Sooooo, this was another week where I didn't take many pics. Just one, actually.
Yesterday, Ava and the other Performance Team members took part in the Winter 2020 competition for twirlers. I think these girls want to do well, but it's always a rough performance for them. Ava almost caught her one-spin, and at one point, they all caught the batons that were thrown to each other, so that was an exciting moment. :) One of the other moms and I have talked for a while about what we can do to help them practice. We still don't have an answer, but I've been trying to figure out what will motivate Ava to *want* to do well. I'm also encouraging her to explore joining the track team, as well as looking into being a part of the spring musical (both things that she has expressed interest in previously.) She also gets to choose her language of choice to learn, and she has chosen Chinese. I have forewarned her that I will be of absolutely no help to her, but she is excited to learn it, so we'll focus on that!
In any case, the girls placed 2nd in the baton competition (yay), but that's only because there were two teams in that category. It's ok, they each got a pin, so they have something to show for it.
Besides that...what happened this week? Ava had fun with making tacos in her FACs (home ec) unit at school, and she has an upcoming ski field trip this Tuesday. I can't tell if she's nervous or excited...she has never skied before, and the field trip will include lessons, so I hope she looks at it as a fun day!
G had a bit of a rough end to the week...I talked to the principal once and his teacher twice on Friday. Whoooooo. He was definitely ready for the weekend. And, we've made an appointment to get him into therapy. There's a clinic right in town, so we're going to start with a parents-only meeting, and see where it goes from there. He's such a sweet, bright boy, but he gets so angry at times. I just hope they can help us, help him. I may or may not share his progress on this blog, as it's fairly personal, and very emotional for us right now.
I attended a wine tasting/pairing/buying party on Friday night, and spent the evening learning all about wines and what foods will work with each. I put in a large order, so our wine cabinet will be fully stocked...esp with fizzy, light wines, perfect for spring and summer. YUM!
On another positive note, our basement will be fully mudded and taped, and will have a ceiling by the end of this coming week. Hooray! Then we can move onto painting, flooring, trim work, etc. Exciting stuff! And, it will be SO nice to have an extra living space where the kids can hang out.
Today is going to be getting the basement ready for the upcoming work, as well as Grandpa Doug coming over to help us install our new Nest doorbell. Lots of time at home today, which I love for Sundays!
Yesterday, Ava and the other Performance Team members took part in the Winter 2020 competition for twirlers. I think these girls want to do well, but it's always a rough performance for them. Ava almost caught her one-spin, and at one point, they all caught the batons that were thrown to each other, so that was an exciting moment. :) One of the other moms and I have talked for a while about what we can do to help them practice. We still don't have an answer, but I've been trying to figure out what will motivate Ava to *want* to do well. I'm also encouraging her to explore joining the track team, as well as looking into being a part of the spring musical (both things that she has expressed interest in previously.) She also gets to choose her language of choice to learn, and she has chosen Chinese. I have forewarned her that I will be of absolutely no help to her, but she is excited to learn it, so we'll focus on that!
In any case, the girls placed 2nd in the baton competition (yay), but that's only because there were two teams in that category. It's ok, they each got a pin, so they have something to show for it.
Besides that...what happened this week? Ava had fun with making tacos in her FACs (home ec) unit at school, and she has an upcoming ski field trip this Tuesday. I can't tell if she's nervous or excited...she has never skied before, and the field trip will include lessons, so I hope she looks at it as a fun day!
G had a bit of a rough end to the week...I talked to the principal once and his teacher twice on Friday. Whoooooo. He was definitely ready for the weekend. And, we've made an appointment to get him into therapy. There's a clinic right in town, so we're going to start with a parents-only meeting, and see where it goes from there. He's such a sweet, bright boy, but he gets so angry at times. I just hope they can help us, help him. I may or may not share his progress on this blog, as it's fairly personal, and very emotional for us right now.
I attended a wine tasting/pairing/buying party on Friday night, and spent the evening learning all about wines and what foods will work with each. I put in a large order, so our wine cabinet will be fully stocked...esp with fizzy, light wines, perfect for spring and summer. YUM!
On another positive note, our basement will be fully mudded and taped, and will have a ceiling by the end of this coming week. Hooray! Then we can move onto painting, flooring, trim work, etc. Exciting stuff! And, it will be SO nice to have an extra living space where the kids can hang out.
Today is going to be getting the basement ready for the upcoming work, as well as Grandpa Doug coming over to help us install our new Nest doorbell. Lots of time at home today, which I love for Sundays!
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