My little "der Junge" sporting Ava's jazz shoes and a monkey back pack.
And my little baker, who when told we were going to bake, surprised me by coming out in her chef attire.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
My Kids, in a Nutshell
Looking through some recent pictures, I came across these two and they made me giggle. Just my kids, being who they are.
My little "der Junge" sporting Ava's jazz shoes and a monkey back pack.
And my little baker, who when told we were going to bake, surprised me by coming out in her chef attire.
My little "der Junge" sporting Ava's jazz shoes and a monkey back pack.
And my little baker, who when told we were going to bake, surprised me by coming out in her chef attire.
Peek-a-Boo Magic
Sis and Griff playing peek-a-boo behind the curtain, while sissy performs some magic to make Griffin appear.
Soccer Star!
Something happened this season in soccer. I'm sure it's that Ava understands the game a little more and has matured an entire year since last fall, but the lightbulb went off and Ava is out there hustlin' and keeping up with the game. She has a come to understand defense a little more and gives her all to keep the other team from scoring.
I have to note that the first game of the season was awful. She wasn't feeling it. She was tired. Gigi and Poppy were there to watch her, which we've come to realize might make her feel pressure (self-imposed, because we always go just to have fun). But she fell twice and just had an absolute meltdown. Like couldn't control herself and played maybe a quarter of the game until we just had to leave. I hadn't seen a temper tantrum like that in years. WOW!
However, game two, she decided that she was going to get back up after falls and being run over. She told us, "I'm just going to ignore it and keep going." We never told her to do this, but she decided that was how she was going to handle those situations again. And I have to say, I've never seen her play with so much gusto! At one point coach directed her to block the other team from scoring. However, Ava was only at midfield and the other team was about 10 feet from the goal (remember, the fields aren't that big). But, Ava raced down to the goal, blocked the girl, made a breakaway, and marched it all the way down the field to score! Oh my, I can't even explain how proud she was! After the game, I made sure to reiterate that it wasn't the scoring (she made 3 goals) that made me happy, but I was so proud of her for going out there and participating and having fun. She agreed! And she told me how proud of herself she was.
Here are some pics I snapped at our first game and first practice. Go Sassy Sidekicks!
I have to note that the first game of the season was awful. She wasn't feeling it. She was tired. Gigi and Poppy were there to watch her, which we've come to realize might make her feel pressure (self-imposed, because we always go just to have fun). But she fell twice and just had an absolute meltdown. Like couldn't control herself and played maybe a quarter of the game until we just had to leave. I hadn't seen a temper tantrum like that in years. WOW!
However, game two, she decided that she was going to get back up after falls and being run over. She told us, "I'm just going to ignore it and keep going." We never told her to do this, but she decided that was how she was going to handle those situations again. And I have to say, I've never seen her play with so much gusto! At one point coach directed her to block the other team from scoring. However, Ava was only at midfield and the other team was about 10 feet from the goal (remember, the fields aren't that big). But, Ava raced down to the goal, blocked the girl, made a breakaway, and marched it all the way down the field to score! Oh my, I can't even explain how proud she was! After the game, I made sure to reiterate that it wasn't the scoring (she made 3 goals) that made me happy, but I was so proud of her for going out there and participating and having fun. She agreed! And she told me how proud of herself she was.
Here are some pics I snapped at our first game and first practice. Go Sassy Sidekicks!
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Silly Boy!
Griffin is SUCH a class clown! He loves to do silly things just to get a laugh. He is able to get Ava out of a sulk, almost instantly, by cracking her up.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Wordless Wednesday: Temper Tantrums
I am seeing more of these faces lately because at 15 months old, we are beginning to see some temper tantrums, with an emphasis on temper. Uh oh!
Monday, September 5, 2011
Ava Stories
The other day, I asked Ava how she felt about there being so many other little girls with the same name.
Her reply?
"I think it's special. Ava is such a beautiful name and it's special because so many people like it and have it as a name. It makes me feel special."
Now that was an answer I didn't expect. Way to see the positive, you know?!
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As we were reading the book Olivia, we came across an artist named "Jackson Pollock". Now you may be more privy to his work than I, recognizing only the name, I wouldn't be able pick out any of his pieces. However, when Ava heard the name, her eyes lit up and got HUGE!
She said, "MOM! Jackson Pollock! We (ha!) know Jackson Pollock. He is the artist who doesn't use paint brushes. His drips his paint.
I couldn't believe it. We looked it up and sure enough, a lot of his artwork is made using a dripping technique. This was something she had learned at school, she tells me. It's great to see she is listening during art and applying her knowledge. And now I can identify a piece of Jackson Pollock's work!
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On a related note, Ava was at Gigi and Poppy's this weekend and she about burst when she saw a picture of Bach, as in Johann Sebastian Bach, on television. Gigi was delighted to tell me the story of Ava shouting out, "That's BACH! He plays Minuet in G!" And told Gigi all about her learning this in music. That's just so neat.
Her reply?
"I think it's special. Ava is such a beautiful name and it's special because so many people like it and have it as a name. It makes me feel special."
Now that was an answer I didn't expect. Way to see the positive, you know?!
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As we were reading the book Olivia, we came across an artist named "Jackson Pollock". Now you may be more privy to his work than I, recognizing only the name, I wouldn't be able pick out any of his pieces. However, when Ava heard the name, her eyes lit up and got HUGE!
She said, "MOM! Jackson Pollock! We (ha!) know Jackson Pollock. He is the artist who doesn't use paint brushes. His drips his paint.
I couldn't believe it. We looked it up and sure enough, a lot of his artwork is made using a dripping technique. This was something she had learned at school, she tells me. It's great to see she is listening during art and applying her knowledge. And now I can identify a piece of Jackson Pollock's work!
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On a related note, Ava was at Gigi and Poppy's this weekend and she about burst when she saw a picture of Bach, as in Johann Sebastian Bach, on television. Gigi was delighted to tell me the story of Ava shouting out, "That's BACH! He plays Minuet in G!" And told Gigi all about her learning this in music. That's just so neat.
Friday, September 2, 2011
The Iceskater
She always keeps us entertained, that's for sure. On this day, an iceskater was born and coasted around the living room in her socks....I mean, skates, of course.
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