quick update

Sorry it has been so long, things have been more than a little crazy over here. 

Mom and Ronnie have made it safely here. They arrived yesterday and will be here until Sunday afternoon. It is nice to have them here. So far, Ronnie really likes Prague - Jace showed him the skate park near the metronome, so he is happy. 

Unfortunately for them, it is storming right now, so I don't know if they will really have nice weather for their trip. I like storms though, it reminds me of home, and they just started happening lately. 

We both survived our school plays, and with huge successes. Hopefully we will receive videos so we can post them on here for your enjoyment. 

More to come soon. 

The Joys of Working with Children

Today at school, I was doing my makeup while the kids were "relaxing" (our version of nap time). The kids were rather captivated by this as I rarely even wear makeup. However, we had a small graduation this afternoon, and I had to dress up. Anyway, they told me I needed to put lipstick on, and after I did, Max said "You look like Joker"

Ummm....thanks?

And here is a photo of me done by Marina. The moles are my favorite, with the ponytail and headband a close second.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

To Jace! 

School in Nature, summer edition

So it appears that I have survived yet another 5 solid days with the kiddos. Actually, I really enjoyed school in nature, sure, it had its difficult moments such as being responsible for 5 girls immediately upon waking in the morning. Overall though, we had a lot of fun. 

If the winter version was marked by loads of layers and constant clothing changes, then this time was marked with loads of bug spray and tic checks. Every night when giving my girls a bath, I had to check every inch of their skin for tics, fortunately, the only person in my room who got one was me. :)

There were also a few 'firsts' on this trip: Aside from my first time seeing (and getting) a tic, I got to play tooth fairy for the first time (which was loads of fun, all the girls got a small piece of candy, and the girl who lost her tooth got even more candy and chocolate). Also my first time cleaning poo off a boy who not only didn't make it to the washroom, but also didn't tell us about it. It was discovered about 30 minutes later..... Oh the joys of working with children.

I came home tired, but also refreshed. We spent as much time as possible outside in the fresh air, which probably did me as much good as it did the children. 

Playing outside in the woods

Playing "freeze tag"

Doing art projects outside

The kids went on a treasure hunt

We had a little carnival for the kids on the last afternoon of camp. 

The girls love it for the sole reason of getting to dress up in princess costumes.