This morning she requested a giant bowl of Lucky Charms - not pancakes or waffles or even a poptart. We packed a picnic and spent the beautiful sunshiney blue sky 80 degree day at Fox Brook Beach. The swimming area was closed because there were no lifeguards on duty (a sure sign of the end of summer). The girls had a ball on the beach anyway - building a sand castle and a moat for the imaginary Bubba the Alligator.
Now that Jo is FIVE, she's decided on showers-only. No more bubble baths.
She loves to sing. She loves to dance. But only if there is an attentive audience.
She is constantly offering to help. Can I wash the dishes? Can I sweep the floor? Can I water the flowers?
Sometimes Jo surprises me by doing things without me even asking - making her bed, setting the table, putting away clean clothes.
She's getting better at writing each of the letters of the alphabet. When CoCo is napping we work together on writing letters to her penpal or practice her special learning to read books.
Next week she'll be wearing her school uniform to her first full day of kindergarden. She's excited about packing a lunch.
We still have a month to keep practicing on her two-wheel bike (without training wheels). That's when ballet class starts at the community center down the road. Jo tells me she's too big for the bike stroller and plans to ride her own bike to her Wednesday evening ballet class. Let's make a wish and see if it comes true.
2 comments:
Happy birthday, Jo! Hope we can sing to you SOON!
A 5th birthday she will always remember- A BROKEN FOOT!!! Oh no
We hope for a speedy recovery, Jojo. And strong crutches for your first days of school.
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