AcroBoy

As much as I loved my soccer class, when it finished I decided to take another class at AcroSports. I love the trampoline and the trapeze and the rope swing and all the things we get to climb on and jump off.

For our last day we had a special treat: the zip line! I was a little bit nervous, but it was so much fun.

Then we did a "show" for our parents. Really it was an obstacle course that incorporated many of the things we did during the "Tumblers" class. I was going to share the video, the file turned out too big. Instead, here's a video of us ribbon dancing during an earlier class. Who knew what a great time that could be?

A first grader no more

Today was my last day of school. Well, it was supposed to be my last day of school, but I was sick. I was sick yesterday as well. So Friday was technically my last day of school. We had our school picnic at Golden Gate Park that day. It started out cloudy and we thought it might rain, but it ended up being a hot, sunny day. Here is a photo of me with my new friend Maria. She moved here from Brazil just a few months ago.


First grade was fun, but it was hard work. I am ready for a break! I am going to miss my friends this summer, but it sounds like I will be very busy.

Now I'm really a big kid

You might remember that I went to big-kid preschool this year in addition to my preschool co-op. Last week I had my last day of big-kid preschool. I'll actually have my graduation later this month.


I have grown up a bit in the last year. I remember Miss Kimberly's name now, and I even carry my books like a big kid. As I keep telling Mummy, I am ready for Kindergarten now!

Ready for summer

I was starting to look a bit shaggy, but mostly I was annoyed that my hair was getting into my eyes. I told Mummy that it was time to see Gilbert.

When she took me, I told Gilbert, "Please cut a lot off." When he asked if I was ready for a summer haircut, I said, "Yes," with a big smile. (Of course I had a traditional hot-weather summer in mind, not a foggy San Franciscan summer.)

BEFORE GILBERT

AFTER GILBERT

You can see that I was happy with the results, as I was still smiling when we returned to the car. Of course, I also had a croissant in my belly by that point, so I had plenty to smile about!

Introducing Samantha

I would like you to meet my friend Samantha. I received her for Christmas and have been so happy to play with her, dress her, and sleep with her. I briefly changed her name to Amber, but now she is Samantha again.


I was very excited to realize that many of my baby dolls' clothes also fit Samantha. She has quite a wardrobe now, including this dress that Grandma made that matches a dress that she made me.

My only concern is that Samantha is quite lonely when I go to school and my other activities. I think she needs a friend who can stay with her when I am busy. I have someone in mind. Her name is Emily, and I have a birthday coming up.......

A lunch date

When our good friend Leona's mother Gwen was visiting from Cork in Ireland, we shared a lovely lunch at Pasta Pomodoro. Gwen had met Charlotte when she was 6 months old, but had not seen Alexander in person yet. We hear that she and Len are faithful readers of this blog, so we're happy that we were able to connect more personally as well.


Leona's husband Larry entertained the children at one end of the table while we had girltalk at the other end. The next day Alexander announced that he was going to buy himself an iPhone so that he could always watch Looney Tunes cartoons too. We asked him how he was going to pay for it. He said, "with a little bit of my money and a little bit of Mummy's money." And a whole lot of whose money?


Thank you for the delicious lunch and the wonderful company. We hope to see you again soon!

Whose education?

It's amazing what one can learn about one's offspring (and oneself!) when the offspring brings her schoolwork home.

Charlotte drew the Cat in the Hat when they learned about Dr. Seuss.

Charlotte wrote her biography.



Charlotte described her favorite breakfast.

She could not understand why I broke out in laughter when she showed me her pancake recipe. It certainly doesn't make me look like Martha Stewart! Then I asked Charlotte what the black ovals were. "Those are the burnt bits," she said. Even better. I don't think I was able to look her teacher in the eye for the rest of that week.