11/16/13: Silas got a much-needed haircut yesterday, and when checking out at the salon we were randomly offered a free calculator or calendar. I politely declined, but the receptionist motioned towards Zoe & Silas and handed me two calculators. The kids have been obsessed with the calculators since we brought them home! Seriously, new 4-year-old gift idea!
Zoe likes to put in '4375' (our house number) and proudly show me the numbers; Silas likes to put in really long numbers - today he showed me '123456789'.
Today's other news:
S&Z are eligible for free pre-K next year through the Boston Public School system. 'K1' spots are limited and are assigned via lottery. Today was the "Showcase in Our Schools" open house so we had Sarah, one of my research assistants, babysit so that we could visit 5 elementary schools without kids in tow. It turned out to be an interesting and exhausting morning. Thankfully Derek and I walked away with our gut reactions in agreement and corresponding lottery rankings in line. Stay tuned to see what comes of the lottery this spring...
I took the kids shoe shopping after nap today. Not something I really care to do by myself, but it needed to be done since the dinosaur shoes are worn out. Silas had another pair of everyday play shoes in the closet, but Zoe didn't have anything in the queue; Zoe has a pair of hand-me-down snow boots, but Silas needed a new pair for this year.
After measuring their feet and finding a great pair of snow boots for Silas we dutifully headed toward the girl's section. I didn't really know where to begin in showing Zoe the various choices from the sea of pink and glitter, when I heard Silas ask 'Zoe, do you want a pair of Spider-man shoes?'. He had seen them on an end cap and Zoe was enthusiastic at this idea, so we headed back to try them on. She ended up coming home with the most awesome pair of Spider-man shoes! The spidey eyes light up, and they will look absolutely amazing with her various hand-picked outfits, which these days consist of hot pink or flower pants paired with one of Silas' t-shirts.
Zoe likes to put in '4375' (our house number) and proudly show me the numbers; Silas likes to put in really long numbers - today he showed me '123456789'.
Today's other news:
S&Z are eligible for free pre-K next year through the Boston Public School system. 'K1' spots are limited and are assigned via lottery. Today was the "Showcase in Our Schools" open house so we had Sarah, one of my research assistants, babysit so that we could visit 5 elementary schools without kids in tow. It turned out to be an interesting and exhausting morning. Thankfully Derek and I walked away with our gut reactions in agreement and corresponding lottery rankings in line. Stay tuned to see what comes of the lottery this spring...
I took the kids shoe shopping after nap today. Not something I really care to do by myself, but it needed to be done since the dinosaur shoes are worn out. Silas had another pair of everyday play shoes in the closet, but Zoe didn't have anything in the queue; Zoe has a pair of hand-me-down snow boots, but Silas needed a new pair for this year.
After measuring their feet and finding a great pair of snow boots for Silas we dutifully headed toward the girl's section. I didn't really know where to begin in showing Zoe the various choices from the sea of pink and glitter, when I heard Silas ask 'Zoe, do you want a pair of Spider-man shoes?'. He had seen them on an end cap and Zoe was enthusiastic at this idea, so we headed back to try them on. She ended up coming home with the most awesome pair of Spider-man shoes! The spidey eyes light up, and they will look absolutely amazing with her various hand-picked outfits, which these days consist of hot pink or flower pants paired with one of Silas' t-shirts.
And both kids were such great helpers in the store! Amazing!!
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