We had Cole's conference this week. It's funny how excited I get for stuff like this. I guess it's what we SAHMs live for! I really feel like Mrs. King is in tune with our buddy. Of course, he gives her his best, so I'm a little jealous, but thankful too.
This is for my memory-sake, but read on if you'd like. And, yes, I am that nerdy mom who takes notes at conferences. Here's what Mrs. King said:
-he is obviously bright: thinks critically, outside the box, great communicator, etc: all signs of giftedness
-he is so terribly empathetic. If someone is hurting, he feels their pain almost worse than them. She told us to encourage that, unless it gets to a point where he feels too much pain for others! His wife will love this quality one day! (She gave an example about Grace who mentioned vaguely during circle time that she isn't allowed to Trick or Treat. Mrs. King said that was all she said. But, Cole was obviously sad and bothered that she couldn't, so he made her a special envelope of his Trick or Treat candies he had gotten. When Mrs. King saw that he had given this to Grace, she couldn't figure out why. Normally, he and Grace aren't close buddies. Then, later in the day, Cole told Mrs. King that "I felt sorry for Grace that she didn't go Trick or Treating".)
-he is REALLY excited about writing, which Mrs. King said, "is very very rare in boys." She said he will choose to write or do art work over anything else in class.
-he is rough on the playground...which doesn't make sense bc of the above empathetic statement. But, I guess we can all be a mix of things.
-He is a leader, which can be positive (leader skills) or negative (bossy/disrespectful).
-He is teachable. He will "test" or "argue" if he sometimes thinks there is a better way, but as soon as Mrs. King tells him "no" or "this is the way we're doing it", he always says, "yes maam". At this point in the conference, Hutch and I laughed out loud. Imagining our buddy saying "Yes Maam" to anyone seems crazy! She did say that his way is better a lot of times (again: a sign of how bright this boy is), but she won't let him win:)
-He and Natalie obviously really care for each other. Mrs. King said Cole feels very responsible for her (ie: making sure he is right next to her in line, helping her open her Capri Sun at lunch, etc). She said he is incredibly sensitive towards everyone, and just wants to make sure he doesn't feel TOO responsible in taking care of his Natalie...I don't think he minds one bit though!
We are so proud of our spirited boy! When we told Mrs. King that every day is tough with Cole- that he argues about everything and is so strong-willed at home, she couldn't believe it. I'm so glad he has her fooled, BUT we've worked hard this week to get him to act the same way at home:)
Friday, November 11, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
Bailey's Poo
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For months now Bailey has been pee-pee trained. She never has accidents and wears pull ups at nap and night time. She always asks for a pull up to poop in, or she goes during nap time. I've always just submitted, although I would ask her if she wanted to try to go in the potty. She ALWAYS said no...
UNTIL...we were at a wedding this weekend, and she said, "I have to go poo poo". I did have a pull up in my bag just in case, but I didn't tell her. So, we went to the bathroom and she went. Then, 20 minutes later, she was still so excited that she actually did it, that she wanted to go again.
Hutch said his favorite part of the wedding reception was watching me take her to the bathroom a million times! Awesome!
Also, if you're still reading..., I just wanted to say there is such freedom in being a mom to more than one child. Things like being only pee-pee trained don't stress you out at all. Being on the other side, I just knew she'd let me know when she was ready. In Cole's entire Kindergarten class, there's not a single kid in a diaper:) Now if I could just see on the other side of what my strong willed boy will turn out like!!!
This type of information is for Cole's Cove viewers only! It's too boring to put on Every Scrap Countz, but I want to remember the details!
For months now Bailey has been pee-pee trained. She never has accidents and wears pull ups at nap and night time. She always asks for a pull up to poop in, or she goes during nap time. I've always just submitted, although I would ask her if she wanted to try to go in the potty. She ALWAYS said no...
UNTIL...we were at a wedding this weekend, and she said, "I have to go poo poo". I did have a pull up in my bag just in case, but I didn't tell her. So, we went to the bathroom and she went. Then, 20 minutes later, she was still so excited that she actually did it, that she wanted to go again.
Hutch said his favorite part of the wedding reception was watching me take her to the bathroom a million times! Awesome!
Also, if you're still reading..., I just wanted to say there is such freedom in being a mom to more than one child. Things like being only pee-pee trained don't stress you out at all. Being on the other side, I just knew she'd let me know when she was ready. In Cole's entire Kindergarten class, there's not a single kid in a diaper:) Now if I could just see on the other side of what my strong willed boy will turn out like!!!
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Cole & Natalie
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Apparently Natalie switched back to sitting with Cole at lunch. I'm not sure why, but he said "she's back". And, she's been playing with him at the playground, even though she doesn't like Tag.
He also comes home with notes from girls EVERY SINGLE DAY!
We are so thankful he is tender and sweet, even to girls! Lots of his Kindergarten friends aren't liking hanging out with girls these days!
More later...
Apparently Natalie switched back to sitting with Cole at lunch. I'm not sure why, but he said "she's back". And, she's been playing with him at the playground, even though she doesn't like Tag.
He also comes home with notes from girls EVERY SINGLE DAY!
We are so thankful he is tender and sweet, even to girls! Lots of his Kindergarten friends aren't liking hanging out with girls these days!
More later...
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
An Update from Mrs. King today...
"FYI- Cole has had a better day today in terms of calmness, raising his hand, and waiting for his turn. I think he probably learned a good lesson yesterday! I appreciate tender heart!" -Mrs. King
1st Email from Mrs. King
Cole had to switch to yellow on the behavior chart yesterday in Spanish. He was so distraught that I emailed Mrs. King. Here is her response:
"Cole is a precious boy- very considerate and deeply compassionate toward his peers. But he is a boy and sometimes his energy and talkative spirit get the best of him. Yesterday he was pretty active and talkative from the start. I gave him a few warnings about interrupting me and running in the classroom, but it was not a big deal. I’m not sure about what happened in Spanish, but my guess is that he was talking or interrupting. I would just speak with him about raising his hand and listening to others who are talking. He really calmed down after that so I think he got the message." -Mrs. King
We thank God every day for Mrs. King. She totally has our spirited boy under control! More stories on Natalie & Cole to come!
"Cole is a precious boy- very considerate and deeply compassionate toward his peers. But he is a boy and sometimes his energy and talkative spirit get the best of him. Yesterday he was pretty active and talkative from the start. I gave him a few warnings about interrupting me and running in the classroom, but it was not a big deal. I’m not sure about what happened in Spanish, but my guess is that he was talking or interrupting. I would just speak with him about raising his hand and listening to others who are talking. He really calmed down after that so I think he got the message." -Mrs. King
We thank God every day for Mrs. King. She totally has our spirited boy under control! More stories on Natalie & Cole to come!
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
A (Girl) Friend
So, the cute stories between Cole & Natalie continue. Natalie is Cole's school friend. He says, "She is really pretty." They obviously have a thing for each other, both lighting up in each other's presence!
I went to school lunch on Friday. It was Bake Sale Friday. Natalie is diabetic. When Mrs. Gray announced that Cole's table could go get something from the Sale, Natalie burst into tears. Cole got his cupcake, returned to the table, and saw his sweet girl. So, he quickly BEGGED me to hide and take home his cupcake (this is a HUGE deal because if you know anything about Cole, you KNOW he loves sugar). sniff, sniff..."the most tender-hearted boy" (that was his award from PreK 4, btw!).
So, I hid the cupcake and we tried to distract poor Natalie. A minute later, she told Mrs. Gray that she was crying because she "couldn't find her Capri Sun straw". As soon as my sugar-lovin, tender-hearted boy heard that, he asked for his cupcake back!
I went to school lunch on Friday. It was Bake Sale Friday. Natalie is diabetic. When Mrs. Gray announced that Cole's table could go get something from the Sale, Natalie burst into tears. Cole got his cupcake, returned to the table, and saw his sweet girl. So, he quickly BEGGED me to hide and take home his cupcake (this is a HUGE deal because if you know anything about Cole, you KNOW he loves sugar). sniff, sniff..."the most tender-hearted boy" (that was his award from PreK 4, btw!).
So, I hid the cupcake and we tried to distract poor Natalie. A minute later, she told Mrs. Gray that she was crying because she "couldn't find her Capri Sun straw". As soon as my sugar-lovin, tender-hearted boy heard that, he asked for his cupcake back!
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Here's a Note I Received Today...
...from a parent in Cole's Kindergarten class:
Hi Meg,
I keep hoping to see you at school, but have missed you in the mornings! I just wanted to tell you that I sure am getting a kick out of hearing Natalie talk about her and Cole playing together at recess. They seem to have really hit it off. Did you know that last week he wrote her a note that said he loves her? She brought it home last week and it is adorable! It was decorated with stickers and in an envelope. Too cute!
Have a good rest of the week!
Nicole
Hi Meg,
I keep hoping to see you at school, but have missed you in the mornings! I just wanted to tell you that I sure am getting a kick out of hearing Natalie talk about her and Cole playing together at recess. They seem to have really hit it off. Did you know that last week he wrote her a note that said he loves her? She brought it home last week and it is adorable! It was decorated with stickers and in an envelope. Too cute!
Have a good rest of the week!
Nicole
A Day at the Oceanfront
We headed to the Oceanfront this weekend so Bubba could "surf" on the big waves. When we arrived, he was ready to go.
He quickly looked fearful though as I watched from the sandy beach...
Unsure whether to smile or cry as Daddy lets go
anticipating the drop off...
and he dropped off:)
And the verdict is...
...He LOVED it!
And, he did this for hours with BIG smiles every ride!
And, Sissy saw those smiles, and wanted to get in on the action!
Ready, Set, Get Your Life Jacket On (before Mommy has a heart condition at age 30), and...
Go...
She was happy, but said, "No No I do it. Bubba do it."
For those of you still looking at our pics...here are some more from the fun day!
Monday, September 12, 2011
Motor Mouth
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It's the 3rd week of school and apparently kids are getting comfortable with Mrs. King. Cole has loved every second and has come home with a new friend every day. I guess he's made too many friends because he came home on Friday saying he had to move seats. I asked him if anyone else did, and he said no. I also asked him if he had to "move to yellow" (stop light behavior chart...green is best, yellow is next), and he again said "no". The best part of it all is that Mrs. King put him right next to the shyest girl in the class. She literally doesn't talk at all. She had to move to the yellow in PE because she would not participate. Now, the question will be: will Cole get her to talk.
This same thing happened last year. Cole was successful in getting SHY SARAH to laugh and talk!!
It's the 3rd week of school and apparently kids are getting comfortable with Mrs. King. Cole has loved every second and has come home with a new friend every day. I guess he's made too many friends because he came home on Friday saying he had to move seats. I asked him if anyone else did, and he said no. I also asked him if he had to "move to yellow" (stop light behavior chart...green is best, yellow is next), and he again said "no". The best part of it all is that Mrs. King put him right next to the shyest girl in the class. She literally doesn't talk at all. She had to move to the yellow in PE because she would not participate. Now, the question will be: will Cole get her to talk.
This same thing happened last year. Cole was successful in getting SHY SARAH to laugh and talk!!
Friday, September 9, 2011
2nd Camping Trip
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Both kiddos seem to be great little campers. Thanks to the Cole family for always making it more fun by bringing every snack imaginable!
We stayed up eating smores and chatting til about 10. Then, everyone crashed quickly and awoke around 6:45. It was a great trip!
Both kiddos seem to be great little campers. Thanks to the Cole family for always making it more fun by bringing every snack imaginable!
We stayed up eating smores and chatting til about 10. Then, everyone crashed quickly and awoke around 6:45. It was a great trip!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Cole's K Class Visitation
Last night was Cole's Kindergarten Class Visitation. Mrs. King informed us of a lot, including that HOMEWORK will start today. Homework is serious stuff in Kindergarten!
Mrs. King also told us that she can already tell that Cole is "very bright". She said they've been learning patterns in math (ie: square/circle/square/circle). She had just mentioned to the students, in passing, that you can label the patterns "ABAB" or "ABCABC". Then, Cole went back to his seat and made patterns like instructed. Then, he took it upon himself to give each one of his patterns the appropriate pattern labels ("ABAB").
Cole has already mentioned that K is "very easy". I think Hutch and I are fine with him thinking it's easy as long as he's not bored (ie: behavior problems). Giftedness isn't tested until 2nd grade, so we've got a long road of thinking school is easy:)
Of course, part of us has to wonder whether Cole is truly gifted or if he's just smart. He has ALWAYS picked up on something the 1st time he's taught it (except disciplinary measures:)).
Mrs. King also told us that she can already tell that Cole is "very bright". She said they've been learning patterns in math (ie: square/circle/square/circle). She had just mentioned to the students, in passing, that you can label the patterns "ABAB" or "ABCABC". Then, Cole went back to his seat and made patterns like instructed. Then, he took it upon himself to give each one of his patterns the appropriate pattern labels ("ABAB").
Cole has already mentioned that K is "very easy". I think Hutch and I are fine with him thinking it's easy as long as he's not bored (ie: behavior problems). Giftedness isn't tested until 2nd grade, so we've got a long road of thinking school is easy:)
Of course, part of us has to wonder whether Cole is truly gifted or if he's just smart. He has ALWAYS picked up on something the 1st time he's taught it (except disciplinary measures:)).
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Bailey's In Trouble?
I think most of you have learned that Bailey says most of her first words in each sentence twice. It's something I so want to remember because I know it'll be gone soon. Today as she was getting ready for nap time, I had told her twice to come over to me so I could put her diaper on. I guess she could hear in my voice that I was frustrated, so she came on over and said, "I I listen?". I think it's precious that she didn't even know if she WAS listening or not. With Cole as a big brother she probably is confused as to what LISTENING THE FIRST TIME even means:)
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
Bailey's Prayer
For a couple weeks, Bailey has asked to bless the meal at dinnertime. Tonight we could actually understand her words mumbled together! It was the most precious prayer! She prayed, "Dear God, thank you for Bubba, Daddy, Mama, food, my tiny bear, Bubba's tiny bear. -Amen".
East Beach
Our friend Rosemary moved away, and is missing our neighborhood. I can't even begin to imagine how much we'd miss it: the beach, the pool, the playground, the friends, the front porch parties, the random daily visitors...the list goes on forever! She asked Shannon to take pictures of East Beach. Well I had just seen my friend Becca's blog, where she made words out of surroundings. So, we went through the neighborhood (on golfcart, of course) and took pictures to spell EAST BEACH!
Friday, August 26, 2011
Blondies
I photographed the most beautiful blonde family again this summer. Here is the sweet mama with her senior!
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Bailey is Potty Trained
I keep forgetting to post this. For weeks now, Bailey has been potty trained (or maybe I should say "Pee Pee Trained"). She poops during nap time in her diaper, but successfully pees all day long in the potty. She has pooed a couple times in the potty, but prefers to in her diaper during rest time. we're rolling with it! We just love her bum in undies!!!!
Monday, August 22, 2011
WBWW
To those of you who still check this blog, I wanted to let you know that I will be doing What Bailey Wore Wednesday on the other blog now. I will post it at 7 a.m. every Wednesday!
Speaking of Bailey, she is talking so much these days! She's starting to stand up for herself too!
Speaking of Bailey, she is talking so much these days! She's starting to stand up for herself too!
Friday, August 19, 2011
One Thing I Never Thought I'd Have To Say
Geez, being a parent is hilarious sometimes! Hutch and I constantly have to turn our heads because we are dying laughing. Like tonight, when Cole randomly decided to smear his hamburger's ketchup on Bailey's cheek! I literally was forced to string these words together, "Cole, please don't smear your hamburger on your sister's face." What?!
Thursday, August 18, 2011
The New Blog
Thanks for taking the time to comment on my other blog: www.everyscrapcountz.blogspot.com! I am very excited to see what the Lord has in store.
I will continue to update this blog with personal stuff about our family and kiddos!
I will continue to update this blog with personal stuff about our family and kiddos!
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
It's up and running!!!!
Alright Coles Cove fans: my official blog is up and running! Head on over for your own private tour. Please comment (it takes 20 seconds) on as many posts as you wish! I will start telling others tomorrow, so enjoy your very own private viewing!
www.everyscrapcountz.blogspot.com
Notice that it has a "z" in it!!
Thanks to you all!
Meg
www.everyscrapcountz.blogspot.com
Notice that it has a "z" in it!!
Thanks to you all!
Meg
WBWW
This was supposed to be my first post on my new blog (and it still will, if it's up today), but while you wait!!!
THIS ONE IS GONE! CONGRATS CHARLENE!
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Size: 3T
Price: $15 (originally $44)
This is one of my favs from this summer!!!
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Size: Toddler
Price: $15
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Size: 3T
Price: $10 (originally $30)
THIS ONE IS GONE! CONGRATS EMILY!
Brand: Rosalina (http://www.childrenscottage.net/rojo.html)
Size: 2T
Price: $20 (originally $50)
THESE ARE GONE! CONGRATS CHARLENE!
Shoes
Brand: L'Amour (http://www.bestdressedchild.com/lamourshoes.html)
Size: 8
Price: $12 (originally $36)
THIS ONE IS GONE! CONGRATS CHARLENE!
Brand: LeTop (http://www.letop-usa.com/shop/productgrid?section=girl&category=dresses)
Size: 3T
Price: $15 (originally $44)
This is one of my favs from this summer!!!
Size: Toddler
Price: $15
Size: 3T
Price: $10 (originally $30)
THIS ONE IS GONE! CONGRATS EMILY!
Brand: Rosalina (http://www.childrenscottage.net/rojo.html)
Size: 2T
Price: $20 (originally $50)
Shoes
Brand: L'Amour (http://www.bestdressedchild.com/lamourshoes.html)
Size: 8
Price: $12 (originally $36)
Waiting...
My blog designer will finish up my new blog this morning. So, my first post will hopefully be later today...
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Senior Pics of Paige
It's finally Paige's turn to do Senior Pictures! I've been taking fun pictures of her for years just because. She is one of my favorite models. She knows exactly what she wants. She even comes prepared with examples! Love this beautiful girl!
I am starting to do some photography (the kind where you start charging:) on the side. If you know of anyone who wants family, senior, XMas card (yes, I'm on the ball!) or other pics, just let me know!
I am starting to do some photography (the kind where you start charging:) on the side. If you know of anyone who wants family, senior, XMas card (yes, I'm on the ball!) or other pics, just let me know!
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