School's out for Summer...or not

So the kids are out for the summer from their Montessori school, they had been counting down the days to just be home.  I was also counting down the days for them to be home as well.  I have so many exciting plans this summer, but what is going to take up most of our summer is ART and MUSIC, as well as learning to pray the Rosary.  We are going to be doing an artist study and playing piano using the Soft Mozart software and playing the ukulee.  Such fun things.

Role Playing

How I love being home. My kiddos role playing constantly. "Bus driver (in this case M) driving the kids to school, all the stuffed animals were gathered on to the little bed while the driver sat on a white pillow, sounding out the bus...ruum, ruum. Teacher (in this case J) waiting patiently in the closet, I mean school ready to receive all the kids....but what's this, Barney is crying because Mommy (in this case M) left and its her first day. Everything is OK because teacher (J) is there with her sweet voice to tell Barney she will take care of him, because she has a clean heart. Later that day....Mommy (M) comes back to pick up the kids, daddy can't because he is on the choo, choo. Kids play is so sweet, so pleasant. Thank you God for such a blessing.

Wizard of Oz at the Plaza

Jimena, Moises, so we went to go see the Wizard of Oz on the big screen at the Plaza Theatre. Its your all time favorite movie, both of you knew exactly what was going to happen in every scene. It was so much fun, the line was huge but we still managed to get good seats. Jimena you had already gone before with your abuelos last year but it wasn't on such a big screen like today. Moises it was your first time and you had a blast, sitting on top of the pillow we carried and drinking (yep your bottle). Jimena you were sick that day, we actually went to the doctor that morning so you enjoyed it a lot but not as much still if you wouldn't of been sick. We had already bought the tickets before hand. The all time favorite movie for both of you and it was so wonderful to see your faces light up and hear all your favorite songs. We had intended it to be a Huante event but it turned out to be an Abulea event as she made sure both of you could see correctly, brought you both lunch (since we had just come back from the Juarez doctor with out eating) and sat next to you to make sure she captured every moment with you. She loves you both so much, it was ok for your parents to take a step back and enjoy that moment as well.

Happy B-Day Dad

What a wonderful b-day for dad we had yesterday. Both of you couldn't wait to sing happy birthday and your uncle Carlo took forever to arrive so we only waited for your uncle Michael to start singing. Jimena of course quickly blew out the candles before we even finished singing and said you were helping Dad. Moises you missed out, you couldn't blow fast enough. Jimena had made a nice card for dad and it included a very big hug.

Baptism 3yr

Jimena, we celebrated your baptism anniversary on the 12th at Abuela's house.  Our plans changed as we received some unexpected news from your uncle, so instead of baking we bought Dora cupcakes at Vista.  Of course we took both Moises's and your baptismal candles to light and blow as we sang Happy Baptism Day.  You were so excited and giggled so much when I would tell you how the Holy Spirit came flying into your heart that day.  You had been looking forward to this day as you kept reminding everyone how we had celebrated Moises's in February.  You received some Jesus coloring books (from parents) and a wooden cake and Disney storybook from Patuts that of course you would share with Baby NEE.  It was a lot of fun and you were very happy.  Also you understood that God listens to your prayers as that night you took an initiative to pray by yourself in your bed which I had the privilege to overhear as I lay in the dark room putting Moises to sleep.  Remember God listens as long as we talk to him and he will never leave us alone.  I pray that your parents can set an example for you to by showing and learning ourselves to trust in him.

Scribble

Moises. So your completely into scribbling with pens... scribble, scribble, scribble. I had bought some 1 subject notebooks for myself and they have been completely used up by you. Jimena of course you jumped in on the fun and now you draw trees...and just yesterday some stairs and a light that you said was like the light we have in our back yard. I missed taking a pic but you've gotten pretty good in your own little way.

Playing On The Drums

M loves playing on the drums.  I've been collecting Nido cans and now I want to see how I can create a drum set out of them.  They both love banging on them with their rhythm sticks, its so much fun.  

Hanging Clothes

Not only do they wash clothes but Dorothy also hangs them in her closet.  She's been helping since she's two, M still needs more practice putting the clothes on the hanger but he does yell " Hurray" each time I help him place the clothes on the closet pole.  

French Toast w/ Dad

Dad always makes the best breakfast and last week French Toast was on the menu, of course his little helper is always ready for the next instruction.

Using A Knife

M loves cutting up the wooden foods from Melissa and Doug with his knife. They arrived a couple of weeks ago and since then he'll ask for it a couple times a day and easily spend a good thirty minutes concentrating on cutting and attaching the foods back together. He really likes how the sound of the cutting and the challenge of running the knife through the Velcro feels.

Washing Clothes

Dorothy and M have always loved helping out with the chores...washing dishes, cleaning tables and mirrors, sweeping, mopping (although that's MY least favorite) and today washing clothes. They both have their own laundry basket. Dorothy always pours in the detergent and M helps out by throwing in the cloths to the washer. Dorothy already knows how to separate the colors from the whites and M knows how to put the basket on his head to make Dorothy laugh.

Bath Time: Toto and Baby

It feels like they had never taken a bath, but Dorothy insisted Toto was dirty and needed to get clean.  So out went Toto and baby (M's baby doll was also dirty) to bath in a cake pan.  Of course we used No Tear Shampoo to wash them, just in case the two wanted to touch their eyes.  It was a fun time under the porch washing, scrubbing and getting wet.  Dorothy was a pro washing Toto all over while M needed a little help to get started.  I don't think baby came out as clean as Toto. (Idea came from here)