Second Grade, Seven Months & Other Updates

Simon

Excited does not even really begin to describe how jazzed-up Simon was about starting second grade. We took him to the open house on Tuesday to meet his teacher, see his classroom, see where his buddies are sitting, etc and he just beamed.

Part of the beaming could be that he got his Harry Potter costume in the mail on Monday and he wanted to tell everyone all about it. He would have loved to wear his costume to school if at all possible. First thing he did when he got home today was have me help him put on his tie. 

My Mom had a great suggestion for Simon when she was here this past week. Tonight we are going to start a journal for Simon to write one sentence in (or more if he wants) each evening. I love the idea of encouraging him to do a little documenting about his day - great for writing practice as well as potentially using it for expressing and teaching gratitude.

Anna

Little Anna Fancy Pants (also known as super tall & really skinny Anna Pants) is seven months old today. We can't get enough of her. She's wide-eyed and interested and definitely wants to participate in every little thing happening around here.

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A couple other things:

I will be doing a live video chat tonight at 5pm Pacific with Renee at ReneePearson.com and today she is giving away a spot in my Yesterday & Today class.

Ella Publishing (a lovely new company) has launched some great ebooks. Check them out here.

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  1. Mary Ann/Ca says…
    09/10/2009

    Oh Anna's hat is so cute! Who is the fabulous knitter? And Simon is just adorable with that big grin.

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  2. Mary Ann/Ca says…
    09/10/2009

    er....I meant hiding his fabulous grin...lol

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  3. Samantha says…
    09/10/2009

    Ali,
    Simon looks like a rockstar with his super cool cute goodbye, and gorgeous Anna is all that and more!
    I guess I do not realize how cold its starting to get on the west coast. Im in the South, so the cold has not set in yet, unlike the weather where you are :)
    Love your site!

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  4. Tammy says…
    09/10/2009

    That Anna is so beautiful. Simon, oh, he is growing up before our eyes and it is such a joy to watch. I have three girls, ages 7 down to 2 and am right there in the same life stage with family. The everyday here makes it tougher to step back and see the jumps in time and growth. Checking in here and watching yours grow and hit milestones, like the beginning of second grade, makes me more aware of taking a step back and reflecting on the changes in my own brood. Thank you for that.

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  5. Heids in South Africa says…
    09/10/2009

    Love that hat!! Just sooo totally 'kewt'!!! ;)

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  6. Jessica says…
    09/11/2009

    Curious, what kind of carrier you have Anna in?

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  7. Ali Edwards says…
    09/11/2009

    That one is the Ergo: http://www.ergobabycarriers.com/. Chris is actually wearing her in the photo - he likes this carrier quite a bit. I like that it can be a front, side, and back carrier.

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  8. Ali Edwards says…
    09/11/2009

    I love that idea Kathy - my friend Kim and her family do the same thing.

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  9. Ali Edwards says…
    09/11/2009

    That would be a 2 for second grade :)

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  10. Ali Edwards says…
    09/11/2009

    Not sure where that hat came from - I think a local shop.

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  11. Ali Edwards says…
    09/11/2009

    Probably ;). We are tall people - Chris is 6'1 and I am 5'9.

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  12. Carole Hepburn says…
    09/11/2009

    Congratulations to Simon - 2nd grade will be a blast , cute baby there my friend !!! My baby , Mackenzie , turned 14 today - time flys so I say 'Take pictures!'
    Have a great weekend -

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  13. Angie Lucas says…
    09/12/2009

    VERY sweet pictures! And thanks a ton for the Ella shout out. :-)

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  14. Samara Link says…
    09/12/2009

    Ali, I know I don't even know you, but I just love your blog! I had been reading it pretty faithfully but have fallen off lately due to overloaded schedules. I still look in though, quickly enough to scan and get the gist. Posts like this are my favorite. Your kids are so adorable, and I love the little stories you document like about starting a little nightly journaling with Simon or that Anna is tall and skinny. :) It's cute. Glad you're enjoying the mom part of your life so much.

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  15. Anna Sigga says…
    09/12/2009

    Such a fab pic of your son and your baby girl is getting so big. Time sure flies.
    Love the hat Anna is wearing - too cute!

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  16. Paola Norman says…
    09/14/2009

    Beautiful photo of Anna, what a beauty.
    Simon congrats on beginning grade two, what a big boy you are becoming.
    Have a great day,
    Paola

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  17. D@nielle says…
    09/14/2009

    great idea, we do that with our son too and he's up to about 8 lines a day.

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  18. Helene says…
    09/17/2009

    Your little Anna is very pretty!

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