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Archive for August, 2007
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Thursday, August 30th, 2007Floored
Monday, August 27th, 2007We re-finished our living room and dining room floors this weekend. We actually started on Thursday night, painting the ceilings in each room while all the furniture was out. We stayed the weekend at my parents, which was fun, but tiring. The kids have not been sleeping well and I think we are all looking forward to sleeping in our own beds.
Andrew’s First Day of Pre-School
Thursday, August 23rd, 2007Today was Andrew’s first day of school, which I think had us all a little nervous. He was up early, and trying to keep himself excited. I just spoke with him and Susan on the phone and it sounds like he had a great time. She said that he was a little nervous before-hand, but once they got there he just went and played with his friends.
He was only there for an hour today. They were supposed to have another shortened class tomorrow, but the whole school is going to be closed due to the heat. Next week he will go for two hours on Thursday and then finally on Friday the whole class meets for the whole time, 3 & 1/2 hours.
I am glad and relieved that things went well.
Waldorf Meetings
Tuesday, August 21st, 2007Friday night, at the new-parent pot-luck, we learned that we had another meeting last night, the New School Year Meeting. The first hour was just new parents, and then the second hour was all parents, and then after that we had a meeting in Andrew’s classroom, with his teacher. Overall it was a really nice experience. The community at the Waldorf School is great and we feel that the atmosphere and philosophy coincide nicely with our parenting principles. I think that my favorite part of the evening was at the beginning of the second hour, when all the parents were led in the singing of a song. I have never been to a meeting that started that way.
6 Months
Monday, August 20th, 2007Elliot is 6 months old today, which I have always considered a major milestone. He is definitely starting to act older, showing a preference toward certain toys and getting very upset when he drops them or they get taken away.
Transferring
Friday, August 17th, 2007Due to a late breaking development, Andrew is going to be transferring to the Cincinnati Waldorf School for pre-school.
Tonight we have our first parent meeting. First, as in, first parent meeting ever, as parents. Kinda’ exciting, but honestly, I am feeling a little intimidated.
Appliances
Friday, August 17th, 2007We got all of our appliances in place and operational. There was a slight delay with the new washer because of a manufacturing defect, but that has been fixed and we are on our way.
I tried to take a picture of the kids watching the new washer, but now the camera is acting up.
First Tooth
Friday, August 17th, 2007Elliot’s first tooth just broke through: bottom-right.
The Sheds
Monday, August 13th, 2007Speaking of Cam, his band, The Sheds, are going to be on Studio 89 tonight at 9. If you are not in the cincy area, but want to check them out, WNKU will be streaming online.
The Sheds Website, with free music
Weekend Wrap-Up
Monday, August 13th, 2007We had a fun weekend. Friday night we hung out with my parents. On Saturday we got some errands done, got measured for new carpet, took some naps, and then ended the day with dinner at Cam & Eli’s. We had a great time there, as always. We even got to go for a little swim in the camp lake, which was fun. Sunday we hung out at home for a while, had Emory over, took some naps, and then headed to the Y with Simon and Rachel.
Now we are ready for a busy week . . .