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Mimi’s Report Card

Mimi’s Report Card
I don't know how other parents view reports card.  Here in Ithaca, children do not receive grades on their card.  Instead, they receive 4 different ranking:1 = Little progress meeting grade level expe...

Cherry Picking in the Rain

Cherry Picking in the Rain
Our Saturday started with lunch with Echo.  After that, we went to Grisamore Farm for the cherry picking with Emma and Mia.   Mimi on the tree for juicy cherries.  Mimi and Emma  Do you see the beauti...

Children’s Carnival

Children’s Carnival
Another carnival?  Wasn't there just one a few weeks ago?  Unfortunately, here in Ithaca, there are tons of fun activities for children towards the end of the semester.  It doesn't seem to me that chi...

Easy Breezy Afternoon

Easy Breezy Afternoon
Mimi went to the end of the school day party last week.  I packed her lunch and she ate most of it.  She came home with an empty lunch container with a bag of bread crumb.  Mimi always leaves out the ...

Mimi’s Summer Plan?

Mimi’s Summer Plan?
Summer has started.  Mimi spent one very happy week (i.e. no gym, no school, no homework, no piano, no reading, etc) after the school was over.  Now the summer chapter is officially starting, we need ...

Home Along

Home Along
Friday night, mommy got an urgent email that requires her immediate attention.  She needed to go to the "Big House" for a rescue mission. Mimi was in a shower and didn't seem to be able to get out for...

We Have Our New House!!

We Have Our New House!!
This morning, mommy went to the lawyer's office to close the purchase transaction of our new house.  We are all so excited about moving into the big house.  Mr. Jahjah, the owner, is a wonderful perso...

Mimi’s Recent Accomplishment

Mimi’s Recent Accomplishment
Is learning how to whistle.  She is almost there but not quite.  Occasionally, she will be able to blow a tune. Lost another baby teeth on her birthday.  Kept her teeth under the pillow and hoped the ...