Audrey said...

"Neve, let's pretend we take our bike helmets off cuz it's so freakin' hot."  "Hey!  Where did you hear 'freakin'?"  "You, mama."

Preschool



 

Audrey with Miss Kristen (L) and Miss Lana (R)

 

Audrey finished preschool last week.  Oh how she learned and grew this year!  I am one proud mama of a girl who showed a consistent positive attitude toward school and a ton of initiative to make friends, arrange playdates, draw, count, read and create. 

 

A few of her favorite activities this year were:

• Monday Newsflash ("My mom has a baby in her tummy!"  "Um, er, aaah...")
• Marble painting
• Gym & Recess
• The Silent Cheer (when class had 100% attendance)

A few of her closest friends were:

• Riley
• Sadie
• Piper

At conferences, I learned she excelled in writing and numbers and tended slightly toward introversion.  "When Audrey encounters a new situation, she hangs back and assesses the situation before jumping in.  She has a few close friends rather than many shallow ones in class," her teachers said.  They advised for kindergarten in the fall that we try to get her in the same class as a good friend.  So that's what we've done.  Crossing our fingers along with Sadie's mom that our written requests to place Audrey and Sadie together this fall are accommodated.

 

Audrey's work displayed at the Stepping Stones Art Show

 

Miss Kristen and Miss Lana held an end of the year party.  Me being a two week post C-section stir crazy gal was happy that Dad could be home with Neve and Corrina so I could accompany our eldest to Community Park for this fun end of the year bash.  During the party, an awards ceremony was held.  Audrey received the "Rainbow Award - for your quiet, peaceful and gentle approach to life and friendships."  ("Mom, is the Rainbow Award the BEST award?"  "Absolutely it is.")

 



Audrey and Riley with little sisters Neve and Lila
Sweet Riley is moving out of the school district but we will stay in touch!

 

Awfuls

Mmmmm.  Saturday morning.  The week's busy rhythm is replaced with a sense of calm.  I wake up to silence rather than my alarm, meander down stairs to my favorite gift from mom.  A coffee mug that reads, "Be still and know that I am God."  I can do that; I can be still on Saturdays.  Dad usually takes off before anyone else is awake to play basketball *covered with prayers that he won't get injured* and comes home with only an ache or two.  Maya and I read and watch squirrels in the back yard as I wait for the sound of little footsteps down the stairs.  We like to have a fun breakfast on Saturdays, which lately consists of our family fave, awfuls.

Little Neve coined the term.  She once asked, "Please can you make awfuls?  I want awfuls!"  I was confused.  My cooking isn't THAT bad, little one.  Audrey translated with a smirk.  "She means waffles, mom".  

Now that's more like it.  Of course we can have awfuls!  Our fave is pumpkin:  See recipe here.