Straight Hair

I finally took the plunge last evening and salvaged my increasingly greying scalp for a much needed cut and color enhancement. Finding a new hairdresser upon each new move is one frustrating task! I find myself completely jumping in to uncharted territory asking everyone and anyone for suggestions and strong recommendations.

After numerous calls to salons I finally decided on one featured in the weekly newspaper. All the stylists pictured had great hair. When I called to make the appointment, the receptionist assured me she had the stylist for me...boy did she! I will gladly sing the her prasises as she did a wonderful job covering my natural highlights and giving my hair some shine and bounce. To top it off, she somehow managed to blow it out straight and give me a WHOLE new look...check it out!

George the Monkey

It has been a bit crazed with the preschoolers in the house the past two weeks. We have had the opportunity to have, George, the class monkey visit with us. George comes home with the student assigned to bring in the snack on the next class day. The Little Dudes teacher wisely scheduled their snack duty back to back. However, with a school holiday and then Columbus Day, I did not anticipate George being in the house for over a week. Not a problem you would think. George, you see, is a stuffed animal that arrives in a HUGE yellow bag accompanied by a marble composition notebook. Each child is to document his time spent with George in the notebook.

Well, the Little Dudes interpreted having George around as a true homework assignment and wanted to make sure they had noteworthy adventures to share. George was included in all activities, he participated in family conversations (annoying high pitched monkey-speak), and extra events were scheduled in George's honor. George was treated as a guest as we pulled out all the stoppers. We made Shrinky Dinks, wrapped presents, stamped cards, and baked with George. I was so thrilled to have George return to school this Wednesday as I was running out of activities and not eager to return to Michaels for more supplies. I do know I will be better prepared for George's next visit. The Little Dudes are already making plans!

Litte Dude B with George

George up to mischief!

Making Shrinky Dinks. George needed a "Monkey Tag."

George was helping Little Dude M craft
The edible craft...chocolate covered mummy pretzel

Smiles

I have been on a quest as of late to try and capture "authentic" smiles from the munchkins. I find myself chasing them around the house, the playground, and other locations trying to catch that Pulitzer photo that will resemble the candid joy and personality of each. The frustration of having a memory stick full of fake smiles induced by uttering "cheese" is exhausting. I truly feel a sense of accomplishment as I managed capture the true essence of the Moloko siblings in these photos in the past week.

Litte Dude B

Big Sister

Little Dude M

Boys at Play

Last Sunday afternoon was beautiful. The Little Dudes and Hubby were outside in the back yard hanging out waiting for the Eagles vs Redskins game to start. I grabbed the camera and captured some classic photos.

Little Dude B...future QB?

Huddle Confusion

Now what do I do?

Perfecting the Letter "S"

Little Dude M has perfected the Letter "S" and is smitten! About three weeks ago, as I was in a long line of cars to pick the Little Dudes up from school, I noticed Little Dude M coming out of the school holding hands with a pretty little girl, Sophia. I assumed they had been paired up as buddies to exit the building, but, as I inched up in the car line, I observed how closely they were huddled together, watched the sporadic hugs, and the continued hand holding. Next thing I know, Little Dude M's face contorts into a pout and the tears began to flow...Sophia's car was ahead of mine in the line. He looked so forlorn as her car drove off.

As he entered the car, he was just inconsolable and worried that it would be three days until he saw Sophia again. He quickly shared with me that she played with him on the playground and that she likes trains too! I quickly learned, that if I am not one of the first Mom's in the pick up line that tears and pouting ensue if she gets in her car first.

I thought he was the lone participant in this "crush" however, this does not appear to be the case. I had the opportunity to read to the Preschool class last Friday and witnessed Little Dude M say "Sophia, I saved you a spot on the carpet." She quickly sat next to him and put her head on his shoulder. It appears to be a mutual admiration as a flurry of cards and pictures have been created and shared with one another. Little Dude M has become quite proficient at spelling Sophia and has mastered the letter "S."

The most hilarious aspect is that Little Dude M has taken on Hubby's ribbing with such finesse and maturity (beyond that of a 4 year old) and emphatically let his Dad know that "GIRLS DO NOT HAVE COOTIES" as he had been instructed. This past Sunday, Max was very wiggly in church and kept looking around...he was in search of Sophia.

Little Dude M

Updated Look

Figured it was time to change the 'ole blog and when it came to looking for a new picture, I could not find one that aptly portrayed our new surroundings. As I was sorting through photos, I found a photo Big Sister had taken of one the beloved squishables-a platypus named Pete. The closest things to pets in the Moloko household are the Webkinz Beagle, Aida, the Webkinz Bullfrog, Dee and then Pete, also a Webkinz. These critters have taken on personas created by the munchkins, providing hours of enjoyment as they immerse themselves in the virtual world. Seeing as Aida, Pete, and Dee have become additional family members, I figured I would introduce them with great fanfare....a spot on the blog.