— BigZabba —

First Test

In first grade the kids receive letter grades, not numbers like in Kindergarten.  So this is a pretty nice way to start off the year.  Here is BigZabba’s first spelling test in 1st grade.  Nice job!

— BigZabba —

The Card

BigZabba and her buddy MookaCheeka signed up for their very own library card today.  It was a very big deal.  They asked if they could “pay for the books themselves.” Can’t you feel the excitement!?

— BigZabba, quote-of-the-day —

Smarty

This afternoon BigZabba and I were practicing her spelling words. dog, sat, go, on, girl She was doing great so I decided to add some words that weren’t on the list to see how she did. bun, mat, cat, egg, bat She still got them all right.  With a smile on her face she said,… Read More Smarty

— BigZabba —

First Grade

This has been a great first week of school for BigZabba.  She really likes her teacher, her class is fun, and she is thrilled that she has her own box of supplies….she no longer has to share one pencil box for the whole table.  She has commented that the school day is too long…it is… Read More First Grade

— AllyZabba, BigZabba —

Teeth

Who would have thought that teeth could cause so many problems? This week BigZabba has had several strange symptoms. Tuesday she had a really bad headache along with a small stomach ache. Wednesday the headache & stomach ache were worse in the morning, then suddenly disappeared in the afternoon, followed by a 103.3 fever at… Read More Teeth

— BigZabba, LittleZabba —

Weeds

My children are growing like weeds! Here are the latest stats… BigZabba 7/3/08: 45 inches, 39 lbs. 8/6/08: 45.5 inches 8/17/08: 46 inches, 43.4 lbs. LittleZabba 7/3/08: 35 inches, 29 lbs. 8/6/08: 36 inches 8/17/08: 36.5 inches, 29 lbs.

— BigZabba, Life, LittleZabba —

No Climbing

The other day the girls and I met some friends at a small water fountain play area. The water part is surrounded by sculptures that are perfect for climbing. They are kid size, many flat areas for little feet to stand on, and the obvious, they are in a play area. As the kids tired… Read More No Climbing