What is Earth Day ?? (A little late)

This year we decided to teach the kids, mainly Kate, about Earth Day.

For Easter the kids got gardening equipment to complete the experience.
The gloves were a hit, and Target had fabulous little pots for us to fill.

I did forget one important part to the project.... the potting soil. So we had to do a little digging in our side yard to find some dirt to work with. The dirt we found wasn't so great, but Kate thought it was wonderful. That's all that matters, right?

So Kate filled her little pots and planted some seeds. Will had checked out by this point and was off yelling "Boo" at the dog next door through the fence. Attention span is still something we're working on.

Watering the plants to complete the project.

I thought it was a success in my book until my hubby came home and pointed out that I neglected to notice that the $1 bargain pots from Target didn't come with holes in the bottom for draining!! And of course, I would totally blow out Kate's candle if I emptied her masterpiece, drilled the holes, and started over. So...... we just left them. She continues to check her flooded pots almost daily for growth. I am praying that a miracle, even a little weed, will pull through to make this a success story. Please cross your fingers!!!

Kate's Art Show

Kate's preschool class has a theme each week. A few weeks ago the theme was Art. They toured the downtown sculpture garden, took pictures of Des Moines landmarks and created various pieces of artwork to put on display for the parents at the weeks end. Here is a pic of Kate posing by her canvas and wearing her shirt she designed. Will she be the next Gucci??
This piece she titled, "Kate and Will" It includes a handprint from both of them. She told me that it would cost me $5 if I wanted to buy it. I had to dig deep into my pocket of play money for this one!

The kids made cookies and punch for their big event. And their favorite part was that they got to skip nap that day!!! YEA!!! NOT!!!!!!! She was a little emotional and ready to crash by 7pm that Friday night. Proof we're still not quite ready to drop the nap yet. Brett and I are definitely NOT shedding any tears over that!