2 faces of Si...

I had asked my wonderful friend Michelle if she would mind hanging out with the kids and I and take some pictures of us.  I thought it was a win, win for me!  We got to hang out with a really great friend, in one of our favourite places, and I got pictures of my kids.  Thank you so much, Michelle!  The pictures turned out beautiful, I couldn't be more pleased!  These are two of my favourites.  I always say that Silas is feisty and curious but so, so loving.  His emotions are big.  Both the good, and the bad.  He is either super excited and happy or completely devastated and extremely angry.  I'm pretty sure these two pictures were taken within a minute of one another...I just love it.  They really sum up Si's personality perfectly.

Just Si and me

The older two were with Grandma today and Ryan had to work late so I got to spend the entire afternoon and evening with Si-guy.  It started off with a bike ride home.  It was such a beautiful afternoon so I thought we would take advantage of it!  This is definitely a bonus of having a Dayhome so close to home!

We got home and had a snack.  Since Silas has decided that he is no longer eating supper, snacks have become slightly bigger and are always balanced.  The problem with supper today?  There were small peppers in it.  Apparently, he only eats big pieces of pepper.  Preferably orange ones.

We then played some trains.  Silas still wants a 'train with no eyes' and tells me that.  Every.  Single.  Day.  He specifically wants a yellow train, with no eyes.

After supper, we went to draw with some chalk.  Silas happily turned the pictures and shapes into 'spiders' by adding legs to everything.

And then Silas finally cut the grass.  Yes, with a chainsaw.  Because that's just how 3-year-olds roll...

Add in another bike ride, some fun with friends and maybe a few meltdowns, (because what day would be complete without a meltdown or two) and that sums up our afternoon and evening.  Just Si-guy and me.

Sweet dreams...

Silas read himself to sleep tonight.  He was amazed by the trains in the book.  He kept telling me, "Mama!!!  These choo-choos?  They no have EYES!  Can I buy a choo-choo with no eyes?  But morrow, when I done seeeee-ping.  Mama, look!  This yellow choo-choo have no eyes too!"
He was beside himself about the eye-less trains.  And fell asleep looking at them.  Sweet dreams, Si-guy...

Back to school...

Wow. I haven't posted anything in a long while. July was fun, but busy and August seemed to be filled with sick children.  Thankfully, everyone seems to be back to themselves, healthy and ready to start the school year!

Caleb was super excited about school. He really loves it, which is great. And amazing to me because he struggles so much. But he is in a program that is a perfect fit for him. And he is thriving. He has a new teacher this year, and I think he is going to have a great year!

First day of grade 5

Sophie was less excited. I always thought she would love school. But she doesn't. I am hopeful that this year her teacher can make her excited to learn so that she begins to enjoy school a little more. I'm fairly certain she just tolerates it, because on school days she also goes to before school care and eats lunch at daycare. And she loves daycare.

First day of grade 2

I can't believe that my baby is old enough for school.  He was accepted into the Early Ed. Program because of a speech delay so even though he is still 3, he will be going to school this fall too.  It's a big month for him-a new Dayhome, new school and a new bus. There was a mix up with the bus and a lost address change form so he won't be officially starting school for a week or so, but I was able to bring him in today for a bit of a staggered entry. Before he started, he told me that school was too scary and the monsters there would scare him. Once he saw the trains, he was fine.  He loved the ball pit in the gym and sang row, row, row your boat.

A little apprehensive before his first day of school

He ended up loving it, and did not want to leave when it was time to get Caleb and Sophie. And he then proceeded to throw himself on the floor. At least his teachers know that he is not only cute...he is spirited, feisty and opinionated as well.

Pictures...

I have all of these pictures that I keep meaning to blog about.  And I keep forgetting...so here they are-A month or two, in review, photo style.  Enjoy!

A little snack at the bookstore...or really,
the sandwich that she didn't eat a lunch time.

Finally, able to play outside without mitts!  Snowpants still required.

3 little puppies...

Spring!  I think....

Easter egg hunt at Fort Edmonton Park

Wait for me!!

Found one!

Busy with the puzzle.  He really can sit still! 

Puppet show

Hanging out after school

Hanging out on the slide before dinner at our
favourite restaurant...Ikea.

Caleb, trying so hard to sit for a picture with Silas.
And Silas keeps trying to get away...

Well, we stayed all day and Si is getting sleepy...hey, look!
He's already in his pajamas!   

Fun at the park

Sophie and her bike.  She had to stop to pose for a picture.

Sophie fashion tip #724

One tutu isn't enough.  Two is definitely needed.

Try three hair accessories.  The messy look is in!

Anyhow, Sophie took ballet this winter.  She loved it!

We had to fill out an evaluation and she rated everything 'great'!

And then it asked if she wanted to take the class again.  And without any hesitation, she replied no.  I guess she didn't enjoy it as much as I thought.  Or maybe, as a friend of mine suggested, she doesn't need dance class.  Because she already knows how to dance.

Here is how Caleb spent every class.  Wow, he's come a long way!

Silas turns 3

I have not been able to keep up with this blogging thing lately.  At the beginning of the month, Silas turned 3.  I ask him all the time if he's a big boy and he always tells me that he's still a baby.

He has grown so much in the past couple of months.  All of the sudden, he's speaking in sentences, asking all sorts of questions and becoming so independent.  He was so excited to get "My lego for just me!!" 

He was thrilled with his train cake that my cousin Erin made for him. 

 He talked about it for days.  Isn't it fantastic??  I just love it!

Silas got a whole train to himself!

Thank you to everyone who helped him celebrate.  And Silas, I hope you enjoy being 3.  You are such a sweet and curious little guy.  Keep learning and growing.    

Just don't grow up too fast.