Saturday was the nicest day of this past weekend. After dance class, I told Gillian to get dressed and when she was done she could play outside. As she was getting dressed, John and Daddy arrived home. Daddy wanted to run some errands so we all headed out. When we were done we had lunch and then Daddy told the kids that they needed to pick up sticks before they played. The kids got their gloves on and picked up sticks.
Once they were done with their chore, they were free to play. Gillian spent the rest of the day playing on the swing set. I saw her swinging and noticed she was wearing a winter scarf. I asked Daddy, "What's with the scarf?" He said "I told her she didn't need to wear it. It's too nice out. She said 'But it looks good.' Hard to argue with that!"
I have a kitchen island that on occasion I will have Gillian sit on to tell me about her day. It is the perfect height so I can look her in the eye as we are talking.
This week while I was making dinner, I turned around and there she was sitting on the island.
She has figured out how to climb up and down on the island. She is very proud of her accomplishment and anytime I am in the kitchen she sits on the island.
Daddy spent the afternoon power washing the back of the house and the deck. And Gillian spent at least a half hour watching him. She stood at the back slider and watched him clean. Daddy would tease her and spray the slider door with water and she was flinch as if the water was really going to hit her. Daddy's hard work turned into entertainment for Gillian.
And yes, she is wearing her Easter dress. We told her to get dressed and this is what she picked out.
Gillian's Preschool Graduation was on Tuesday last week. She was very excited to graduate and was up bright and early that morning.
Daddy and I dropped Gillian off at school and we were able to get front row seats for graduation. TLC combined the Kindergarten and Preschool Graduations, so there was a lot of kids. Graduation started with the kid marching in and lining up. Once everyone was lined up, the kids introduced themselves. Gillian proudly said her name loud for everyone to hear.
After the graduates introduced themselves, they sang Phil Collins' "On My Way."
Next we said the Pledge of Allegiance, and the kids sang "My Country Tis of Thee." The graduates then sang "Over the Rainbow."
The Kindergarten kids also read "Pete the Cat" while the Preschool class said the refrain. I didn't get video of that, but the kids did an awesome job! After the story, it was time to present the diplomas.
Gillian accepted her diploma proudly. She also went back in line and clapped for each and every one of her classmates. Then the kids recited a poem and then they sang "The World is a Rainbow."
They finished off the graduation by singing "It's a Small World." And we also got to watch a slideshow of pictures from this past year. It's amazing to see how much they have grown.
I'm so proud of our little girl. She is going to do awesome in Kindergarten next year!
Gillian graduated from Preschool today. To celebrate, we decided to take her to get her ears pierced. Well, I wanted to get her ears pierced. She was a little nervous about it, but felt better when I told her that I would get matching earrings.
She was very brave when we went to the store. She sat in the chair and picked out her earrings (pink sparkly hearts).
She waited patiently while we filled out paperwork, figured out the best position for the holes and cleaned her ears.
Then it was time, she sat up tall. And the lady pierced her first ear. Gillian had no reaction. She just sat there, completely stunned. But when it was time for the next ear she grimaced and a few tears came out.
Aunt Betty captured the whole thing on video. Don't mind Daddy walking past the camera to check on Gillian.
She cried for a little bit, and told us that it hurt. I have to say that I am very impressed with how brave and strong she was. There was potential for way more drama.
Here she is showing off her new earrings. And yes, I am wearing mine too. I promised!
