It was a busy week, complete with Valentine's celebrations and a science fair. Sam, Lucy and I joined Ella for some of her V-day class party. When we arrived, Ella quickly went and found a chair and pulled it up to her desk for Sam to sit on, which made Sam feel about two inches taller--I love those girls.
Ella's desk mate at school is also our next door neighbor--while chatting with his mom at the party, she commented how valentines are "such a big deal to them." It's funny how much they love those little cards from their friends. Ella sorted and re-sorted them, reading their little messages over and over.
My Mom and I have decided that since Valentine's Day is usually on a weekday, and going out is generally difficult, we combine forces and put on a dinner together for our beloveds. I requested she make her special pork chops that Brian loves. See how that works? I get credit for remembering one of Bri's favorite meals, but don't have to make it. It's great to have my mom around.
My on-line cupcake deal was a bit of a bust--a dozen cupcakes delivered to my door for $5. They were delivered, but bite size. It's not like we need the extra calories, right? I suppose I've learned not to depart from Georgetown Cupcakes--it will only lead to disappointment.
And my Mom has discovered the way to Lucy's heart is with a bowl of ice cream.
Mid-week was the science fair. The fair is completely voluntary, and Ella was one of three kids in her class who did a project. It of course required significant parental involvement, but she was diligent and even typed out her entire project on the computer (edited by me)--quite a feat for a 7-year old with no keyboarding skills.
I was surprised by how much she enjoyed the experience. Visiting (parent) scientists circulated through the fair and questioned each child about his/her project, and presented them with a certificate. Way to go Ella!
The night before the fair, as I was up late editing Ella's typing, I commented to Brian how much I dreaded science fairs as a kid because I always waited until the last minute to do them and it became stressful to get it done on time. And there I was, 33 years old, working on a science fair project the night before it was due. I suppose I'll never learn.
Oh, and then there was our 70 degree February weather this week! Delightful.
But you don't need to be jealous, because it was cold again today and we're supposed to get snow this week. I'm craving spring in a big way.
My on-line cupcake deal was a bit of a bust--a dozen cupcakes delivered to my door for $5. They were delivered, but bite size. It's not like we need the extra calories, right? I suppose I've learned not to depart from Georgetown Cupcakes--it will only lead to disappointment.
And my Mom has discovered the way to Lucy's heart is with a bowl of ice cream.
Mid-week was the science fair. The fair is completely voluntary, and Ella was one of three kids in her class who did a project. It of course required significant parental involvement, but she was diligent and even typed out her entire project on the computer (edited by me)--quite a feat for a 7-year old with no keyboarding skills.
I was surprised by how much she enjoyed the experience. Visiting (parent) scientists circulated through the fair and questioned each child about his/her project, and presented them with a certificate. Way to go Ella!
The night before the fair, as I was up late editing Ella's typing, I commented to Brian how much I dreaded science fairs as a kid because I always waited until the last minute to do them and it became stressful to get it done on time. And there I was, 33 years old, working on a science fair project the night before it was due. I suppose I'll never learn.
Oh, and then there was our 70 degree February weather this week! Delightful.
But you don't need to be jealous, because it was cold again today and we're supposed to get snow this week. I'm craving spring in a big way. 
2 comments:
I'm so impressed that Ella decided to participate in the science fair and I love the topic she selected. Yes, the parents are much more involved in these projects then we would like to be, but it certainly teaches research skills (who would think that at that young age they would need to learn those skills) which are valuable down the road.
Now, are you ready for the wintry mix that we are expecting later today? Denise just had 12" of snow yesterday, I think (according to the weather reports). We have to count our blessings that we are not having a repeat of last year.
I'm glad you are blogging again.
Lucy is your mom's mini-me, Jana.
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