My little kindergartener...

So Colin is really into reading books when he gets home, about 5 at a time, which as teachers, mommy and daddy love! He is making it clear to us though, that just because he is reading books, he does not want to go to bed! We always read books before he goes to bed so this idea of reading any other time throws him off.  He just wants me to know that it is not bedtime yet! 

In kindergarten, one of the CA state standards is that children can recognize the front and back covers and the author and illustrator.  I know he will not be testing for kindergarten for another two years, but I just like to keep him sharp, you know?! So I always tell him, "Colin, the author of this book is [insert author's name], that means he/she wrote the book." So yesterday while I was reading him I Promise I'll Find You (one of my new faves!!) I said this is the author, and he replied nonchalantly, "that means they wrote the book." What a proud mommy moment!!

Counting down the days!

As of next week I will be taking on a long term substituting position in a kindergarten class.  I am very excited but twice as nervous! I think this will be a great experience not to mention a big foot in the door of education! Do you remember your kindergarten days? They are some pretty wild times :)

How come my team always loses?!

Okay, first you have the undefeated Patriots going to the Superbowl, no big surprise. The surprise only comes when they lose to the underdog! Next I go the Warriors to see them get slaughtered by the Celtics, once again I am disappointed. For someone who has never truly cared about professional sports, I am starting to get really bummed about my winningest teams losing, but only when I'm actually watching (what does that say to you!!??) Oh well, there's still a better chance of the Celtics going to the playoffs than the Warriors!

Tut tut...looks like rain!

So much for our beautiful blue skies, grey is the color of the day.  At least the gloom waited until the long weekend was over! Colin is back at daycare this week and I am subbing these next two weeks until I start my long term sub position in kindergarten! I am very excited, but a little more nervous than anything! Well, I'm off to pick up Colin! Rain rain go away, come back another day!!!

Another beautiful day!

One might think spring has come early here in the bay area, but I am not fooled, I know we are not out off the cold just yet! But I will enjoy it as long as it's here! Today Colin & I went to the park with our friend Molli and her mommy Lisa (I was Molli's Gymboree teacher!).  We had a great time, such a great time that the play date continued on to our house for lunch.  We really enjoy our outings with Molli and Lisa and we can't wait until the sun stays out longer so we can go to the park on Wednesday nights again!

Just another day in the bay!

Today we went on an "adventure!" Jeff has been known to take his little family on weekend excursions, and we like to tell Colin that we are going on an adventure. Our travels took us into Golden Gate Park. We finally made it into the conservatory to see the beautiful flowers. It was really awesome. Afterwards we explored the park which took us to an art fair, a huge children's park, and Pluto's, one of our favorite restaurants. Colin barely made it home awake but when we got home he refused to sleep! Finally, after about an hour of pleading he finally succumbed to slumber!

Happy Valentines Day!!!

Colin was excited to open his Valentines gifts from Grandma Colusa! He didn't even throw the clothes this time. Each article he opened he held up and said, "Oh, cute!" He even held up his socks, "Oh, SOCKS!" In case you cannot read it, his shirts says: I enjoy ice cream, insightful cartoons and long walks in the playground.