http://www.sothisisparenthood.com/blog Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:56:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Peter's best friend, Jacob, celebrated his 5th birthday with a train themed party - combined with his sister's 8th birthday. His mom, Angelina, asked if I would design the invitation. So I designed an invitation. And then Mike re-drew it because I suck at drawing. Angelina loved it. And I ... http://www.sothisisparenthood.com/blog/?p=1651 Peter's 6 weeks of swim classes have come to an end. Frankly, I'm kinda glad. Having to take him to class 4 days/week for 6 weeks gets tiresome. This summer he didn't advance a level. He's still in level 3 (4 is the highest). He still needs to perfect his ... http://www.sothisisparenthood.com/blog/?p=1644 Peter had a lot of fun at his week-long music class. It was held at our neighbor's house, who is a music teacher. So easiest commute ever! Our neighbor usually does the camp every summer but the last few years she had to cancel because she didn't get enough sign-ups. ... http://www.sothisisparenthood.com/blog/?p=1640 We went to a party this weekend in Discovery Bay, about 45mins from us. Mike's best friend, Mark, has a family vacation home there on the water. They have boats, kayaks, jet skies and a water trampoline. What more could you ask for in a vacation home? I just hope ... http://www.sothisisparenthood.com/blog/?p=1634 This summer is Peter's most scheduled to date. Two weeks of swim classes quickly turned into six. At only $40 per 2 weeks of lessons, I think it's a good deal. The first 2 weeks are with Nicholas; the second 2 weeks are with Nicholas, Hunter, and Ella; and, the ... http://www.sothisisparenthood.com/blog/?p=1626 That's it, 4 weeks of summer school is over. Peter loved it as much on the first day as on the last day. He was so proud of all the work/projects he completed. From what I could tell, the class focused mostly on what he already covered in preschool. I ... http://www.sothisisparenthood.com/blog/?p=1621 On July 4th, we celebrated 10 years of wedding bliss. Time flies when you're having fun! As usual, since the nation joins in our celebration along with fireworks, we don't do much else except exchange cards. This year was no exception. If money was no object, I would have loved ... http://www.sothisisparenthood.com/blog/?p=1604 We spent the holiday at Jacob's house. First, we ate some BBQ: Then, the kids played outside: Then, they played inside: And finally, it was time for fireworks: Hope everyone had a fun holiday! http://www.sothisisparenthood.com/blog/?p=1599 Peter is attending a month-long class for incoming kindergartners. The class is held at what will be his elementary school. It's not a mandatory class but I thought it would be good for him to get familiar with the school - and the schedule. He goes every day from 8:15-noon. ... http://www.sothisisparenthood.com/blog/?p=1583 Dinner playdate at Jacob's: Watching Charlotte's Web at the movie theater: Piano trial class - we'll start lessons in the fall: Jacob came home with us from school one day and stayed for 5 hrs. It felt like the longest day of my life! Peter had a blast of course! http://www.sothisisparenthood.com/blog/?p=1592