Not so innocent Zach

When I came home yesterday there was one of those pieces of paper that you immediately recognize as the type our kids bring home from preschool. This one was a big smiley face so I looked to see what fantastic thing my kid was doing.
Turns out that Zach bit another student on the arm because he wanted a toy and he hit another on the head, reason not stated but I will guess another toy incident.

I really don't like the idea of kids doing this to each other but in this case we recognize that the age is a factor and that the 2 kids who received this Zach Attack were two of his friends he sees outside of preschool as well. This only means that the teacher now gets to experience what we see at home, oh goody.

So beware you aunts and uncles, neices and nephews, my boy has teeth and will use them!

Labor Day celebration

We decided to invite friends over for a cookout and games in the back yard. Badminton is really a great game and so easy for folks to play, apparently it is only easy for the guys to win! The kids ran around kicking the soccer ball and just plain old kid stuff. It was an enjoyable time with great friends and new friends.

Here are the happiest 6 kids at our house on Labor Day.

My Apple

This labor day weekend we decided to head to Hendersonville and visit a U-Pick apple farm. I chose the Stepp Farm's Hillcrest Orchard because of the family heritage and because it was an actual farm and not just a grove of 10 trees. It turned out to be fantastic. In fact I bought one of the old fashioned apple peelers that puts the apple sideways and you use a hand crank to turn. It is simply amazing how easily it worked. Peel, slice and core the apple in about 1 minute.

So here is a picture of Zach showing off one of his apple picks, while Sophia sits on the picnic bench looking on.

Taszl-Dad

Teachable moment

Sophia taking her Big Sis role to heart. She is telling Zach about the birds and bees, really she was. See the trees Zach, see the birds.
Ah the sweetness of sibling love and kindness. Hey Mom remember when your 3 had days, ok moments like these :)