Vara is turning 7

So - each year i look back and can't imagine all you have learned... but more importantly all the things you have taught me! You, at such a young age, are truly a gift to me and wise beyond your years.

Still no lost teeth - that makes you mad.
Bangs that hang in your face because you cut them almost 2 years ago and they are finally growing.
Lots of hugs and kisses still, but rarely in carpool - not in to that
You love the color green
You still call me chubby and fat - but now you apologize and then tell me you like me the medium way I am.
You and Pinky are always laughing or having a joke about something
You have a new puppy Olive who is your whole world
You are in drama class and are a spy in the Epic thriller of STONE SOUP
I am on the BOT for your school and you don't know what that means but you like it.

For your birthday we are going to washington DC to see the cousins and have some turkey
Then we are off to see Pop Pop for xmas
You don't know it yet, but we are going to Disney Land ... FUN.

You are struggling with your teacher mrs. Alwerdt, but you are determined to make it work. You now read really well, and i am so proud of you!

Today you are home, actually sitting right behind me while i write this..... taking a mental health day.
You were gone this weekend and it was hard for you to feel rested. AND school makes you nervous.

I love you Sweet Vara James

Mommy

Puppy!!

Yesterday we brought "Olive" home- ki





ng Charles spaniel!! Love



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"LIAR DRILL"

Last night you taught me yet another lesson. I was certain you had not been honest and didn't believe your best tears. You were asked to walk laps yesterday and didn't tell me. The whole class had to walk some, but you more. Then your friend's mom told me he said your name was on the board, and I believed him vs. you... it was not pretty.

I scolded you, i asked you to tell me the truth, you couldn't because it wasnt true. you cried and screamed and I told you I would not tolerate liars.  The WHOLE BIG mommy guilt trip. And I emailed your teacher and guess what... you did get in trouble but your name was not on the board.... so sweetly, humbly and very kindly you crawled into my bed when I told you mommy was wrong and so so sorry for not believing you and you said the funniest thing... it was like a fire drill mommy... it was a Liar Drill... now I know what you will do if I lie and i am NEVER gonna do that.

I wish it were true, I wish you knew how much it broke my heart to try to see you that way and teach you to be better. I know that day will come, but I do pray you are bigger than that and you heart is more pure and that somehow we can skip this part of growing up.

I love you- and sorry for the "liar drill"

love,
Mommy

First Grade Smiles

FIRST GRADE - Like a Boss

You are so excited to go to first grade- but you are nervous. But don't we all get nervous?
I am SOOOO excited for you and we have had a great summer- a few things that were difficult but you took it all in stride.

I traveled a lot, you were a trooper. AND you got to have the dream team around all summer - the Neal Girls

Thankful as always we manage to be surrounded by great people that you manage to wrap around your finger effortlessly. .... No really it is a gift!

Here is a quick slide show for you to look back on-

More to come from 2013-2014 school year!

LOVE YOU!

Today you asked for a puppy.... Everyday you ask. It's sweet, and the crocodile tears are starting to wear on me. I love your salesmanship.
Meredith and amanda Neal are your best friends this summer and watch you While I work. I have been traveling a lot... Hesston KS, Denver, Boston, Minnesota, Memphis.

Mommy got a new boss and is adjusting to it. You have been so sweet.
We saw some kindergarten friends this week and are getting ready for first grade!! Can't believe it.

Today is your last day of kindergarten. What a difference a year makes. I love you, am so proud of you and can't wait to see what the summer brings.

You now read in Greek and English. You write great cards for me when I travel, and you wait for me to tell you stories of my work friends.

Often, when I am working from home, you color behind my desk and make cute signs. You are the best friend a mommy could have. You always tell me I am your favorite Mommy.

We learned you are alergic to sunscreen, but watched you finally swim the length of the pool at Judy and Tbo's Myrtle Beach house. You are so brave.

I love you - congratulations on completing Kindergarten

Its been a long time.... Since turning 6 a lot has happened

You have done a lot this school year, but the best part so far is READING. You are now reading at a pretty good rate and every sign or truck or building we pass you read it, aloud, so we can hear how smart you are!

You make good friends and you get bullied by one girl, but seem to have overcome that. You also have a great friend named Jai Daniel. He is sweet and his mommy and your mommy help each other out sometimes.  This school is a true blessing.

Mommy goes to Boston about 8 days a month, to work. You and Pinky have your routine and eat at Mario's or Char Bar 7. You get along just fine when I am gone, but when i get back we have a date day. We have seen the movie Croods 2 times in the theater. You love it. The grandmother in it reminds you of Pinky you kid with her.

You and I went to the park this weekend and you didn't even need me to push you on the swing, you did it all alone. BIG KID.  We spend spring break at home, but are headed to the Beach in May. So excited to see you swim for the first time this year. I bet you will be great.

Sunday eve. dinners continue to grow at our house and we have a lot of ladies over. Last night for example we had Ms. Judy, Sylvia, Shelly, Amanda and Meredith Neal, and us. It was great.

You are addicted to a movie called Pitch Perfect.. and the character Fat Amy... remind, me, i will be able to tell you all about her! hysterical.

you got a guitelele to practice on, and you want to be Taylor Swift so you always hold it up over your head like she does.

You are my heart as always. Today when I dropped you off at school you got out with a birds next and were talking about Oviparous animals.. didnt even say goodbye! LOVE YOU

MOMMY