home

Archive for October, 2017

Flashback Friday

Friday, October 13th, 2017

It’s that time of year…. Halloween flashbacks! First up: all the little Stitches. Ane: Tad: Rerun: Thumper: I loved that costume, and I definitely made it last!



Art of the Week – Pumpkin Color Values

Thursday, October 12th, 2017

Even though Tad got his braces on Monday, nothing was going to keep him away from art class!  This week, the class studied color values, and drew a pumpkin that the teacher had set up under a spotlight (to create shades). The pumpkin was drawn in pencil, and then the colors were done in chalk […]



The Nocturnal Wanderer

Wednesday, October 11th, 2017

Three o’clock in the morning is an ungodly hour to rise. So is five, after your parents put you back to bed the first time. Staying awake from 5-6, and then deciding to fall back asleep in Mom and Dad’s bed, is okay. Unless your school bus arrives at 7:45. Not cool, Thumper.



The Day Tad Got Braces

Tuesday, October 10th, 2017

Or as he continues to call them, “bracelets.” Tad finally got the go-ahead from our orthodontist, and it was time to start getting his teeth fixed.  He was not thrilled with the idea, and spent much time protesting loudly.  By the time the day finally arrived yesterday, he was a bundle of nerves. And by […]