birthday girl

We are so proud of our little girl. Dalia turned 5 this week! And started her second week of kindergarten. She's tired, and we kinda feel like we're not getting enough time together (sweet sigh). But, she is excelling already. Her teacher and I are in communication about how we can be sure that Dalia is getting the challenge she needs to stay interested in learning as the year progresses. It's so helpful and heartwarming that she has a teacher with such an intuitive and respectful teaching style. He said to me that he thinks what we see that she knows is just the tip of the iceberg for what she actually can do/know. Probably, this is true for most kids! As her mommy, though, I'm just glad to have her teacher as a partner for her success. She's so awesome in so many ways. So bright and big and tremendous. 

As for me, the community that we've moved into has me feeling so excited by life, by work, eager to get out and connect with others and loving our home more each day. I'm starting to teach some regular yoga classes at a studio nearby twice a week and have been subbing there for several months. I am teaching prenatal yoga at a birth center close by as well and am seeing a client again. I really can't believe how smooth it's all going and how inspired I feel by work again. Overall, just feeling the abundance of life.

Eloise takes naps while Dalia is at school, so I am getting some quiet time (for the first time in 5 years). It's heaven to make a nice lunch and quietly enjoy eating it without standing up, fielding requests for more or different or flying food from my children. I've been laying down and practicing yoga and reading. And taking care of the house without feeling guilty for not paying attention to anyone. 

 My little munchkin and I get to spend time tickling, watching 2 year old tv, rolling playdoh into balls and throwing it, going for walks, singing, counting, reading - generally doing all the things I haven't had much one on one time with her for in her sweet little life.