Summer Break is almost here!!!

Now that the school year is coming to an end, I reflect on how crazy it was to go to grad. school, work and try to be a great mom. I think my classroom suffered this year because part of me felt I had to be Mom of the Year to my son and the another part felt I had to be the Straight A Graduate Student. Well, I didn't achieve that balance too well. I guess on the outside it looked like I did, but the reality of the situation was that I always felt like I was running...like the little hamster on the wheel. Grading papers, lesson plans, papers due, reading assignments, taking time to play with little one, etc... I am really ready to get off, thank goodness summer break is around the corner!!!!

The Ladies Man

On Friday night the elementary school where I teach hosted its first dance- The Spring Fling. We had a great turnout and I took the little guy as my date. Needless to say he spent most of the evening hanging on my leg or in my arms. I think the kids running around on the dance floor was a bit much for him to handle. Although he was acting a little shy he did spend a little time with the daughters of two of my co-workers. He was quite a little gentleman!!!

The Snowy Day

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Today all schools were closed at 12:00 pm for the weather. So I was able to spend time with the little guy on his first snow day. At first he was a bit hesitant about walking in the snow. I think he had difficulties walking since he was bundled up in his snowsuit. But once he started running around, he had a blast! He had a fit when it was time to come in.

A Day I Will Never Forget

While the little guy watched the inauguration at home on the television, I braved the cold to witness history when Barack Obama became the 44th President of the United States. It was freezing!!!! But the excitement of the crowds made it bearable.

A Future President??

Everytime our little guy sees President-Elect Obama on tv,newspapers, magazines, etc. he has to point him out to us. He refers to him as OMama. Recently, however, when he sees him he says OMama and then he says his name. Hmmm, do we have a future president in the making? (Is it time to amend the constitution to allow foreign born citizens the right to run for president?)

Santa's Busiest Elf

As you can see, Santa's busiest elf was the highlight of our holiday season this year. We are trying not to be over indulgent parents so on Christmas morning Santa left an Elmo chair for him and Elmo Live. As we walked down the steps the first thing he saw was his chair so he exclaimed, "Elmo, Elmo!" Everyone had already told us he would probably find more enjoyment from the packaging, so I probably could have wrapped up empty boxes :-).

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I actually think we enjoyed his reaction to Elmo Live more than he actually enjoyed the toy.(But isn't that what parenthood is all about?)

A Perfect Gift

This weekend I received the perfect gift to mark our referral anniversary. A friend of my mother's is a quilter and when we first heard about the little guy she said she wanted to make a quilt for him. Once we decided on a pattern for the room she started working on his quilt. She usually works on several quilts at one time and as she quilts she keeps a journal about the process. The words in her journal brought tears to my eyes. It was filled with her thoughts about his future and on being parents. She explained the meaning of the symbols on the quilt and she placed a pocket in the back to hold the journal. The quilt squares she used were from the pattern used on a quilt presented to Nelson Mandela.

It looks absolutely wonderful in the room. It was truly the perfect referral anniversary gift!