Did you know that Grace is an amazing hula-hooper? She can do it on one foot, or with her eyes closed, or while signing the alphabet, or while wearing legwarmers and a self-made flower headband at a fairy festival. I wonder if there are any college scholarships available for hula-hoopers…

Grace burst into our bedroom at 6:15 this morning — wide awake and fully clothed — and holding a tooth in her hand. That's tooth #6, in case you're counting (and we certainly are—it was on the bottom right!). Grace showed it to us, held it for a while, then put it in her tooth-fairy…

Today, Tess and I attended a writing celebration in Grace's classroom. For the second time this year, parents were invited into the classroom to hear students read stories they've been working on. Most recently, the students have been learning to revise and rewrite their stories — for neatness, flow, and general good storytelling. So, students…

Last Friday, the school had an art walk for parents and students. Recent works of art were displayed in the hallway and in each classroom. Students went from room to room with a pad of sticky notes, writing comments and praise, and sticking the notes to the art for all to see. This was a…

Last week, Grace decided to read while eating at the dinner table. (And we decided not to stop her. Which we will probably regret later.): And then, when it was time for bed, she was sitting in the middle of the floor reading: I am guessing the next step will be hiding under the covers…