February 2013

Happy February one and all!

Kyla wrapped up her Kitchen Chemistry class this month.  It was a six-week science class held after school on Tuesday's.  They made soda fizz, butter, whipped cream, bread and popped corn.  It was educational and tasty.

Speaking of science, Kyla did her first ever science fair project.  The project was titled "What is the most common color of M&M?"  We emailed the Mars company to get a list of the color breakdowns for various types of M&M's and counted many different bags to see if we, too, found that blue was the most popular color.

IHop had free pancakes this month with a donation to the Shriner's, so we took advantage of that.  Nothing beats almost-free pancakes before school.

Both kids had Valentine's Day parties at school.  There were games, crafts and food at both.  Easton and Kyla enjoyed themselves immensely.  They also really enjoyed putting their Valentines together and passing them out.  Kyla made heart shaped crayons for everyone, and Easton put bubble sticks in a goodie bag.  And to top the festivities off, Mom and Dad treated the kids to one of their favorite meals - pizza! 

Kyla celebrated her 100th day of kindergarten this month too.  The teacher asked the class to dress as if they were 100 years old.  We feel Kyla really looked the part.  Hard to believe 100 school days have come and gone already.  Life really needs a pause button.

For the first time in months, we were not super busy for February.  It was nice to only have a few things to do before and after school. 

For the most part, the kids really enjoy playing with each other.  Kyla is demonstrating some great leadership skills which will hopefully help her later in life.  "Easton get the plates.  Easton empty the ball bin.  Easton come in the basement with me."  As you can see in the above mentioned statements, Kyla is exerting as much leadership as possible, whenever possible.  At this age, Easton is quite the trooper.  He usually listens and does what Kyla asks of him.  Unless he is asked to pick up.  Easton wants nothing to do with that. 

That said, Easton is to pick-up time what oil is to water.  The two just do not mesh.  Sometimes you can make a came out of picking up and he'll do a little, but Kyla gets the brunt of it these days.  Naturally, she is less than thrilled to have to pick up the her messes and the bulk of Easton's.  It's a daily lesson in learning life isn't always fair.

To all of you reading this, we hope you are happy, healthy and well.  Spring is just around the corner and we cannot wait!