Fast times and wild living with (the former) Baby Whozit…
Posted in Jessica, KIP (Preschool), Toddler! on Jun 12th, 2009
This past week has been rather challenging. There have been work challenges resulting in mid-day trips to the candy store, and I’ve been uncharacteristically tired the whole week. On top of all that that, Simon has had a challenging go of it. Camp started Monday. “Camp”, as Simon discovered this week, is not the same […]
Posted in Jessica, KIP (Preschool), Toddler! on May 28th, 2009
Today was Simon’s last day in the Itsy Bitsy class. It’s hard to imagine, but he spent nine months in Ms. Lana’s class. The day he began, he was 33 ½ inches tall, clung to Dirty Dog like a life preserver, and used a pacifier when stressed. Today he stands over 37 inches tall, piles […]
Posted in Jessica, KIP (Preschool), Toddler! on May 19th, 2009
One Thursday, about a month ago, I happened to catch a glimpse of Simon on the couch at his grandparents’ house while he was watching “Racecars” on their TV at the end of a very busy spring day. He was leaning back, eyes fixed on the screen, a slight slouch to his posture, with one […]
Posted in Jessica, KIP (Preschool), Toddler! on May 16th, 2009
Thursday night, Keneseth Israel Preschool held its annual spring program. I, alas, was scheduled to be in Indianapolis for businesses through Friday morning. When I first realized this, I was just a little bummed. These things happen sometimes. Then, as I learned more about the program, I became more bummed. I was missing the big […]
Posted in Jessica, KIP (Preschool) on Apr 7th, 2009
Last October, at least I think it was in October, Matt and I attended our 20th high school reunion. I ended up having a great time and marveled at how fun and funny it was to catch up with everyone after not seeing most for 20 years. Turns out that was just a prelude to […]
Posted in Jessica, KIP (Preschool) on Mar 20th, 2009
Here’s Matt and I in Louisville’s “Society” Newspaper, The Voice Tribune: KIP Auction Night I think this is hilarious, and I can’t quite decide why. It’s some combination of the following: That “society” papers still exist. Are they publishing these with irony? No? Really, people actually care? I suppose the existence of the obnoxious “weddings and […]
Posted in Jessica, KIP (Preschool), Toddler! on Mar 16th, 2009
I wrote last week about seeing pictures of Simon dancing with a classmate, and now I have the images from one of his teachers to share. Thank you Ms. Jean!
Posted in Jessica, KIP (Preschool), Toddler! on Mar 11th, 2009
Last weekend, Simon’s preschool held a huge auction fundraiser. It was a complicated affair: Everyone was charged with selling raffle tickets for a drawing, each classroom solicited donations for themed baskets that were auctioned off at school the day before the big event, and then the actual cocktail party included items up for silent and live […]
Posted in Jessica, KIP (Preschool), Toddler! on Dec 9th, 2008
“… Then your face will surely show it.” One of the singular joys of preschool is the serendipitous discovery that Simon has learned something I long ago forgot. Within the past two weeks, this has happened twice. Once Matt and sang “If You’re Happy and You Know It” to Simon, in truth to occupy his […]
Posted in Jessica, KIP (Preschool), Toddler! on Oct 31st, 2008
Hey, in a sea of princesses, super-heroes and furry animals, this costume may have been on the odd side, but it sure stood out! I think our wee lad looked super cute, and his Scottish teacher Jean agreed. Update: More Halloween pics in the Gallery.