Assembly

I went today.  First time there to see the boys.

They were so cute walking in their line and sitting criss cross applesauce.  Luk was waving and grinning and blowing kisses.  Total angel.  I don't think Kai could see me.  If he did see me he was completely ignoring me. 

Luk sat good as gold through the entire assembly.  No talking, no playing, no fidgeting.  Kai on the other hand. Oh boy. At one point he was sitting facing backwards. He thumped and bumped the kids around him by rocking, stretching and rolling. He sat with his legs out. He lifted his shirt up and went to town having a good belly scratch. He changed position every minute or so. He layed on his back, up on one elbow, one knee up with the other foot crossed over and flicking around. He was making faces like crazy. It's considerably worse than I could have ever imagined. He talked, he was hands on the kids beside him and only fleetingly did I see him paying attention.  So tonight we're having an assembly here at home.  We're obviously going to have to practice 'sitting'. 

Princess Adventures.

So, last night at around 2:30 am, Princess got up and took her book downstairs to read to Charlotte. Jia woke up freaking out because Princess got out of her bed. My old purple Barbie bed that my Dad made me when I was little.  Anyways, sure slowed getting ready for school today because again...kids can't find stuff.  She finally found her and was so happy.  Then it was decided that Princess needs to be home schooled so Jia set her up with math homework at her little desk.

Cuteness abounds.

If only the kids would all agree to be home schooled too.

Flex Day

I took the kids to school. Stayed for the assembly.  Came home for breakfast.  Eric is out.  I have the house to myself.  I'm alone.  I'm never alone. It's spooky.  It's only been 40 minutes.  Everything about being in the house alone feels weird.  On the upside I got to eat popcorn for breakfast. 

Already watching the clock for school pick up. 

Halloween Train

We made it.  Great weather!  Luk was a little spooked.  Jia talked all day about the haunted house and then totally chickened out at the last second.  Eric and Luk were ahead so Luk was the only kidlet through.  Kai was so excited to hear the train and was doing a little dance. Pretty cute.  He wasn't interested in the trick or treating which was surprising.

As suspected Lili and Fei opted out.  Sad. 

I have three family passes left if anyone wants one of them. It's nicely done.  Ton more decorations. 

Hello Princess

Jia was remembering her hamster Princess and the book.  Eric found the book and left it out for her. She was so excited to read her book at bed time. She made it a few pages before she NEEDED to go find Princess.  Which of course she couldn't find...because kids can't find things. Then the tears came.  Jia doesn't cry often. So Eric came to help and three of us were ripping her room apart.  She was found hiding in a box of miscellaneous treasures.  She's back!  Jia is delighted and in love and wishing Princess would get back to her nocturnal adventures. 

Jia's room is a mess. Sigh.

Random Stuff

Lili is on a sleepover after meeting friends for skating last night.  In Mill Bay. Oy.  She wants me to pick her up at noon.  Means a long drive for the littles. Eric is off to Nanaimo for a ktm bike show. So to make it up to the littles we get lunch out today.

The girls had a good time at the dance.

Lili picked out a new pair of glasses.  On a half price sale. 

Our house has been all about Jia's NEED for a Hatchimal.  I ordered her the one she wants but I don't know how she will wait for her Birthday (Dec. 28) to get it.

I have no clue what to buy for the boys for Christmas.  I need some time to wander the stores.  Or ideas.  Anyone have any? 

I like to be done shopping by the end of Oct. But it's not looking good this year.

Not a lot going on this weekend.  If the rain stops possibly the Halloween train.  Luk gets easily spooked so hoping for daytime for him and then back in the dark for Jia.  I doubt the big girls will want to go.  They are starting to opt out more and more.

Homework rant.

Again. One day, one teacher will read this and get it and change their ways.

I get home at 5.  Boy's go to bed at 7.  Two whole hours during the week nights.  Dinner, half hour play, stories, homework, snack and bed.  I have to clean the kitchen.  Organise lunch for the next day, prep what I can.  Make sure we have kits and containers cleaned, waters in the fridge and ice packs in the freezer.  Lay out clothes. Read with Jia.  Take care of critters.  Do school correspondence. Pay fees.  There are always fees.  Sign forms and agendas.  If I'm lucky I get to watch a bit of tv before I move onto getting Jia asleep. 

For anyone else to impose during this time is just so rude.

If you are still with me....did you see more time in there for extra projects?! 

I wish I was brave enough to rebel. We'll just suck it up and do the homework as always.  I'm whining. 

Today's assignment for my six year old.  She is to interview a parent about their job and tell what the job is and how that contributes to the community. Also take a picture of yourself at your job and print it out.  Sounds like homework for me.  Sigh.  Also my contribution to our community is pretty much that we spend money here. 

I have enough plans of my own.  I have important things to teach the kids on my own time.  Right now we're working with Luk to stop picking his eyebrows off and to stop stretching his shirts into dresses.  We spend lots of time encouraging Jia to eat and how to sit still.  Kai is learning not to eat napkins and how to find the labels in his clothing and not get lost in his shirt every day.  Constant work with the teens on organizing their time.  There is a school dance tomorrow and they're out shopping for new dresses right now with Eric.  After staying home all weekend, where there was tons of time for shopping.