Slow poke

My children move at vastly different speeds. This is especially apparent on the mornings when they are not allowed to leave their room and start breakfast until both of them are dressed. They choose their clothes the night before, so one would think getting dressed would be easy. But, Kate always finds a reason to change her clothes- something itches, the waist is too loose, the line on the tights hurts her toe etc. When we went to her four year well visit I had the pediatrician talk to her about how much time she spends trying on clothes every day. She would not even look the doctor in the eye! Meanwhile I can hear Grant running around the room saying, "come on, Kate! Hurry up, Kate!" When they do make it down Kate eats her eggs ever so slowly. Again, Grant is not allowed to leave the table until she is done. Today she looked at him and said in an Eyore type tone, "I'm just a slowpoke, Grant. That's the way God made me."

1st Day of School

Grant and Kate headed off to a Montessori school this fall. They are in the same classroom. It is for ages 3-6. One of the main reasons I chose it is because there are 13 kids and two (amazing!) certified teachers. Grant will be going 4 days all day and 1 afternoon and Kate will be going 5 afternoons a week. It seems like a really good fit so far and they are thrilled to be together!

Last Day of Summer

Tomorrow Grant and Kate officially start school. This week they have gone in a little bit each day for orientation. (It is a Montessori school.) I am still not feeling well so we've been trying to come up with activities in the morning where I can sit and they can play. This morning I sat on the front porch and Grant climbed a tree while Kate washed a truck that was parked in front of our house. Yeah for grandma Koss who picked them up to go bowling before they got too bored!

Random Pictures

Kate's 4th Birthday

I really thought Kate would like the Princesses a little more than she did... a little awkward...http://youtu.be/TCYRIh8ON20