Four Jingle Bells

 I was able to get a babysitter for the other kids to go on a field trip with Hailey. Since moving and having William, I haven't been able to volunteer in the classroom and I really missed it.  Glad we had the chance to do this, since we were moving soon.  They got to plant their own plants.  We went through the greenhouse and learned a lot about different kinds of plants. It was really interesting! We saw a lot of plants from the desert, so that made us feel at home.  Hailey's group.  She was in the "I am responsible group".  I don't remember what they really called it, but kids who can take care of themselves and listen.  I was really proud of her that she has worked hard to be a good student.  Hailey and her friend, Chloe with elephant ears in the botanical garden.  It is so beautiful in there! We were guided by a former teacher and he knew how to manage a class without being mean.  It was amazing to watch. ...

 The weather finally started to get nice enough to play in the water.  Brooke and William loved playing and splashing in it.  Who needs a pool when you have buckets of water!    Spencer brought me this flower from preschool for Mother's Day.  He was so sweet about it and very proud of himself.  He kept saying it was a big surprise!  I usually don't ask for anything for Mother's Day, but this year I wanted the kids to get me whatever they wanted.  No matter if it was the ugliest necklace or shirt!  I just wanted something from their sweet personalities.  Brooke got me the white towel, which has been great because it is the softest towel in the house!  I had mentioned a few days before that I had always wanted a pastry cutter but just used forks.  Hailey remember and got me the pastry cutter!   The yellow flowers are also from her from school.  Spencer got me a "diamond ring".  He has been taking...