Piece by piece

The boys had their first projects of second grade,

Ziploc Quilts....

Harry showcased (l-r, t-b) his favorite sport (tandem biking with Daddy), his pet fish Jerry, a small item (map of Ocracoke), a picture of himself, a star with his name, his autobiography, his favorite cd (Cars soundtrack), his favorite candy (smarties), and his future occupation (chef)
Jack showcased (l-r, t-b) his favorite cd (Laurie Berkner's Buzz Buzz), a picture of himself, his favorite sport (soccer), his future occupation (inventor), a star with his name, his favorite candy (gum), his autobiography, a small item (lego man), and his favorite animal (leopard).

The school year is shaping up to be a great one, and they are loving being back with their friends, establishing new routines, and meeting new challenges. They've done a project and taken about 4 tests so far. Here's to second grade!



Dixie Chicks' Aunt Mattie's Quilt

Just my 'magination, running away with me

The science nite was a big hit! They got back about 8, so Colleen I didn't get quite two hours ;-) They were so full of exciting news and stories, that now I can't wait to see what the school cooks up for Mother's Nite in the spring!

As often happens after an information-filled event, Jack woke up crying in the middle of the nite. His imagination is so vivid that he really 'lives' and 'relives' whatever he's learned as he processes it all. Dean and I both had to talk to him for a while about all the weather and electricity information he'd heard. No, tornados won't bend and come into our house. Yes, Mommy and Daddy will protect you and our house will, too. Yes, we also know how to protect everyone if a hurricane comes. I'm not sure about all the intricacies of weather or electricity, so thankfully Dean was able to take over and talk about the things they'd learned, the questions it brought up for Jack, and soothe him back to sleep.

Sleep tight, smart boy!

Lots of versions, but I really like Gwyneth Paltrow's, go figure?