It's somewhat known that I like to play board games, and my gentle nature takes a back seat to my competitive side on these occasions. So, when Ben wanted to learn how to play Monopoly, I was super excited! The trouble is...those board game skills must run in the family. I was really trying to win, and he absolutely creamed me! I see many more (fiercely competitive) games in our future...
Since January, Ben's school has had a storyteller "in residence" named Jeff Stockton. For months, the kids have learned the art of storytelling from Jeff and now it was their turn to show off their new talents. Ben chose to tell the story of Stellaluna. He did a fantastic job, and I was so impressed at all the stories we heard. These kids have developed really useful skills in terms of memorization and public speaking. A fun night full of great stories!
Nathalie's class went on a field trip to the Sunnyside Garden Center. This garden center has a lot more than flowers to impress the kids, including a talking parrot and koi pond. The kids had a great time and got some nice ideas for Mother's Day... :)
Ben and Nathalie both got new bikes last year for Easter. So, when this Easter rolled around, she kept telling me she wanted a new bike. I had to explain that a bike is not a gift you get every year...it is intended to last for many years before you need a new one. Over this last year, Nathalie has been riding this new bike well, but it seemed like maybe we had gone a little too big and that it would be hard for her to balance once the training wheels come off. One Sunday, we went into Canadian Tire for a new bike helmet and came out with a new (a bit smaller) bike! I guess Nathalie was right after all! :) She adores her new wheels...wonder why? Can anyone guess her favorite color? Oh my...
One of Nathalie's preschool friends, Reid, invited us to join him and his mom to see Raffi! If it's possible, I think the moms enjoyed the show even more than the kiddos. :) What a cool guy and he put on a great show of old favorites and a few new tunes as well!
And last, but certainly not least, we enjoyed a date night out with friends, Rene and Christina, at Model Milk, declared one of Calgary's best restaurants. It was delicious, and we loved spending time with new friends.
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