April 2017

Sarah has been singing more songs more often better than I’ve ever heard her sing, including songs I didn’t even know that she knew. I have overheard her singing “You are my Sunshine” and “Personal Penguin.” When I ask her to sing them for me then she doesn’t so I haven’t been able to get… Read more »

Mouse poop! In the Sarah-Rise room. Nooooooooooo! Why on earth would a mouse choose the closet shelf in the SR room for its bathroom?! Now I have to clean it and set a trap and check our various food items in the kitchen cabinets to see what it is eating. It is times like these… Read more »

Sarah can’t hear. Again. It is another ear infection. She is on another round of antibiotics. We have an appointment to see an ENT in July, which was the earliest available appointment unless there is a cancellation. I find myself wanting to blame some dietary decision for her ear infection, as if I can gain… Read more »

This week Amy explained some artwork to me. It had been created by Sc, Sarah, and Amy and each paper Easter egg was different. Amy explained that Sarah had used all stickers, Sc had used all crayon, and that she had used mixed media! I nearly fell over with her use of such grown up… Read more »

Last Sunday I told Sarah she had show and tell with the letter V and I asked her if she wanted to take something with velcro or a toy vegetable or a foam letter V. She replied, “a vehicle.” I was humbled in the best way! I love it when I am caught at underestimating… Read more »