Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Tooth Fairy II

So with much ceremony, we put the tooth under the pillow.

Gwen: You know, Ivy at daycare said that Tooth Fairy is not real.
Me: She did?
Gwen: Yes. She also said that Santa Clause is not real. Can you believe it?
Me: And what do you think?
Gwen: I think that they are real, just they do not want you to see them, and because you can't see them doesn't mean they are not real! You will see, the Tooth Fairy will probably sneak in tonight right after I fall asleep.

Monday, March 30, 2009

Tooth Fairy didn't come

Gwenchik had a shaky tooth for the last couple of days. I was woken up really early this morning, because she finally lost her tooth in her sleep and came running, clutching her tooth in her fist.

Gwen: Mom, I lost the tooth in the middle of the night!
Me: Great!
Gwen: But the Tooth Fairy did not come! I put the tooth under the pillow, but she didn't come! And I waited and waited....
Me: Well, you really need to put it in a special bag, under the pillow with much ceremony so that the Tooth Fairy comes. And we can do it tonight.

Friday, March 27, 2009

Mom knows everything

Today was our dairy day for Gwenchik. At least once a week we try to have a daily only meal.
I suggested to top the yogurt and cottage cheese with a bit of honey.

George: Well, just do not give too much
Gwen (watching me making the swirls): Mom know best, really. Knows how much honey to pour, and always when I am lying.....

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

How I love thee...

Gwyneth will give almost anything for sweets :)

Gwen: Mom, I love you more than candy.
Me: Hmmm
Gwen: Mom, if I had a choice between you and a candy, I would only want you!!!

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Wishing on a star

We were walking outside and looked up at the dark blue-black sky where a single bright start was visible.

Gwen: Look at that star
Me: Yes, it is a wishing start. You can make a wish and it might come true.
Gwen: I wish, I wish, I wish Mommy will always be happy and with me!

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Just today...

Just today:

Up at 7 am,
left our house around 8 am
math class at 9 am
birthday party at 11 am
opera "Magic Flute" at 1:30 pm
home 4 pm
playdate at 5pm

and the day is not over!!!

Monday, March 2, 2009

Maslennitza

We just survived out annual tradition of "maslennitza" - variety of crepes with different fillings brought by everyone to the table. We had about 14 adults and 6 children. Now that the kids are older, they tend to entertain themselves better. They were running around playing different game, and in general, had very few complaints.

Gwen: I loved Maslennitza. Now, we need to invent another holiday.
Me: Why?
Gwen: So that we can invite a lot of kids.
Me: Well, we can just organize a play date.
Gwen: Sure, but it has to be giant play date with lots of kids!