Tomas has shown quite an interest in outer space recently. He particularly loves Jupiter, but overall just wants learn everything he possibly can! Last month, he got his first scholastic book order (more exciting for me because of the memories it brought up!). There were a few books that were interesting, but the few outer space books were screaming to be ordered.
Yesterday, there was a wonderful surprise in Tomas' backpack. Scholastic books!! I have such fond memories of getting those books at school and rushing home to enjoy them. Tomas started this enthusiasm also. He was so thrilled to see his surprise of new books in his backpack and has taken them everywhere since! He is proud to know all about outer space and enthusiastic to learn more.
It is also adorable to see him combine fantasy with reality. He was telling me yesterday that he wants to be an astronaut. Shortly thereafter, he asked if I would come with him to outer space because he is scared of the aliens. Gotta love him!!!
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
Fall Family Fun
Today was an absolutely gorgeous fall day in New York. We all had a day off since it was Columbus Day, so it was a perfect day to have some family time together. This morning, we got up together and I made pancakes from scratch with sausage for breakfast and our neighbor and good friend Heather joined us with 2 of her kids. Nothing like a good pancake breakfast to start off the day.
We couldn't get started with the rest of our activities right away because Gabriella didn't quite have the day off. She had dance class to attend. She loves dressing like a ballerina and loves her teacher, Miss Jackie. The last few classes, before she goes in, she makes sure to tell me, "But Mommy, I don't how to dance." (She leaves out the word know). It's very cute to hear her say this with her backpack and dance shoes on as she marches into the studio. Nonetheless, she always goes into her class without complaints: ready to go. Appropriately enough, the girls performed a pumpkin patch tap song at the end of class today. What a perfect transition to the rest of our plans!
Yesterday, while doing groceries, the kids spotted pumpkin carving kits (or as the call it, "the pumpkin carving activity"). So naturally, it was time to get pumpkins. While we could have just bought some at the store, that doesn't quite fit the spirit of fall. We invited our neighbors, the Naftals, to join us and headed to Lawrence Farms after dance was over.
Fall is my favorite season, and it is just spectacular here in the Hudson Valley. The colors are starting to blaze, and the hills make for amazing views. As expected on a day off school, the farm was packed (although not as bad as when we went there with Oma and Bada two years ago!). After a quick lunch...and some much appreciated patience from the Naftals, we headed down the hill toward the pumpkin patch. After we told the kids that everyone got to pick one pumpkin, the little kids promptly scuttled off and completely filled the wagon with little pumpkins: such fun to watch them awkwardly maneuver the pumpkins from place to place. Many pictures, stumbles, and laughs later, we had pumpkins for each child and even a few large enough to carve.
Naturally, the kids wanted to carve the pumpkins right away, but since it was already nearly dinner time when we got home, that will have to happen tomorrow.
We couldn't get started with the rest of our activities right away because Gabriella didn't quite have the day off. She had dance class to attend. She loves dressing like a ballerina and loves her teacher, Miss Jackie. The last few classes, before she goes in, she makes sure to tell me, "But Mommy, I don't how to dance." (She leaves out the word know). It's very cute to hear her say this with her backpack and dance shoes on as she marches into the studio. Nonetheless, she always goes into her class without complaints: ready to go. Appropriately enough, the girls performed a pumpkin patch tap song at the end of class today. What a perfect transition to the rest of our plans!
Yesterday, while doing groceries, the kids spotted pumpkin carving kits (or as the call it, "the pumpkin carving activity"). So naturally, it was time to get pumpkins. While we could have just bought some at the store, that doesn't quite fit the spirit of fall. We invited our neighbors, the Naftals, to join us and headed to Lawrence Farms after dance was over.
Fall is my favorite season, and it is just spectacular here in the Hudson Valley. The colors are starting to blaze, and the hills make for amazing views. As expected on a day off school, the farm was packed (although not as bad as when we went there with Oma and Bada two years ago!). After a quick lunch...and some much appreciated patience from the Naftals, we headed down the hill toward the pumpkin patch. After we told the kids that everyone got to pick one pumpkin, the little kids promptly scuttled off and completely filled the wagon with little pumpkins: such fun to watch them awkwardly maneuver the pumpkins from place to place. Many pictures, stumbles, and laughs later, we had pumpkins for each child and even a few large enough to carve.
Naturally, the kids wanted to carve the pumpkins right away, but since it was already nearly dinner time when we got home, that will have to happen tomorrow.
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