Category:Family

Today’s picture of the day is of Violet having timeout under the table. It’s also a processed photo. Something I usually don’t do beyond some light cropping. Today’s picture Melissa tweaked for use on her blog and It was just too cute not to use for my Picture of the Day. So I ask my …
Continue reading POD: Time out!

Today Melissa got fed up with my over grown hair and sent me and Jacob off to the local barbers for haircuts. While there she treated me to a shave as well. There is something about a nice straight razor shave that I find relaxing. Melissa snapped todays picture while I was in the chair …
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Today Melissa and I headed to Jacob’s school to meet with his teacher. It’s interesting to hear her talk about how well our little man is doing. The one thing we were hoping to get out of the meeting was if we should put him in French immersion or keep him in his current school. …
Continue reading POD: Visiting the Classroom

Today I put together one of Jacob’s Christmas presents. His Playmobil School, it’s quite a toy. Of course the thought of bringing it’s 492 pieces into our house seemed crazy, but when we opened it up it became clear that, that number included each little connector piece that I used to put it together. There sill …
Continue reading POD: It has how many Pieces?

Once again Jacob’s school bag had books for Snuggle up and Read. So Mommy and him snuggled up on the couch and he read her a story. After wards they sat at the table and he wrote out the title, drew a picture from the book and wrote about it. It’s such a simple thing, …
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Today is Valentines day and our little family celebrated. My Picture is of the kids in their chairs with their Valentines treats from mommy and daddy. I was hopping for a better picture but when you have to young kids wanting treats it can be hard to get them to sit still.

Over the last couple of days Jacob and Melissa have been hard at work cutting, gluing and sparkling. Of course it was split between them, though Jacob wrote the names each of his 20 classmates. It’s amazing to watch how his handwriting is improving. Do kids have to grow up so fast?

Today we have a preview of what Jacob will be taking to his class on Monday. More Tomorrow or Monday.

Today Jacob brought home his first box of fund-raising chocolates. It’s quite a box, with a wide selection. Of course it’s tempting to support the school by buying the chocolate our selves, but that doesn’t fit with the diet. So it’s time to find friends and family who want to get a bar or box …
Continue reading POD: Want to buy some Chocolate?

Today Jacob took the time to write a notes for Melissa and Violet. It’s such a sweet thing for my little guy to do.