The Kassel Family Project Life 365

Andy and I took John to Choice Time at Ridgeway Elementary today.  This is the time at the end of the day when the kids get to play for thirty minutes.  John was very excited to go and it didn’t take him long to adjust.  Of course, Big Sister was there to help, but John was playing just fine once he discovered that Mrs. Hanney’s classroom had cars!  He had a lot of fun playing and he was very well behaved.  He even helped pick up the toys at the end of Choice Time.  On our way out of Ridgeway, John said, “I can’t wait for Kindergarten to start!  Me and Sister will be in school together!”  I *think* he is excited about starting school.

The polycarbonate (nearly unbreakable) wine and martini glasses have arrived…  Bring on summer!!!  Who’s coming over?!?

Andy took the training wheels off of John’s bike this evening.  John did a little bit of riding around the driving with his feet touching the ground.  What Andy didn’t anticipate was Laura getting on it and starting to really ride a two-wheel bike!  I think she felt more comfortable on John’s bike because it is smaller than hers.  She was off and riding around for a while with minimal crashing.  I suspect that before long she will be off on her bike all over the neighborhood.  Go Laura!

Today was the easiest project *ever* for Kid’s Workshop, an herb planter.  It took about two minutes to put together – one small strip of glue and one screw.  Despite the ease of the project, the kids still had a great time and earned another pin for their aprons.  Laura is actually running out of room on her apron and John isn’t too far behind.

Today was Laura’s very *last* Munch and Read in Unit A.  I can’t believe she is a few short weeks away from being a Second Grader.  Time really flies…  I picked up John from preschool and headed off to Ridgeway.  I tried to get a good picture of the kids, but the cooperation level was just not there.  Not that it mattered because they had a great time.  Laura read book after book to John, and John was just excited to be in his classroom.  I am going to miss Munch and Read with Laura, but I am looking forward to Munch and Read with John in the fall!

As predicted, the rain and cold rolled in overnight, cancelling the scheduled Gifted Program Spring Picnic.  That left us with no dinner plans, so we headed to Cracker Barrel since we could.  It was a tasty dinner (love me some Hashbrown Casserole!) and the kids had a great time attempting to play checkers.  I am certain neither of them have any idea how to play, but they had fun anyway.