One Very Proud Mama

Miles wrote this during free time today at preschool.

See if you can figure out what it says.

I'll write the interpretation at the end of this posting.I'm pretty proud of him. I had a major; I have an exceptionally smart kid; moment when he brought it home yesterday. He's started reading too. All ready for kindergarten next year. He says he plans to help the teachers teach the other kids how to read.

Translation (as if you really need it) - Who's my best friend at my other preschool? Zac.

See?! Pretty great for preschool!

Fall-la-lall-lall-Fall!

I LOVE fall! Pumpkins, leaves, cool, crisp weather, definitely my favorite!

Miles had a field trip to the preschool directors' farm and made this guy.

Whoa! I just realized we haven't named him yet!

We have decorated the backyard! I know, who's going to see it. We are! There's a nice big bay window in back, so we can see this guy while we're eating. Miles' request. This morning scarecrow guy was covered in snow! WHAT?! As I stated above, "I LOVE fall!" Not winter! But it's all gone now and I am hoping it will stay away for a little while.

Here's a shot of the curtains I made above the sink. I also made some for the bay window in the same fabric, but I can't seem to get a good photo of those. Too much light during the day, and my flash bounces off the window at night. But you can get the idea!

And the sweet Baby just got out of the box! I cannot describe how excited I am about it! And a little nervous! It's like a new car! I want to show it off, but I'm afraid something might happened to it if I take it out too much. AAHHHH! I'm so happy! Can't wait to show you what I do with it! Oh and more project photos to come!

Just a Pinch

Before we went to California and before the cold and rain came... We took a trip out to the apple orchard! Fun, Fun! I tried my hand at homemade applesauce. It was really simple, I only added a pinch of cinnamon! I was a little disappointed with my 6 jars! I stared with a TON of apples!

Miles started preschool! Check out last years photo here. He was just to the bottom of the "R!" This year he is going 3 half days. New teachers, but some of the same friends! But decision at the end of this year to start kindergarten or do another year of preschool. Since he turns 5 in early August he could either way. Any suggestions or advice?

The theme was cowboys and cowgirls! Miles spent quite a bit of time brushing this little pony.

On another note, I plan to post some photos soon of the kitchen curtains I made, and some projects I've been working on. Last week my sewing machine pooped out. So I took my sweet hubby to the fabric store to check out the Baby Locks! He wasn't as excited as I was. But the seed is planted... however I have a sewing weekend coming up in a couple weeks and will need one. Sooo...
In the meantime I have been making baby blankets at church with one of the donation machines. Works well. We donate our blankets, bibs, quilts, and such to local organizations. Helps keep me motivated and gives me a break from whatever I'm working on at home.

So there! Just a pinch of fall so far. Sounds like it may be short, flurries expected in the next couple days! Blah!

Preschool

Miles' 3 year old preschool class had class at the park last week. The rain was threatening, but held off so they could enjoy their day. At the end of the school day there was a group photo attempt. Not too bad!!

My Computer is Back!!!!

Just some random photos, I'll post tons more later!!

My sweet guys on Christmas day!

Miles' first preschool program! It was so cute! I might try to get some of the video on here!

I mean really!!! This one will be redone in a series, it's great!

And I was responding to cries for help from Miles. He climbed into James crib to get his blanket but got stuck on the way out. Never thought I'd have to worry about my kids climbing IN to the crib!

Hope that will tide you over for a bit. I'll post again tonight or tomorrow!

How now brown cow...

We've recently entered a new phase of preschool-hood...

QUESTIONS!

Most questions and inquiries I know how to answer without a problem.

Today was different. I definetly wasn't on my "A" game. I like to think I'm careful with my answers, but today...

Miles: "Mommy, do brown cows make brown milk?"

Mommy: *remember, I'm a city girl, and was doing laundry "No, black and white cows make white milk. Brown cows give us meat, like hamburger."

*omg, WHAT???? What was I thinking??*

Miles: After several minutes, "does it come from their butts?"

Mommy: After laughing uncontrollably and more aware of what I was saying, "No, it doesn't come from their butts."

Miles: "Then where does hamburger come from?"

Mommy: "Umm, let's call Tami, she grew up on a farm with cows!"

Thank GOD for Tami!!

She informed me that brown cows also give us milk. Enough said...

Mommy: "Tami, says brown cows give us white milk too!"

Miles: "Oh. So where do hamburgers come from?"

Mommy: "The store."

Miles: "Oh, right, the store."

I have got to be more careful!

Preschool

Miles' first day of preschool was today.The only supply he needed to bring was a big backpack.

He attends a private preschool called Wee Care. They rent two room from Holy Redeemer School.

Parents come on the first day. Then it's just 17 3 year olds and 3 teachers, once a week, for 2 1/2 hours. Brave teachers!!

Here he was making an elephant!

Oh, and snack time!! Cereal without bibs! Most kids stayed clean. Miles' shirt was covered in milk. It was hard to sit on my hands.

And since the theme this year is WILD ABOUT PRESCHOOL, they brought animals to the first day. Here they were brushing a miniature cow.

Miles really wanted to back in and play, good sign, but it was time to go.

He also started gymnastics last evening. That was a crazy 30 minutes of 2 and 3 year olds with parents. Tomorrow he has preschool sports where he'll probably be the youngest but, it's 45 minutes of running around that mom and dad don't have to attend!!