Graham Cracker Suite

Dear Nathalie,

I may have mentioned this before, but you used to have problems with the letters S and P and how they sounded when they were smooshed together. For example, Spencer always came out Semper and Sponge Bob was delightfully referred to as SomeBodge. I miss those days....the days when we had Sprangled Eggs for breakfast and whatnot.....

There are still a few instances where you have trouble coming up with the right words for what you're trying to explain to me. I liked that you learned about driddlers in your kindergarten class, but I'm pretty sure that your friend Josh plays with a dreidel around Hanukkah time....the best was yesterday.....

"Mommy, can you put on the graham cracker?"

"What do you mean....what do you want me to put on the graham cracker? We're in the car I don't have any graham crackers."

"No, mommy. The music. The Graham Cracker cd."

"You mean the NUTcracker?"

"Oh. Yeah."

I freaking LOVE you, kid. As always......

Love,
Mom

Comments

Kindergarten ROCKS!

Dear Nathalie, We You did it!!! We You got through your first day of kindergarten! I'm so proud of you. Let's add some pictures: In front of the Kindergarten Area This was right before we went through the gate.....I promise, you were NOT the only kid that was having their picture taken. All the mommies and daddies were taking pictures of their babies big kids starting school for the first time. With your nametag This is the spot where you line up before starting your day. Kids have been lining up for school since the beginning of time, but you put your own little attitude into it didn't you. Nathalie and Chapstick Just a reminder for you....at your daycare, Sunshine, the counselors there go by nicknames to keep the atmosphere fun, like summer camp. This picture is of you and Chapstick. She's the Head Kindergarten Counselor and she was your favorite during the summer program there. But, you...

First Grade is Over

Dear Nathalie, You did it. You broke my heart. Today is the last day of 1st grade and I really thought I'd handle it well. I had you stand at the door and took your photo. You know, so I could compare your first day with your last day. I drove you to school, dropped you off. Everything. Was. Fine. Then I got home. I pulled up my handy "Instacollage" app, pulled your first day photo and your last day photo into the fancy frame and WHAMMO! Instant tears. You have grown SO much in this past school year. Not only are you TALLER, but you have developed such a sharp wit. You're smart. You're a critical thinker. You're reading like crazy. And I'm so proud. And heartbroken. It's such a joy to watch you grow and really, that's what it's all about. Raising our children so they can become good people and contribute to the world around them in positive ways. And I know you'll do just that. But it hurts to think back to those days where you were s...

Robot Dreams

Dear Nathalie, Tonight, while saying goodnight to everyone, Ron told you to be sure to have sweet dreams. Ron: Dream of sweet things like ladybugs. Nathalie: And castles. Ron: And flowers. Nathalie: And unicorns. Ron: And glitter. Nathalie: And ROBOTS. Then....the dance...... Thanks for the laughs tonight. You're the best. Love, Mom

Dear Nathalie, Love Mom

Search This Blog