Last night Madison had a bit of a runny nose, and some slight drainage problems at bed. We were quick to get her some medicine to help with the symptoms, and quick to pray with her about any potential illness. We were thinking allergies at one point, but it seems a little different and more consistent than that.
It was picture day today - and stuffed animal day too. So many big events on one day. She was still a bit stuffy this morning, unfortunately, but she was healthy enough to go off to school. I think it would have taken a lot more to keep her home, really. That's the thing about school lately - she's really wanting to go each morning. Last year, the few times she missed, she was deeply disappointed.
So Mommy dressed her well - we'll be sharing that picture here soon enough. Each morning, Daddy has been taking a picture of her, just like the one above. This morning's is a little different simply because she's holding the stuffed animal of her choice in it. This is Toto, who is wearing a tutu. So it's Toto, in toto in a tutu.
It was a tough choice as to which stuffed animal to bring along. Last spring, it would have been Winter, hands down. Lately, she's been enjoying the company of her two manatees. But bringing one would have separated the Mommy from the daughter. So that was clearly out of the question. So after a bit of deliberation, Madison decided to bring Toto along because, in her words, "I have black hair and so does Toto."
So that was that.
Madison enjoyed school today, remembering her science class in particular. There was a robot that was teaching everyone about magnetism, and an experiment to see what items would float. It was determined that anything with air in it would float, which made it a surprise when a piece of wood was placed on the surface of the water. So, based on this science project, here's some further homework for you at home:
What items below will float on water?
1. Bread
2. Apples
3. Very Small Rocks
4. A Duck!
Fortunately, there were no witches present. This would have been problematic, particularly if they weighed as much as a duck.
Beyond the "learning what items float," of course there were the school pictures today. Madison came home, and it was immediately clear she wasn't feeling on top of her game though. She didn't eat as much for dinner, and when Daddy came home he had some more medication for her. We ate together - Mommy made a delicious shrimp dinner, over a bed of gluten-free rice and peas. It was very good!
Afterwards, we played some more video games for a short while. Daddy didn't force her to do any piano tonight! We'll catch up on that tomorrow a bit, as our practice schedule isn't a big one yet. This works out, considering her current health. We'll ease a little more into it on Saturday, Sunday and Monday wrapping up. She's already done a little, so she's on pace to finish with very little problem. Again, Mrs. Pam is a hero this week for not starting us out with a few pounds of homework.
Speaking of after school things, Mommy has found a great place for Madison to start taking tennis lessons. Yes, we'll actually be exposing her to the court on Wednesday afternoons. There's a local program in Forsyth County that might be the perfect thing to introduce her to the rules and gameplay. This will please her grandparents immensely! It also fills up her schedule quite a bit. Tuesday is piano, Wednesday is tennis, and Thursday is ballet. By the way, the tennis court is indoors, so despite all this recent rain, there will still be tennis practice.
Madison went to bed on time tonight - Daddy read to her last night, but tonight it was straight to bed. We wanted to make sure she slept well. We'll pick up the Bible reading again tomorrow night. Last night, we read from Daniel a bit - kid versions of the fiery furnace story, the lion story, and the creepiest one involving a hand that writes a story of immediate doom upon the wall.
Only a few more nights in this smaller bed. I'll snap a picture of it for posterity, before we dismantle it. Still can't believe she's growing so fast!
It was picture day today - and stuffed animal day too. So many big events on one day. She was still a bit stuffy this morning, unfortunately, but she was healthy enough to go off to school. I think it would have taken a lot more to keep her home, really. That's the thing about school lately - she's really wanting to go each morning. Last year, the few times she missed, she was deeply disappointed.
So Mommy dressed her well - we'll be sharing that picture here soon enough. Each morning, Daddy has been taking a picture of her, just like the one above. This morning's is a little different simply because she's holding the stuffed animal of her choice in it. This is Toto, who is wearing a tutu. So it's Toto, in toto in a tutu.
It was a tough choice as to which stuffed animal to bring along. Last spring, it would have been Winter, hands down. Lately, she's been enjoying the company of her two manatees. But bringing one would have separated the Mommy from the daughter. So that was clearly out of the question. So after a bit of deliberation, Madison decided to bring Toto along because, in her words, "I have black hair and so does Toto."
So that was that.
Madison enjoyed school today, remembering her science class in particular. There was a robot that was teaching everyone about magnetism, and an experiment to see what items would float. It was determined that anything with air in it would float, which made it a surprise when a piece of wood was placed on the surface of the water. So, based on this science project, here's some further homework for you at home:
What items below will float on water?
1. Bread
2. Apples
3. Very Small Rocks
4. A Duck!
Fortunately, there were no witches present. This would have been problematic, particularly if they weighed as much as a duck.
Beyond the "learning what items float," of course there were the school pictures today. Madison came home, and it was immediately clear she wasn't feeling on top of her game though. She didn't eat as much for dinner, and when Daddy came home he had some more medication for her. We ate together - Mommy made a delicious shrimp dinner, over a bed of gluten-free rice and peas. It was very good!
Afterwards, we played some more video games for a short while. Daddy didn't force her to do any piano tonight! We'll catch up on that tomorrow a bit, as our practice schedule isn't a big one yet. This works out, considering her current health. We'll ease a little more into it on Saturday, Sunday and Monday wrapping up. She's already done a little, so she's on pace to finish with very little problem. Again, Mrs. Pam is a hero this week for not starting us out with a few pounds of homework.
Speaking of after school things, Mommy has found a great place for Madison to start taking tennis lessons. Yes, we'll actually be exposing her to the court on Wednesday afternoons. There's a local program in Forsyth County that might be the perfect thing to introduce her to the rules and gameplay. This will please her grandparents immensely! It also fills up her schedule quite a bit. Tuesday is piano, Wednesday is tennis, and Thursday is ballet. By the way, the tennis court is indoors, so despite all this recent rain, there will still be tennis practice.
Madison went to bed on time tonight - Daddy read to her last night, but tonight it was straight to bed. We wanted to make sure she slept well. We'll pick up the Bible reading again tomorrow night. Last night, we read from Daniel a bit - kid versions of the fiery furnace story, the lion story, and the creepiest one involving a hand that writes a story of immediate doom upon the wall.
Only a few more nights in this smaller bed. I'll snap a picture of it for posterity, before we dismantle it. Still can't believe she's growing so fast!
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