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Posted on September 30, 2013 by Kristen Page

She seems so grown up all of the sudden!

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Posted on September 23, 2013 by Kristen Page

Just her eyes this week…

The scientist

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Kristen Page

The girl came home with homework this week. Of course I was very happy to see that it was science! The girl was supposed to set up an ant picnic and then see which food the ants liked the best. The girl chose:
Mac and cheese
Chicken meatball
Apple
Watermelon

She “predicted” that ants would “like all of the food the same”

I couldn’t resist, so I gave her a notebook for her field entries!

She drew her set-up and then recorded what she learned.

We tried the experiment in a few places, but results were similar in every location. The ants weren’t interested (only 1 ant visited watermelon), but the flies were frequent visitors to the meatball and the apples!

I think my heart may burst with joy that the girl enjoyed her experiment!

Pow wow

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Kristen Page

Last Saturday we had the privilege of attending the 60th anniversary American Indian Institute of Chicago’s Pow wow. It was a wonderful day of learning, enjoying friends and meeting new friends. Here are some of my favorite moments.

The girl enjoyed dancing anytime there was an intertribal dance. She even encouraged her friend to join her (and her mommy)

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Posted on September 16, 2013 by Kristen Page

The portrait this week (not many to choose from) is accompanied by the girl’s first poem (to my knowledge). She just came in the room and said “mommy, peat after me!” Then she proceeded to produce this poem (I promise I have written it down exactly as she said it)

“the airplanes flew up in the sky
they bonked their noses, then they cried
they couldn’t see so down they fell
into a mud puddle
and then they were stuck“

4 year old preschool

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Kristen Page

The girl went back to school today!

I asked her what she wants to be when she grows up. She started with fire lady, then considered a career as a babysitter. Ultimately she’s committed to staying a kid! I know she’ll always be my little girl! I hope she remembers…

The Soccer Game

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Kristen Page

England (red) vs. Spain (blue)

The girl’s first soccer game was on Saturday. It was quite the experience. The girl had a terrific time, though to say she played soccer may be an exaggeration. I’m not sure what was going through her head, but maybe it was something like this…

this zombie warm up is awesome! I’m a terrific zombie

here is my ball. Are we playing with mine or yours?

What? We are playing with a real ball?

I know the coach is talking to us, but I have a great idea! We should make sure everyone knows we are on the RED TEAM!!!!

RED TEAM!!!

ok, blue team is after the ball, so I’m going to go this other direction!

I think I’ll try to kick the ball now

now it’s time to remind everyone that I’m on the RED TEAM!!!!

oh, yeah! The red team is awesome!!!

soccer is so much fun!!! I love this sport!!!

The girl’s winning attitude is all the victory we need. (A good thing since it was 8-1, Spain)

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Posted on September 9, 2013 by Kristen Page

Love this smile!

The daring girl learns some outdoor skills

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Kristen Page

The girl loves being outdoors and learning about plants and animals. This mom is so happy that her girl is interested in all things that fly, creep, crawl, and hop.

We had a terrific outdoor weekend with friends and family.

This girl isn’t afraid of any challenge. We had the opportunity to go to a crossfire ministry sporting event. This ministry provides opportunities for young people to learn outdoor sports like fishing and archery. She was determined to try to shoot a bow.