I have a seven year old! Whaaaat? Aurora is such a sweet, spunky, willful, passionate girl. I can’t wait to see how her love of life manifests as she continues to grow and learn what it means to be her own person in the world.
Aurora told us that the one thing she wanted very most for her birthday was tickets to Hamilton. Fortunately, more tickets were released after the initial public sale and we were able to get three for Matt, Aurora and I to go. It was amazing. I am so glad Matt and I got to see it twice because the first time (just Matt and I) there were quite a few understudies including Alexander and Eliza. I just think there was an ease about the entire cast the second time that wasn’t there the first time.
We also went to Great Wolf Lodge. This is definitely a trip that is for all the kids but it just so happens that Aurora has two random days off from school right around her birthday so it just makes sense to go then. Great Wolf Lodge on a Thursday/Friday is MUCH better than on the weekend.
Matt’s car got broken into in our driveway... This happened a few times over the years we lived at Grape Street, but this feels totally different. At Grape our cars were parked on the street and it was really a crime of opportunity, this time someone had to come all the way down our driveway. Needless to say we will be installing a driveway gate.
Cooper finally learned how to jump with two feet! He loves to jump off the ottoman in the office into the bean bags. He is also really into puzzles and does them all quiet time since he rarely naps anymore.
Connor is learning to read! We have been working through the same reading book I used with Aurora and he is doing great! He does tend to get frustrated easily, but eventually we always make it through the lesson.
There has been a lot of girl drama in Aurora's class this year. I didn't expect it to start this early, but here it is. And speaking of things I didn't expect yet, her friends at school have already told her what sex is so we missed the boat on being first for that... oops. There are a lot of very strong willed girls in Aurora's class and apparently there are friend fights every day and lots of "you aren't my friend if you are her friend" or "you can't sit with them, if you are friends with us you only sit with us" UGH!! I just hope we can help teach her how to be compassionate and not fall into this habit.
There has been a lot of girl drama in Aurora's class this year. I didn't expect it to start this early, but here it is. And speaking of things I didn't expect yet, her friends at school have already told her what sex is so we missed the boat on being first for that... oops. There are a lot of very strong willed girls in Aurora's class and apparently there are friend fights every day and lots of "you aren't my friend if you are her friend" or "you can't sit with them, if you are friends with us you only sit with us" UGH!! I just hope we can help teach her how to be compassionate and not fall into this habit.
