Lucia and Alma Brunch

As mentioned in previous posts, Mateo and Lucia have picked up another brother-sister pair to have play dates with. While Mateo is in school with Lucas, Lucia enjoys time with Lucas' younger sister Alma. The two have several things in common and one of the main activities they bond over is eating. These gals loooove to eat.

Ladies who Lunch - Lucia and Alma dine at Panera's regularly

Lucia Enjoys Music for Maestros

Now that Lucia has been taking her kiddy classes at Kidville for a while, she is used to all of the instructors, grown-ups and little people and has taken to putting herself into the center of the action.

Lucia anxiously waits to find out what is under the sparkly cover

"Blocks! Yahhh my favorite!"

"And a big rubber duckie"

Lucia tries to kiss one of her favorite things...her reflection

Mateo Shoots Hoops

Today the kids felt like having some inside play. Luckily for us we have a local Kidville. Mateo can climb, run and jump and Miss Lucia can roll, tumble and slide. It works out well for everyone

Could this be the next Dwayne Wade?

Maybe not.

"He shoots! He shoots again! And again! He Almost Scores! And the crowd goes wild!"

Traveling Teddy Goes to Soccer

Today was another day with Traveling Teddy and of course it was a busy day because Sundays are always busy. Mateo enjoyed showing him what he does during his weekend routine.

Teddy watches Mateo play soccer which was then followed by another flute solo. Later on they both went to swimming (not shown) where Teddy managed to stay dry.

M&L Entertain Traveling Teddy

So in Mateo's class they have a teddy bear that goes home with the kids during the weekend. This weekend was Mateo's turn to bring Traveling Teddy home. I think he (Teddy) had a lot of fun with our family.

Mateo introduced Traveling Teddy to all of his toys

Next Mateo and Lucia entertained Traveling Teddy with music and interpretive dance...I think he must have been mesmerized

M&L Hang with Lucas & Alma

Mateo and Lucia have found the perfect pair of siblings to keep them both equally entertained. Mateo's BFF at school is Lucas (yes that's right he has found another Luca(s), there must be something that draws him to this name). Lucia is excited to be playing with Lucas' little sis, 16 month old Alma.

Lucia and Alma share a snack

Mateo does his best Buzz Lightyear impression

And so does Lucas

Boy bonding

Girl bonding

Lucia heads to karate to watch big bro practice

Mateo at attention

New BFFs - Alma had no problems sharing food with Lucia and Lucia had no problems accepting it.

Mateo is a Writer

Since Preschool officially started and Mateo is learning more academic activities, we thought it would be a good idea to have him start doing a little "homework." Nothing really assigned from school, but activities he can do to help him develop certain skills that he will definitely need by kindergarten. At first he resisted, but now he is really into it.

Mateo uses his fat pencil (supplied by Grandma) to practice writing his letters

What is this? Happy to be doing homework? "Yes Indeed!"

"I'm proud of you big brother, I can't wait until I can start writing too!"