Pajama Love

Saturday night was a pajama party/book-reading party at our local Barnes & Noble. Proceeds of books bought went to benefit Stella's P.S. 39.

Several of Stella's classmates were there. The the most special of the classmates was Nello. Stella says that everyone likes Nello. He's smart. He can already read.

Earlier in the day Nello attended Stella's birthday party. And if you look carefully at the group photo in the post about the party, you can see them holding hands. That's because Stella is sweet on Nello.

Nello this. Nello that. Nello, Nello, Nello!

I'm very happy that Stella finds "smart" to be attractive. That's a good thing. Interestingly, Stella is also sweet on Nello's older sister, Milla. She loves this entire family!

Now, flash back to the pajama party. The book-reading portion is done and all the kids are walking around the store... talking, playing, reading. I'm wondering where Stella is. So I look around and eventually find her and Nello tucked away in a corner behind the little stage, talking and reading. She sees me and gives me a big, sly smile. I walk away. Happy girl.

Stella at Six

Stella celebrated her 6th birthday this weekend with a fabulous get-together for friends and family alike.

This year's theme was "Fashion Girl" (which was absolutely thrilling to the invited boys). Pink and purple prevailed along with pictures of pocketbooks and high heel shoes (again, thrilling for the boys).

After sand-art time, the crowd moved on to the nearby park for blaster balloon chasing, relay races, and a limbo contest. Then, back to the house (with the same 14 kids we left with) for lunch and cake.

Later... frenzied present opening followed by a pajama party book reading at Barnes & Noble.

The Magic 8 Ball

Aunt Toots introduced Stella to the all powerful Magic 8 Ball this past weekend. Uncle Brian stepped up to help Stella put some questions to the orb. Stella wasted no time with the little questions and grilled the ball with some Stephen Hawking size queries such as:

• Who is God?
• What happens when you are dead?

This morning she explained to an inquisitive Marni that the ball is God. And that, while the ball is smart, she is smarter.

I am still trying to explain to Stella the concept of only asking yes and no questions. Because the ball ain't all that.

Reading?

Yesterday was Family Friday at P.S. 39. Stella was very excited to read me a book. She pulled out a favorite and, low and behold, she began to read.

Now a lot of it may be from memory. But I definitely see some progress here. There is hope!

PS... please note Marni's mimicking half way through the video.



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What A Bunch of Maroons!

The latest thing? The girls now like to eat carrots while they watch their hero "Bugs the Bunny" on the iTouch.

What's up Doc?

Ramblings of a Lunatic

Stella, May 2010