School updates...

Last week I had parent-teacher conferences for both of the older two. Thankfully the teachers worked together and scheduled one right after the other. Makes my life just a little easier. 

E's was first and we went how well she does with what and what she could work on. She is right on track, even excelling in reading but more importantly to me, at least, her teacher (who is seriously amazing) told me how kind and helpful she is. How she is constantly aware of anyone who may need help in any way and always willing to help. She showed me a page they had done on responsibility. They had to draw and write (or try to write) something that they thought should be their responsibility. E wrote that if someone fell she should help them up. The teacher was amazed, as was I. At this age they should be responsible for putting their things away or keeping up with their library books but she has such a kind heart that she thought beyond herself! Maybe that means I'm doing something right.  ;) 

Immediately after we went to D's conference. I already sort of knew what to expect as I've had way too many conversations with his teacher this year. But the news was all good. He is especially good in math, with is so great. And does well, although he sometimes has to be reminded to focus. But that is all fine. What I didn't expect was how impressed she was with his personality traits. She said how kind and helpful he is and how he has such good perseverance skills. "No matter how many times I ask him to correct something he never gets discouraged or complains!" Wow. She even said that I've "done a good job with him." And it never hurts to hear things like that as a parent. 

Overall I am so happy with their reports. They are both right on track or excelling and so kind and helpful. (Too bad they forget about that with each other some. Hehe) I'm one proud mommy. 

And they both lost a tooth this week. That makes 11 between the two of them in the lady year. Our poor tooth fairy is going to be broke. 

Things are going well and they are settled into a routine. It won't be long before we are officially halfway though this school year. Time is flying.... 

Busy, busy...Halloween.

It seems like we have been going nonstop for the last few weeks. I'm looking forward to Halloween being over so I can breathe and start to prepare for the rest of the holidays (and D's 7th birthday) that are all coming too quickly. Just this week we have three Halloween events and that number would be higher had I not decided we were already too booked. 

I'm really excited about the kids costumes, since I made them all. I had intended to make R's and mine as well but just didn't have time. D's costume is Clark Kent. It's fun for him because he is superman is desguise (sort of) and easy for me. Plus I didn't have to spend $30 on a cheap superman costume that so many other boys will be wearing and it will only last few times of him wearing it before the seams start to unravel. He will have a superman "suit" (t-shirt) under a white button-down and slacks so when he pulls his shirt open "BAM". It's a bird, it's a plane.... You get the idea. 

E is going as Aurdry Hepburn a la Breakfast at Tiffany's. You know, classic little black dress with pearls and a tiara. Easy enough, except will. I made her a black tutu. She had been trying desperately to say "Audrey Hepburn." I showed her a picture so she sort of gets the look but still doesn't know who she is. Guess that's one perk of having kids that are still young enough to wear what I say. Ha. She is just excited to wear a tutu and tiara. I don't think she cares about anything else. 

Little miss B is going as a scarecrow. I took a few ideas of tutu scarecrows from Pinterest and ran with it. I'm going to paint her face (as best I can, since I'm sure she will want to "help"). Her dress is a tutu made of autumn colors with a daisy (couldn't find a sunflower) and burlap straps. I think I'm most excited about hers. Oh, and I bought one of those tiny hats that are connect to a headband and well, let's just says the burlap and hot glue got the best of it. :) I hope I find time to take some really cute pictures of them and by just catch a few shots while they are running around loaded with sugar. 

A few people have sent the kids Halloween cards. It means a lot to me, but for them it's so exciting every time. I'm glad that they find joy in something so simple. 

Thank you....all of you. For loving my kids and being so good to them. 

Time for a change...

I decided recently that I want to take this blog in just slightly a different direction.  With our families so far away I thought I should use this as a way for our loved ones to keep up with our lives here in Oahu. I'll update about the kids goingson at school, our adventures here in the island, and all the cool things we get to experience. So, if you want to know more about what we are up to, stick around. :)