The boys made this volcano together out of clay, then painted it by themselves. We did baking soda and vinegar to see the reaction.
We went to Benjamin's school this week to meet his teacher and play on the playground. I can't believe I have a first grader. It somehow seems a lot older than having a kindergartener to me. He reminds us often how he's a "grader" now, and how that means he'll only see us on the weekends since he'll be at school all day. :)
Peter is the one I'm most worried about during this transition though. He and Benjamin have become inseparable this summer. From the time they wake up until they go to bed at night, they're off playing Legos or ninjas or superheros together. I can't describe how happy it makes me to see these two be best friends now. Peter's really going to miss having his big brother around to play with.
Nora has been my constant companion this summer, with her brothers occupied all day long. I'm hoping she and Peter bond more, and that Peter assumes the role as leader. She's a sweet girl, but she is also very, very strong willed. And all she'd like to do all day is eat lollypops and watch movies.
We don't do that, just for the record.
We're also going to miss having Paul around on Friday afternoons. I love that his company has summer hours, where everyone leaves at lunchtime for an early weekend. It's so nice.
Random: Peter recently decided he loves eating tomatoes whole with a little salt and pepper on it. I've never been able to do it (texture, maybe?), but I told him that's one of my Dad's favorite treats in the summer time. He's probably my best eater of the bunch.
Also, Peter has been reading up a storm, and has "passed off" three books in his Max the Cat series. He reads them each ten times before moving on to the next one, and is hoping to earn something big once he finishes all ten books. I think this series is really great for instilling confidence in a young reader.
Nora has been letting me experiment with her hair a bit more lately. Of course, nothing lasts more than an hour or so, but still, we're making progress.
We're really going to miss summer. Here's to a great new school year!
How fun! You're such a fun mom--your kids are really lucky to have you. I love Nora's hair. She's so stinkin' cute! Here's to a good transition once school starts--call me to commiserate when Peter melts down because he doesn't have his big brother around. Emily will be doing the same...although she may just perk up when she has a baby to take care of in a few weeks...
ReplyDeleteI can't believe Lily's a first grader either. It's so crazy. Ellie will eat tomatoes like that too even without salt and pepper. I didn't know people did that :P It looks like you guys had a great summer!
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