Karate Kid

Over the summer Logan started mentioning he wanted to do Tae Kwon Do. I told him we'd check it out after soccer. Then he went to a Tae Kwon Do birthday party in the fall and was hooked. So we finally made our way to some trial lessons this week! 

He went to the first lesson, and at that lesson the teacher told him he needed to memorize a pledge to get his white belt. We worked hard on it, he did great, and today he got his first belt! 

He also got to break a board, because, well...awesome of course. 

Then, the belt!

He is so excited, and we are excited about him becoming more confident and trying a new activity!

If your keeping count now we're at Tae Kwon Do for 2 nights a week, swim for one night (both kids), and ballet on Saturdays. We'll get back to soccer in the spring, then swim team in summer. It is a little crazy, but I love letting them try things and get to experience new things. And they love them all right now, so we're going for it! 

Tiny Dancer

It was a weekend of firsts! Aubrey had her first dance class and Logan had his first Tae Kwon Do class. We are giving it all a go people!

We decided to just to dance class at the rec center to see how she liked t before committing to a year long class. I think it's fair to say it was a hit! The class only had 4 kids in it, but oh my goodness it was so cute! 

And, for your viewing pleasure...a video!!!

http://youtu.be/hG6LiqVXXss

Tap has always been my favorite, so it was so fun to watch her give it a try! She did say her favorite part was when they got to run in the circle. And tap. And spinning. And the story. So...I think it was a hit! PS - I know she looks like a giant, the class is for 2-3 year olds and the next one is for 4-7 year olds, so she doesn't make the bday cutoff for that. But she was a good leader! 

Tae Keon Do update coming soon! 

Thankful on Thursday

- My dad bringing me school supplies. Marshmallows and toothpicks = first grade math lesson!

- My mama being an awesome role model of a strong, determined, smart, and all around amazing working woman for the past...37 years or so. All the hugs and fist bumps. You are amazing and we love you! 

- Chess! I'm not kidding people, my kid loves it. And he's starting to get the strategy part! 

- Conversations with Aubrey! She is so funny. And yes, we have a lot of these conversations when she's on the toilet. Mom life is glamorous!

- I had a really good day with my students today. The actual learning was awesome. Love those days. 

- Girls night soon. Girls night soon. Repeat that mantra 7 times as needed throughout the day. It helps. 

Happy almost Friday!

Throw Back...Wednesday?

Don't blink. You'll miss something. It's so very, very true! I love the ages they are now, I do. But oh how I miss it sometimes...

Um, there is nothing exciting going on here this week, can you tell?

Monday Randoms

See, I told you they play together nicely, sometimes! And yes, more board games...

Two seconds later Aubrey zoomed her checker across, because she's 3 and doesn't know how to play checkers, and the peace ended. But for a few seconds it was super cute that he wanted to teach her!

More ballet practice (in the outfit she insisted on wearing today, to show all her friends - new from grandma and grandpa K at Christmas!). 

And, this. I'm striving for my own goals too, but let's not lose sight of this...

Hope you made it through Monday!

Ready, Set, Go

So, the alarm is set for tomorrow morning. Boo! But the good news is I have a fabulous class so I'm not dreading the day completely! It's also funny because now that Logan is at school with me I get to have him with me more and it's honestly pretty awesome. 

But still, you know, work and all. But we played hard this break! Three trips into DC - perhaps a record for me! Two by car, that is a real record. We saw grandparents, played with lots of toys, made yummy breakfasts, bounced, and in general partied it up - well, kind of. We took care of Peter too!

A few random break pics that never made the blog:

The Christmad of the board game for sure! Here they are playing No Stress Chess, a huge hit!

See, we bounced! 

I signed Aubrey up for ballet starting now next week and she had to try on her new clothes!

We went on a few hikes - this one had some special adventure mixed in, but we did it! Yes, Aubrey is making that face on purpose to torture me!

70% of the time they play together really well. And I so love it when they do!

And the reason it's okay that break is done? We have something to look forward to of course! 

Yay! We can make it 11 weeks, right? Well, technically I took that screen shot yesterday so it's 76 days. But that's doable - Especially if we throw some snow in there!!!

Saturday Smiles

If you're on Facebook this picture is old news, but I thought someone who is not on Facebook could use a Saturday pick-me-up! 

Peter and I were sitting at the table earlier this week looking for flights to Disney. The children were playing. Nicely. Miracles happen. And then I looked up and saw this:

I mean really. Really. 

Here's to everyone settling back into their routines and enjoying plain old quiet play times soon!