We can write!

     It is amazing what a bribe will do with Evan.  I bought a box of Lego's a few weeks ago and told Evan he could have them when he learned to write his name.  Well we started on the side of the tub with tub crayons.  He was a bit frustrated but with his puzzle making mind told me if we took the wall and flipped it the V would look like an A.  He continued to give me examples of things we could flip over to look the same.  I swear I have an engineer or architect in training.  So the first night he mastered the E.  The next night we tried on paper and he know how to write it but is struggling with holding a writing utensil. Yesterday when I came home he was begging me to let him practice his name 2x so he could have the henchman (a lego figurine from the box).  He has progressed well this week, we still need practice but I'm very happy with his progress.

      Sara is talking up a storm, she tries to get out so much that she often stutters the first few words.  I remember Evan doing this too.  She is trying to learn the ABC's and is very proud each time she finds an S. 

      Tonight is ou 3rd night of soccer for Evan.  So far he has not become a sports star.  Although we have a Fisher Price pitching machine that is very popular with the neighborhood kids.  This week Evan decided it was his turn and he "knocked em out of the park" as the toy says. 

     Today is the last day with students.  It is always bittersweet.  Last night we had the Finance Academy Graduation.  We spend 3 years with the same class for this program so it is sad to see them go.  This years junior class that I have in accounting is my favorite so far.  Yesterday I received a text at 7am, telling me not to stop at Tim Hortons they had it covered.  One of my students told me I knew today would be a long day for you so I figurerd you would need a pick me up.  I ended up giving her the money for the drink she picked up but that small act of kindness brightened my day. 

     Hopefully the weather will hold out and we can hit the cottage this weekend.  I still need to clean up from the garage sale.  The maternity clothes were not a big seller, I think I will end up taking the tax deduction and donating them.  The only baby item remaining is a pack and play.  Maybe 4th of July week I'll put it outside the cottage and it will sell.  I am in no hurry to ever do a garage sale again. Last Saturday it was low 50's, I made $166 and my mom made $100.  Giving up 6 hours on a precious Saturday is not worth the hassle to me.  I would much rather do the consignment sale and have someone else do it and earn more money.  The next sale is in September, time to clean out this summer.