First Day of School

Now that Anna is three, I am finding so many new activities for us to do together and for her to experience alone. Thanks to our good friend Maria and Josie, we were recently introduced to "Nature School" at a Cincinnati park. They have a ten week program every season and we signed Anna and Josie up for the class along with our friend Christa's son Sam. They meet 2 hours every week in a montessori type environment with their teacher and about 12 other children. Anna absolutely loves it. She gets to walk the trails, explore the woods, catch bugs, dig in dirt, make arts and crafts, sing songs, and learn by experiencing nature. This alone time for Anna also means one on one time for me and Megan. I have greatly welcomed this rare occasion and Megan has too. This week we spent it hiking with Maria, Carden and their dog Moose.

Megan enjoyed exploring the classroom too.

Anna took her collecting jar and immediately starting collecting when they ran outside.

Enjoying a picnic after the first day of school!Carden found the hike a little too relaxing.Carden and Megan have fun playing without their big sisters.