postcards?

So is it that hard to send a postcard to a 4 yr old? I ask because it seems that way for my family. I have 4 siblings - one sent a postcard, of my 12 Aunts and Uncles -zero, nada, zilch. My in-laws have been way better, even a postcard from a cousin I never met. It stared as a fun way to learn the States, she became interested when we traveled to see family. I thought it would be fun --just think how many friends and family in different places I have, her collection would be huge. Getting the postcards has also helped her when she has a hard time with the whole move thing. She sees the ones on her wall and sees that her friends do remember her, "even far away in Baraboo"

On the crafting front I finished a quilt from the UFO bin, finally got the christening gown in the mail, and made a few doll outfits.

B's parent teacher conference went well. She adds "spice" to the classroom. Her teachers are impressed with her vocabulary. How many people really expect a 4 yr old to tell them "I have a dilemma "We are hoping to get an "official" reading level for her sometime in March. Her teacher is guessing at about 2nd grade at this point. I gave her a book tonight and she disappeared into her room until she had read the whole thing. 4 Harold and the Purple Crayon stories in the book, so much for a new book. On the upside she accepted it this time. Last time she refused to take a new book because she thought she had to give up her old books, like her house and friends.

D is getting so big. Such an explorer. Today he got busted on the counter, and yesterday we are assuming it was him who ran the dishwasher. A very good friend sent a gift that causes him to have a "million dollar smile" A puppy that sings and talks to him, it teaches a few things but mostly he likes it because it is his. He is learning his letters and numbers already, and loves books as much as sissy does. Got busted with 6 books in his bed at nap time the other day.

"I am a reader"

D was eaten by a bookshelf........He is okay. The empty cabinet he was playing with fell on him with the doors open. Somehow they closed as it was going down trapping him inside. He was on the floor inside the cabinet with the doors closed. Scared but unscathed.

B is having a rough time this week with being away from her friends in York. "I want my real friends at my real school" She cried again after school today. So very sad, but all we can do is give her more time.
She has decided to be a scientist so we got her a journal to write her observations in. So excited! I discovered today that her school does not work on writing skills. So frustrating!! My kid is so far beyond where the rest of the school is right now she is getting bored. I really hope this does no turn into a behavior issue. There are so many programs for kids who need help getting up to speed but so little for kids who are in the fast lane. UGGGHHH! No Child Left Behind also means no child gets ahead. What happened to supporting our kids?!!
The least restrictive environment is supposed to be for all kids! The teacher actually said she is not supposed to work on writing skills with the class, but sneaks it in when she can. I read some good things about Baraboo Schools, now i am beginning to wonder. She is reading at about first or second grade level, give her a little more of a challenge! More than once she has read some sign to me in public and has been asked if she was in second grade.

Finished a couple of sundresses this week, bright sunny blues and yellows to go with the snow. I like sewing and wish I could do more,( or at least sell enough to support my habit!). The flower pin was more work than the dress!! I live where crating supplies are not readily available, so a little more creativity is in order. Mail order may become critical here. Anyone want to order a dress?

moving saddness

Some of the saddest pictures I have ever seen were created by B today. They were all done in black and all of the people have tears on their faces. She broke down crying because she misses her "real house and real school." We sat and just cried for a little bit then we opened and very well timed letter from her best friend in York. She feels better but still wants dancers and her friends.

On a lighter note I made the first sundress of the season today. Why not schools were closed early due to snow so what better timing could you have?

"I wuv her"

D is not momma's guy anymore. I asked for a hug from my guy and he said "no, sissy guy..I wuv her." What a cutie!
B is loving the map and postcards. She is getting to know all the states already. She sent D to Michigan today, didn't want to play with him anymore. We got the postcards from our friends in Rochester, NY today.
I love how she remembers stuff from her books and it comes up in random play through the day. Today she is making molases candy "like Laura and Mary" in her play kitchen. I don't think I want any it has salt and pepper in it.
I am looking for a cute military cap pattern for D for the summer. He really dislikes the sun in his eyes "Go way sun" There are some cute ones at TCP but I thought making them to go with his outfits would be kinda fun.
B misses dancers most from York. They are in the middle of the season here so she can't start til the summer session.

UFO Reduction Act

We are getting settled in our rental house in WI, and with less snow than we would have had in PA. Things are settling into routine and I actually have had time to sew in the last few days. As I was packing and cleaning out my sewing room I set aside a bin of UFOs that I wanted to keep(the rest went to a very generous soul who had no clue what she was getting int when she agreed to take them). I have finished 2 projects so far and might even get another done this week!
The first is a christening gown for a family member due to be Baptised in April. It was made mom's wedding gown so the hardest part is the layout. It ships back east on Monday if I can find a box....on the irony.
Much to my daughter's delight the other finished project is her pink and brown quilt. She even "tested it" already. It turned out pretty well.
I was a little disappointed in today's search for a church home. One would think that pastor(s) would be so happy to see new faces they would greet them or someone in the congregation would. I know it is Super Bowl Sunday but you had to notice there are new faces among the 50 or so attending.
SouperBowl was a much bigger success, we actually met some new friends and had a really good lunch. Kudos to the Baraboo High School students who made such awesome chili!