Soccer again

 Back with our old team - this will be Matteo's SIXTH season with these coaches.  And back together with the same team we have enjoyed for so many seasons.

 

Look for some strong defense movies in the future. Go Cardinals !!

Intrepid

We enjoyed a trip to NYC today courtesy of the local library and took in the Intrepid.  Something we have been trying to do since April.

The kids enjoyed getting inside everything possible and trying it out.

We all enjoyed the largeness of the space to shuttle.  Such a sight to behold.

And I will never get  over the skyline.  I was fortunate enough that Jules, Matteo & Poppi went into a submarine in the end, Chloe fell asleep and I just sat and took in the beauty of this skyline for well over an hour.  And as Chloe woke up I headed down 3 levels only to discover the elevator was not working and hence, carrying CHloe and managing the stroller we ventured downstairs.

So fortunate Poppi came to stay for the weekend and will be sad to see him leave tomorrow.

Hawaiian Day

Loved Matteo's outfit for Hawaiian day!

 

And yes, the bus has been quiet for a bit now.

Sleeping & Reading

Matteo has gone back to sleeping well at night.  Even laughing in his sleep, which is always a great sign.

And his reading 15 minutes a day continues to explode.  What a wonder to be part of, a child learning to read.

Day off

Having off from school today - I would say the better part of the morning was spent with me cleaning out closets and drawers and the kids playing nicely  - - side by side, though separate in their actions.  

It was lovely.

mismatch day

Mismatch day at school (and yes, Dolly too got in on the action with the different shoes....all day).

days off

Matteo had off from school Monday and Tuesday this week for the Jewish Holidays.  At one point Matteo informed me he didn't like having off four days and missed his teacher and bus driver.  To which I thought to myself, "Oh Matteo that bus driver does not miss you"  LOL.