Wednesday, August 29, 2012

We Are Learning

When I picked up Summer from school the other day, I could tell she was having a rough day. Summer definitely has her moments at home with me but at school and other places with adults, she is usually very attentive and is a pleaser. Summer rode the whole way home in the backseat in silence. Usually she is upbeat and talkative and I am always trying to keep my eyes on the road and at the same time watching the mirror for her hands signing about her day. I knew something was wrong when she sat in her booster seat pouting her little face. When we got home I went into her backpack to find her folder and there I found her behavior sheet. The teacher had changed her color and wrote that she was talking a lot in class that day. I took her out on the porch for a little talk. After dinner we had a talk about it again with David. This whole parenting thing can be tricky... knowing how to correctly handle all the different situations you find yourself in. After she calmed down Summer decided that it would be nice to write an apology note to her teacher and to deliver it to her at school the next morning. I couldn't believe how excited Summer was to do this for her. She sat at her desk for a very long time and colored pictures for her and then wrote her own note. We then put the note and a bag of swedish fish (that Summer insisted on including) into a bag. Summer gave her teacher the note the next morning and gave her teacher a big hug and said she was sorry. This is not the first incident of having to apologize nor will it be the last. My hope, however, is that all of these little experiences will add up and that she will learn from them.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Summer & Forrest's Bathroom


I switched up the kids' bathroom a bit. The little chevron rug was one I found at T.J. Maxx of all places. My very favorite item is the drawing Summer first drew of our family when she was 4. I put it in a large frame above the toilet. I love it because I love that these drawings are one of a kind, treasured pieces. I have a couple more frames I would like to hang on the other side of the bathroom. I also changed out the kids' bathrobes. It's perfect and I love how happy the colors are in this little space. My dream would be to put up crown molding but that will have to wait. For now, it's just perfect.

Saturday, August 4, 2012

A First

I love this picture - grainy and all. 
It was a candid moment from David's phone during Forrest's first overnight sailing trip. Ever since Summer went with David last year Forrest has been begging literally everyday to get a turn. It is now official. Summer has passed the torch to Forrest. He felt VERY grown up. He thinks it's a huge deal to have your own flashlight and a sleeping spot in the cabin. He loves the time with his daddy. It is for sure that this boy's smile is priceless. So, so simple and sweet. 5 years old are fun.