Hazel had a rough few days this past week. She had a hard time getting along with friends at school. (She is battling a cold and her daddy has been away for work, so between the two she wasn't quite herself.) Typically, when I pick her up from school her daily report says something like,
"Hazel enjoyed playing with her friends today and loved craft time. She had an awesome day."
However, this past Wednesday, the typical two sentence report was instead a rather long paragraph that moved to the back of the page. This is what it said:
"Hazel said she did not want to come to school anymore. When I asked her why, she said, 'I want to just stay home with Mommy because I get put into time-outs at school.' I asked her why she was in time-outs a lot and she said, 'Because I don't keep my hands to myself so I don't want to go to school anymore!' I reminded her she has a lot of fun at school and her friends are here and she said, 'Yeah, I know, I guess I will come to school and just leave my hands home.' Then she smiled and turned over on her mat and went to sleep. (She's not in time outs a lot, and she enjoys being here.)"
Now I know why she had such a long conversation with her hands Thursday morning. She ended up taking them to school with her, but only after a firm talking to!
What a silly girl.
(Daddy just called and his ETA is close!! We are all very ready!)
Beau had a business trip to Chicago. It was freezing in the Windy City, but he came through and brought me back my ONE requested item. Garrett's Popcorn. Delicious. Meanwhile, we were back at home and Nana came to help and visit. Above you can see Hazel thoroughly enjoying some Nana time. It sure was nice to have help. Beau came home to a homemade Chicken Pot Pie - thanks to Nana! (Oh, and a few dozen homemade chocolate chip cookies.)
As you can see, Henley enjoyed some great Nana snuggle time. Our little guy is one great snuggler, no one can resist him when he looks up with THOSE eyes, and stretches his arms up.
Then, the following weekend Beau and I enjoyed the treat of a night away! The kids went to Nana & Papa's. Here they are saying goodbye to us. No tears, just smiles and waves. So much easier to escape away when you leave behind happy children. Henley hadn't spent a night away from me, I realized on our drive to the lodge. It was about time!
Beau and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves at the Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, Washington. This was the view from our 4th floor room. The Columbia River Gorge had never been more beautiful.
One last peek as we headed back to pick up the kids. Maybe next time we will stay a little longer! It was so relaxing and refreshing to have some time just the two of us. Missed the little munchkins, and as always, such a delight to see them again. Thanks to Nana and Papa for the retreat away!
