Ingenious

Yes, we want the boys to know they can count on us. Yes, we want scaffolding opportunities. Yes, we (meaning really me) want to continuously work on their ZPD (geek term alert - see Vygotsky). But when I caught Adonis taking initiative in "solving" his own problem on his own, I couldn't help but smile and observe how it'd develop :)

Problem: toy is higher than he can reach

Solution: make self taller

Conclusion: although the logic is right, an extra few inches would be helpful 

Notice the orange "dot" on top if the door? That's the goal. 

Preschool excitement

As the teachers pulled the sandbox cover this morning, we found a toad chilling in it!

While the teachers and parents laughed nervously, Adonis and Apollo chased it away and saved the day!

Superheroes in the making :)

"I want to be Brazil"

Apollo diz pro pai: 

- Papai, hoje eu quero ser o Brasil. 

O pai empresta a blusa canarinho e meio segundo depois Adonis diz:

- Papai, eu também quero ser o Brasil!

Procura-se outra blusa canarinho, mas nada. Depois de muito papo convence-se que a verde também rola. 

Alguns minutos depois, os dois somem. Os encontro lá em cima, na "cozinha" conversando:

- o Brasil vai comer peixe pra ficar forte! - diz um. 

- é o Brasil vai jogar bola! - responde o outro. 

- não pode! Cade a perna do Brasil?! - ao notar que a blusa é maior do que ele :)

Back to normal

While unpacking our extra-clothes-hurricane-emergency bag, I came across my husband's outfit choice. 

Very appropriate. 

More of preschool

Here's a little note to self so next anniversary I can remind myself that no, sugar hangover is not worth it blah :P

On another note, here are my handsome boys (who could use a haircut) at preschool this morning :)