the most awesome board in the world

Ella did a biography project on Dr. Seuss recently, and loved it. She researched the life of Theodore Geisel and created a display board that she presented it to her class. She did a great job, and I was really proud of her.

The night Ella practiced her presentation Lauren asked, "Can I do . . . an introduction?" And then she gave Ella the most enthusiastic and sincere introduction she could have imagined. I love it. And I know Ella did, too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTUbnjntz7M

sock hop

The girls look forward to Taylor Elementary's Annual Sock Hop every year. It always has a fun 50's theme and lots of great music. This clip is a little long, but I never get tired of watching it. Lauren's got moves. (And I love watching the girls' reaction to the show off! Classic.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt5969v0HZg

good medicine

I caught Audrey with her fist deep inside a new jar of Nutella, and her mouth covered in evidence. "Audrey!" I scolded her. "Why did you do that?"

"Ummmm," she said, thinking about it. "I'm sick." She frowned.

"And this is your medicine?" I was trying not to laugh.

"Yup," she said, smiling. "Medicine!"

Who says money can't buy happiness?

snapshot

Today Kim and I grabbed a quick lunch before he headed out of town for the week. As Audrey basked in our attention, laughed, and helped herself to our french fries I gazed at her at thought: You happy girl, I want to always remember the way you look right now.

amen

At dinner tonight the girls asked me why we don't pray in restaurants. I explained that since restaurants are noisy places with lots of people it's sometimes easier just to say a prayer in your heart.

Ella said, "I just pray in the bathroom."

"You do?" I asked her, surprised. "Really? When?"

"I do it every time at Lily's house. Right before we sit down I say I have to go to the bathroom and I bless the food in there. Works every time."

"Wow." While I thought about what to say, Ella continued.

"The bathroom isn't the most reverent place, but it is a place where you can have your privacy."