Scissor Mishaps by Lexi

Ryan and I are very different.  

I am overly optimistic, where he tends to lean toward the more pessimistic side of the spectrum.  At least, when the kids are concerned.  I like to believe that they will make good decisions, and if they don't, a learning experience is what will come out of it.  

He believes that if it's possible, it will happen;   therefore we must prevent the incident from ever occurring by removing the cause of the imaginary, foreseen problem. 

One of the things we have had discussions about in the past is scissors.  I feel that having "safe" scissors with-in the children's reach is important for them to practice cutting and improve this important skill, as well as to use when they need to open a package that their little fingers can't manipulate.  

He has ALWAYS disagreed.  

Well....  Maybe....  Just maybe....  He was right.  

Yes, I said it...  He was right!!! 

We had an incident.  Lexi was "occupying" herself in the school room, and just happened to be using scissors.  

She was cutting paper. 

At least in the beginning.  

Until she did this:

Two HUGE chunks of hair!  GONE!!!  Here are the remains.. 

May they rest in peace.

I had no idea what we were going to do with this mess she created on her head!!!  Would we cut it all off? 

Would we just trim it in hopes it would soon blend together??  

Would we do nothing???  

At this point it appears we are choosing to do nothing. 

Cover it up, and pretend it never happened!  

Luckily, I had a portion of her hair pulled up in a band when she decided to play beautician on herself.  This section, when out of the band, nearly covers all the damage!!!  

Here is the new style I have chosen to mask the disaster:

 I think I should by stock in hair clips.  It looks like we'll be using them for QUITE AWHILE!!!  

Someday, when all the hair has grown back, we can share a good laugh.  LOL....  I can't help it.....  I really do think it's a little funny.  

(Don't tell Ryan!!!)

Kindergarten Graduation and Play

Taylor and one of his best friends Brooke kept each other occupied looking at the program for the big event.......

The play and graduation ceremony for the Kindergarten class of 2011!

Lexi was one of the 8 children chosen to play a part in the play.

(I am so proud of her!) 

The rest of the Kindergarten children sang beautifully!!! 

The organization and narration of the performance by the teachers was very impressive!

Are these not the SCARIEST chicken chicken feet you've ever seen??? 

 

It seemed like a good idea at the time, but they turned out really, really scary!  They went in the trash immediately after the show.  Next time I have to make a costume, I'm DEFINITELY not going to waste my time on such a crazy project!!!  

After the children's performance, the commencement of the graduation began....

When I was in Kindergarten, there was no such thing as "Kindergarten Graduation".  I thought the idea was really, really silly; however, I have to say.....

It was PRECIOUS!!! 

 Lexi loves Ms. Moore!

 This is Lexi's best friend Hailey.

They will get to be in the same class for 1st grade too (Ms. Kittle's class).

I'm so excited for her!!!

(Although, we will really miss Ms. Moore!)

Baking Party!

For Lexi's 6th Birthday party, she wanted a baking party.
On the menu to prepare: Cupcakes and Sugar Cookies!

 
The girls helped mix the frosting (all 5 colors!), mix the cupcake batter, pour it into the pans, roll and cut the cookies,
and of course....
decorate them all!!!

 
Can you see the frosting ring around her mouth? 
She just couldn't refrain from sampling the goods.

 
Lexi's Kindergarten teacher Ms. Moore joined in on the fun.
It was amazing.... She never left Lexi's side. 
They have built such an incredible relationship, that she offered to tutor Lexi after school next year,
because "she would miss her so much".
I think it's very sweet!!!

SPRINKLES!!!

 
All the girls were able to decorate 6 cupcakes and as many cookies as they wanted.
4 of the cupcakes were placed in a take-home bakery box,
complete with a bow to take home.
The other 2 were added to a cake board to become Lexi's birthday cake.
In my opinion...
It turned out adorable!!!

 
As something extra to do, the kids played 
"Pin the Candle on the Cake".
I love watching their excitement over being blindfolded to paste something on a sign.
I wish we could bottle that kind of simple joy!

 
Party favors: A personalized apron, a baker's hat, their own cake bag with various decorating tips, a recipe, a set of mini spatulas, their decorated cupcakes and cookies, and finally...
A baking box filled with baking themed favors such as:
a blank "recipe book", stickers, lip gloss, and body glitter.

(What more does a girl need???)

I was surprised about one thing though...
After decorating all these treats, 
they hardly wanted to eat any!!!