Another Pink Slip

Ryan received another pink slip this week.  He met me at the door when I got home from work with the biggest grin ever.  He is so proud of his pink slips (and we are proud of him, too!)

Beans

I have probably posted about beans before.  When Ryan wanted to do a craft today, we pulled out the beans.  Nothing special about these beans, but pull out a few bowls, funnels, measuring cups, and scoops, they become a great passtime for the boys.  Not the most fun thing to clean up, but we worry about that after the fact! :)

Cutting

Carter loves to cut.  I remember Ryan doing the same thing at this age.  They will cut anything you let them cut (thankfully they ask before they cut - well, that, and I hide the scissors out of their reach!)

Glow Stick

This is what a glowstick:

looks like

in a

dark

bathroom

Birthday Party

We went back to Eagle's Nest this morning, this time for a birthday party for one of Ryan's classmates, Evan.  The kids had a blast.  Carter and I tagged along; we ate lunch at the tables in the lobby while Ryan and his friends ate in their party room.  Carter did well until it was cake time, then he melted down because he wanted to be included in the party.  Evan's Mom was very gracious and included him in the cake and gift opening, which was so nice.  I never go to the indoor playgrounds on the weekends, and now I know why - they are CRAZY!  There were about 1/4 of the people there yesterday than today.  It was so loud - which, I guess, is no different than our house on most days! :)

Lukas, Evan, Ryan, and Cate:

 Carter and I wandered around the building while the kids were playing:

Homework

Ryan is still at the age where he enjoys homework.  I know it won't last forever, so we'll enjoy it while we can!  We had his parent teacher conferences this week and I left there very proud.  He is catching on so well in all of his school work, especially reading.  He is currently reading at a level 10 (4 is needed to complete kindergarten).  I have a feeling he'll complete his first grade reading levels by the time he finishes kindergarten.  He has mastered his first grade sight words and will start on second grade next week.  Way to go, buddy - we are so proud of you!!!! :)

Eagle's Nest

Yesterday Carter and I spent the afternoon at Eagle's Nest Indoor Playground with Bethany (my previous job share partner) and her daughter, Abigail.  We had such a great time.  The kids had fun playing and Bethany and I had a great time catching up.  So much fun, apparently, that I didn't get any picture of the kids playing together - darn it!  Bethany is one of those people that you don't see for a long time and you can pick up right where you left off.  A true friend, and I so appreciate her.  Thanks for the great day, B!

Necklaces I made for her daughters: