Abbey's "1st" Haircut

We have tried on a few occasions to have Abbey's haircut/trimmed with little to no success. She has been at the don't look at me, touch me, or get near me stage for some time now with strangers...this does not help with haircuts, photo sessions at JCPenny's, etc!

So I remembered we have a friend who cuts hair! And better yet, she offered to come to us! YAY!!! So while I held her 2 month old sweet yummy baby in one arm to keep from having a meltdown (which I must say was torture getting in my baby fix), I held Abbey on my lap while Keightie cut and Abbey complied...majority of the time. And when she didn't...mini-choco chips and jelly beans filled in the gaps! By the end she was sitting on the table, eating some candy, watching the Pink Panther...but we got the job done!

Thank You Keightie!

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Isabella & Abbey

Green Eggs and Ham Anyone?

Last week in lieu of an "Easter Party" in Bella's class, her teacher had a special "Green" day and what better way to celebrate with some Green Eggs and Ham! Yum?? I was a little skeptical if the kids would go for it, but it's all in the experience right!?

So, I started by coloring the raw eggs green...green eggs come from green chickens, yes? Then each child had the chance to crack an egg into the bowl...proud to say, only ONE egg ended up on a pant leg and carpet. Pretty impressive for a bunch of 5 year olds! Then we scooped the eggs into the blender and I had put the green food coloring into the blender earlier, so when we turned it on....voila, green eggs!

The class then went to gym and I stayed to scramble them up. To my utter surprise they ate ALL of the eggs...some had 2nds, 3rds, and even 4th! Only 2 maybe didn't try, but I am told, they aren't into trying much of anything new anyways. I have some pics of them eating them up, but didn't want to post without permission.

Her teacher also read a story, Dumb Bunnies' Easter. I will confess I was and am still not real fond of the whole "Dumb" part...but it is a cute and funny story. Starts with...The Dumb Bunnies get ready on December 24th to celebrate Easter by hanging a Merry Halloween sign with shamrocks on it, buying an Easter tree, spray-painting fried eggs, and waiting for Santa, who arrives in a red minivan pulled by eight flying pilgrims.

Although for Bella the highlight was not trying green eggs and ham but having mom come and teach class for a day! Certainly made for some fun memories.

Thank you Mr. Weicker for allowing the opportunity to share in the kindergarten experience!