A Conversation with Emma...

Mommy, "How was school today?"

Emma, "BORING!"

Mommy, "Why was school boring?"

Emma, "Because."

Mommy, "Because why?"

Emma, "Because it's too easy!!"


Hmmm! Not something I enjoyed hearing!!

Needless to say, we decided to call her teacher and inquire about what can be done. I have noticed that Emma seems more and more bored with school as the months go on. This is not something I want to start with her at such a young age.

It was actually quite surprising that when I called Mrs. Cherewka today she mentioned that she also noticed it. I guess they were learning the letter "z" and Emma was sitting in the group with her legs crossed and her chin in her hands. Every once and a while she would even roll her eyes. Mrs. Cherewka and the university student both noticed this today as well, so we have decided that it's time to step in a make a plan for Emma. Starting on Friday, she is going to go into the library with the co-op student and work on a mini-project about Iceland and Holland. We are hoping this will capture her attention a bit and help curb the bordom in the short term. We are also meeting with Mrs Cherewka and possible the principal on Friday to see what can be done over the long term. Most enrichment programs and gifted classes don't begin until grade 2 or 3 and unfortunetly for Emma that is a long way off. I have also sent an email to the French Immersion school in our district to see if she would be able to register for SK there in the fall. It's not my first choice but if that is what I have to do to keep her challenged then so be it! As per usual with Emma she flipped out when I mentioned the idea! She loves Cedarland and she hates change so the idea did not sit well with her.

So, that's the latest and greatest around here. I will keep you all posted!

The massive Brantford Snowfall!

I totally promised to post these pictures ages ago and unfortunetly I have been a horrible blog poster and just didn't do it. Well, it's almost 2 weeks later and the snow is melting slowly but here are the pics.

Take particular note of how far up the magnolia tree the snow goes. You could literally just stand on the branches. At the end of the driveway near the sidewalk we had piled the snow up so high it was taller than me and about the same hieght as Gerben. It's nuts! I am so glad to see it leaving.

Have you met my new nephews?

I have, and they are adorable little boys. Ethan and Owen were born on Valentine's Day and we couldn't be happier to have had them join our family. Emma is so Thrilled to have two little cousins. She thinks that Mommy needs to have two babies too. She keeps asking for it. But I am pretty certain that isn't going to happen!

This has just been a horrible week around this house. Each and every one of us has caught a nasty stomach bug! Nobody has been spared. Usually, I am lucky enough to boast that I have a stomach of steal and never puke but unfortunetly I didn't get so lucky this time. It all started with Gerben on Tuesday and we have each taken a turn since. I don't think I have ever done so much laundry in a week (especially in the middle of the night.) I feel like every time I turn around I need to wash someones bedding because it got puked on. It's just gross! I think we are finally on the mend. Emma had it most recently and as of today she is finally improving a bit although the fever is still bugging her. I am hoping by tomorrow she will be fine. I am dying to take the kids outside in the snow.

Since Friday we have been hammered with snow. In the seven years that I have lived in the Brantford area I have never seen so much of the white stuff. The snow banks on the side of our driveway are taller than me! It's crazy! Emma has been dying to go out in and play in but we just risk it with her cold and stomach bug. I promise to go outside tomorrow with the kids and take some photos. It's just amazing! I hope you guys in Australia are enjoying your balmy, summer, weather. Feel free to push some of it up our way.

Check in again tomorrow and I will be sure to post some photos for you all to see.