While we were playing outside with friends, this bird dropped down from a tree. After a few minutes of the moms telling the kids not to touch the poor thing, she flew into a bush. We thought it was a cute lesson on how birds learn to fly.
But then, when we came out after naps, there the bird was again. Hmm. The neighborhood posse surrounded the bird, trying to feed it leaves. Now, I doubt you've ever been surrounded by a half dozen pre-schoolers, but it's safe to say it freaked the bird out. The neighborhood dad put the bird in a tree and we all hoped for the best.
The next morning the bird was on the front steps of our neighbors house and no longer trying to jump/fly. She took it to the Audobon society, more so nature could progress there than in front of the neighborhood kiddos. So...they all think the bird is at a birdie hospital and will be released into the woods. In reality, the Audobon people said the bird had a neurological issue (probably from dropping out of that tree), so their hopes weren't high.
Who says city kids never learn about nature? They do, it's just the G-rated version.
whenever I want a picture of Grace in something someone bought for her, she does the screaming face? 
It's official, Hayden is a graduate...and ready for kindergarten. I tried to talk him into dressing up...but he had none of it. At least I got him out of the 'air-conditioned' U of O jersey. Not sure if Bob the Builder is really as step up, but it had long sleeves and it wasn't exactly warm today.
We weren't sure how he'd do at the ceremony - recall at Christmas how he stood stunned and still while the others sang around him. He was wonderful. Of course. He shook all the teachers hands and sang the songs perfectly. I think I was smiling more at that accomplishment than the others.
And once he got his diploma he let his creativity show...turning it into a telescope. Hey, he's 4.
After the ceremony Hayden was all about the cake (two pieces, plus cookies and punch). Afterwards Gram-mo & Pop Pop took him out to a celebration lunch at his new favorite place, Panda Express.
Hayden is loving having a baby sister. Maybe a little too much at times. He always wants to talk to her, hold her, sing to her...we've had to mae a new rule. When the baby has her eyes closed, he's to leave her alone! On the plus side, she will take a pacifier from him...but she won't from Mom!
Hayden likes the activity mat more than Grace does. Maybe he is remembering when it was his?
