Christmas Program

A couple of weeks ago, B and B had their preschool Christmas program. It was really cute and a lot of fun to watch! Their teacher, Mrs. Gallo, told me that before the show that Brynn had gotten water on her dress and that she was devastated about her dress. She said she told Brynn it would dry and no one would be able to tell. My sweet Brynn, she likes to have everything just right. Brynn did great and sang all of the songs! Brody was a completely different story:) I knew something was up when he walked in with his Santa hat down over his eyes and his shirt was untucked. He really didn't sing much and was moving all around. He even started messing with the girl's santa hat in front of him and messing with his belt. After 2 or 3 of the songs, he called out "Mrs. Gallo!" when it was silent. Apparently, he went to the bathroom before the show and couldn't get his belt buckled. I'm not sure why someone didn't catch that before he came out or why he didn't ask for help. I asked him later why he didn't sing at the program. He said, "because I don't like to sing." I told him that Mommy and Daddy came to hear him sing. He told me, "I'll do better next time, Mommy."

Christmas in the Sky

Brynn danced in Christmas in the Sky at Longview Lake this year. She did a great job! I don't think I will ever forget the look on her face when she saw Santa as she walked off stage. She gave Santa a hug and he told her she did a good job:)

Preschool Thanksgiving Feast

 

5 Year Doctor's Appointment

 A couple of weeks ago, B and B had their 5 year doctor's appointment. Brody weighed 45 1/2 lbs. and was 45 in. tall (79%, 86%). Brynn weighed 52 lbs. and was 46 1/2 in. tall (95%, 98%). I was a little surprised Brynn weighed 7 lbs. more than him. He definitely eats more than her, but he also never sits still either:) Brody passed his vision test, but Brynn's left eye only tested 20/30-20/40. We had been wondering about her vision and if her depth perception was off because sometimes she spills her drinks for no apparent reason. Dr. Gilmer is hoping this corrects itself by age 6, so we will be testing her again next summer before she starts Kindergarten. They both failed their hearing tests, so we will be retesting them again for this also. They took a hearing test with Parents as Teachers last Spring and failed then too. We obviously know they can hear, but are concerned about why they aren't passing. However, every time they have been tested, they have had allergies or colds. Brynn had fluid on her ear at this appointment, so she was started on an antibiotic. I am also not sure if they understand what they are supposed to be doing during the hearing tests either. They each got 4 shots (2 in each leg). Brody went first and he didn't start crying until the last shot and definitely needed some cuddles. I know those shots hurt because he really tensed up his legs while he was getting them. Brynn told me that she didn't want me to hold her while she got her shots. She took those shots all by herself and didn't move or cry. The nurse told her that she never had kids that behaved that well while getting their shots. Brynn is very strong willed and has an incredible pain tolerance. If she doesn't want you to see her emotion, you won't. I was very proud of both of them for being so brave!

Pre-K Birthday Party

We brought cookies and juice to B and B's Pre-K class for their birthday. B and B were excited to get to wear a crown and have a party at school! I even got to read a book to their class during story time, which I absolutely loved! It was a lot of fun celebrating with their class.

 

 

 

 

 

 

5th Birthday!

Halloween 2013

Brody was a ninja and Brynn was Merida (from Brave) this year for Halloween. They had a Halloween party at school that day and enjoyed going trick-or-treating that night!

 

Pre-K Field Trip

Last week, B and B had a fieldtrip to Faulkner's Pumpkin Farm with their preschool. They had a lot of fun, but it was cold!

 

 

Hoots and Howls

We went to Hoots and Howls at the zoo today. B and B enjoyed the pedal tractors, hay maze, monster mural (water color painting), and hay ride along with seeing all the animals. It was a lot of fun and the weather was great!