what his favourite part of his day was, he told me it was going for a walk with this girl. I asked him what they talked about while they walked. He said "She didn't talk to me" I asked him if he walked in front of her, beside her or behind her, and his answer was "Behind her." Uh oh! I've since had a chat with him, asking him if he maybe wants to make friends with kids his own age, but he says "I will make friends with kids like me, but she is my favourite." He's only four! What is a mother to do? Any advice?

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Milestones

The women in the glue family hit some milestones today.

This is me after running 5k in 35 minutes!

Yay! This is a big accomplishment for me. It's been a long time since I ran 5k continuously.

These are shots of my BIG girl at lunch today.

Note the empty high chair. She says she's too big to sit in a restuarant high chair anymore. Sigh..... I don't have a baby anymore!


Saturday, September 8, 2012

Bummed out

Couldn't go for a jog this morning. At least the plants are getting some much needed nourishment. Hope it sunny tomorrow morning!

Monday, September 3, 2012

Labor Day Fun

Day two at the water park was just as fun and exhausting as the first. Here we are ready to leave.

Look I'm getting a kiss! As we were leaving, I met the coordinator for the children's club. We chatted for a while and then she gave the kids wolf ears! Don't they look cute?

Look at my tired little cub sleeping on the way home.

I think the ears just make him cuter! I hope this doesn't mean he's going to be up later tonight. It the first day of school tomorrow!



Sunday, September 2, 2012

Great day at the water park

Water + stairs + wave pool + slides = sheer mayhem and chaos

Breaking news: my girl stuck by my side all day.

Here a shot of the four kiddies at the beginning of the day.

Surrounded by beauty

Usually I only run on Saturday mornings. I like to spend Sunday mornings lazing in bed. It's all about balance right? However, this weekend I HAD to run on Sunday! Last night I went to a friend's house for dinner. She is a new friend and already a beloved friend. Amongst the many things I love about her, is the fact that she is an amazing cook! She and her husband made us a Hungarian speciality called elephant ears. It is fried dough topped with garlic melted with butter,  sour cream and cheese. It was divine but also probably a 1000 calories! This morning when I stepped on the scale, I was two whole pounds heavier than I was yesterday so I put on my shoes and headed out the door. I am so glad I did. I'm sure I didn't burn off every calorie I ate, but the run was invigorating. It felt incredible!

Saturday, September 1, 2012

End of an era

Yesterday was son's last day at daycare.

I think I was more upset than he was. His teachers have been amazing. They have ignited the love of learning in him. I hope he will carry this with him through his time in full day kindergarten. My babies are all grown up. Even this one:

Don't you dare call her a baby! When I ask her if she's my baby girl she says "No! I'm a big girl!" Well excuse me! What's a mother to do?