Trifecta

May is chock full of days when there are events at all 3 schools and yesterday was one of them.  First, I was invited to a Mother-Daughter breakfast at Kate's school.  It was so delightful!!!  Dave and the boys were already gone so we had a tough time getting a photo.....

I wish I had been behind the lens getting Kate to SMILE:)

{someone asked about our dresses~ They are Lily Pulitzer from last year.  We did get a different style to wear for this coming Mother's Day too.}

We worked on a craft, had a light breakfast and participated in circle time.  A few days before the breakfast, the teacher asked the children some questions about us...



Some of this is true (yes I am only 9!).  Some is not.  Kate made me the youngest Mom in the class but in reality I am probably the oldest! I loathe malls and never go to them unless absolutely necessary.  Kate calls salons "malls" by mistake and she explained to me that she meant salon here.  And yes, that IS when I look the best after the stylist does my hair;)  Also, while we cook together a lot, we don't bake cookies.  I am not sure I ever make cookies.  We did get a kick out of the My Mom always says "yes."  Most kids answered..I love you.  Kate tells me that Dave always says no, so by default I am perceived as the one who says yes.  In fact, she told me she wants a certain kind of yo-yo for her birthday but she told me not to tell Dave.  She asked me just to get it, wrap it up and give it to her and DON'T tell Dad!  I asked her why I cannot tell Dad...she said, He'll say no!  It is so funny how little ones perceive us.

They also dictated to us what they enjoy doing with us...

Next, it was off to Harry's school for Student led conferences.  Harry attends a World IB school (International Baccalaureate).   So, twice a year, the students have a conference with their parents to show them their portfolio (which follows them from K-5) and go over their planners, projects and work.  It is really neat.  It is completely student led and teachers do not participate at all in this conference.  They also teach PYP principles (caring, communicating, open minded, balance, risk taking, inquiring, reflective, principled, thinker and knowledgeable).  The children are taught what it means to be the above things and they set goals each year on which principles they want to work on...like being a better communicator or risk taker or more balanced etc...  I cannot say enough GREAT things about this school and the program.  We love it.  In fact, Kate will go there next year!  

Harry would literally DIE if I took photos during his student led conference but I thoroughly enjoyed seeing his work and hearing about his personal goals.  He was working on being more caring, open minded and a better communicator this year.  I think he has succeeded!

Finally we were off to Will's school for an athletic awards reception.


Will got a trophy for swimming.



Will's English teacher LOVES Kate!!!



My crew:)  I sure do love them.

Please keep Harry in your prayers.  He has lots of doctor appointments and tests this week and in the coming weeks.