by Christine - From Dates to Diapers on May 7, 2012
My four older kids are taking the STAR test in school for the very first time. Actually, most of the kids that attend their school are taking these tests for the first time, since most of them had been taught at home before this year.
It’s a big deal, taking a big test for the first time.
But, at least Julia knows how to motivate herself.
Dear Julia,
Hello, okay I know you’re very nervous, but you’re going to do great. You know how I know that? Well, two reasons: because #1 you’re good at math and language arts, and #2 I’m you.
Here’s some tricks, eat a healthy breakfast, and get 2 good nights rest. Go to bed at 9:00 or even 8:30. I know you’re going to have a little more than 30 questions, but you’re going to do great, because you’re going to spend about 5 or more minutes per question. Okay? Good. Remember: “Hard is Good.”
Sincerely,
Julia
HARD IS GOOD!
by Christine - From Dates to Diapers on February 9, 2012
Julia was her chatty self after school today, but made me a proud (and giggling) mama! Here’s how part of our conversation went…
Julz: This boy, Tommy*, came up to me today and said, “Hey, wanna be my girlfriend?”
Me: And, wha….
Julz: Oh, I said, “Ew, no! You realize we’re only in 4th grade, right?”
Good girl!
*The poor boy’s name was changed, so Julia’s brothers don’t find him at school tomorrow… He really doesn’t need further humiliation!
by Christine - From Dates to Diapers on November 30, 2011
Elevendy – the fabulous production house who photographed and created my “Super Mom” image – enlisted the help of Zach and Julia for a couple of shots to add to a series of photos celebrating the number 11. Take a look…
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by Christine - From Dates to Diapers on September 23, 2010
The table was covered with Play-Doh. Plastic knives, molds, presses and empty containers were strewn all over the kitchen floor, oozing in to the living room. But, in the midst of the mess, it’s no wonder that Josh and Julia would decide to stage their own Challenge, being the Food Network fans that we are.
They set the timer and began to cover their “cakes,” molding and sculpting their “modeling chocolate” and “fondant.”
When the timer rang, Josh and Julia carefully placed their works of art on the judging table (complete with the intense music being hummed in the background) and the judges – Ethan, Zach & Ben – began to inspect and critic the colorful and elaborately decorated cakes.
They both met the height requirement, were consistent with the theme (although I’m still trying to figure out what the theme actually was! lol) and wowed the judges.
Of course, there can only be one winner, so after the judges deliberated, it was determined that Julia won the $10 million (I know – it’s only $10K, but I didn’t have the heart to correct them)!
Fun times!
