Busy!

We have been busy! It's been a while since I've blogged so I thought I would update you with some pictures. I've been really enjoying Grace's hair lately. The picture above is a two strand twist done in a sunburst style. It turned out cute. I've also done bantu knots (my favorite), puffs, and pig tails with beads at the end. I finally bought a beader and I've put several beads in her styles and it works well. I ordered some more fun snaps and I"m waiting for them to come this week. Grace is such a trooper when I do her hair. I put in her video, strap her in her chair and go to it. If I can't get her style done in 25 minutes, it's not happening. I also like them to last at least 2-3 days. My mornings go so much better when I don't have to worry about detangling her hair.

We've also been busy with playdates and friends. Nyah and Abby were snuggling together to watch Dora the other night. Too cute! Spring break has brought lots of playdates with neighbors, cousins and schoolmates. We've been very sick for March (Abby had the flu and strep throat, Grace had a double ear infection and the flu, and I had the flu and a nasty cold) so it's nice to be healthy and to have friends over to play!

This week we started spring break. The first thing Abby wanted to do was play school! I couldn't believe it! She told me that we needed to do math, reading, art and recess. Then she told me that I could be the teacher and that I would be a good one because I'm a teacher in real life! Too funny! Later in the afternoon we headed outside to play. We all needed some fresh air so after a walk we did sidewalk chalk and played softball.

Oh, and Abby got new shoes. This is big news in our house. She needed new shoes for school and so we went shopping. I picked out 3-4 different pairs for her to try on and she didn't want any of them. She wanted the shoe with the "bling". She begged for the shoes with the "bling". She cried and whined and pleaded for these shoes. Well, I gave in. I mean, they are only shoes right? She was thrilled! They've been on her feet ever since!

Here's our nightly ritual. When we finally get home, Abby starts her homework. She usually has both math and reading. I make the lunch as she reads to me. I'm so impressed with her reading! She's able to read quite well. In fact, look at all the words in the book in this picture and she can read the whole thing! Way to go Abby!

March also brought our school music program. All the kids were singing songs from Mary Poppins. Abby did a great job. Here she is with her friend Hannah from her kindergarten class.

So, we've been busy, very busy. But I'll do my best to keep up with the blog. Enjoy the pictures!