Cyrena

Last month Cyrena had her first piano recital.  She was a little nervous but mostly excited.  She worked hard learning and memorizing 2 songs.  She is so fun to watch while she's playing.  She sucks in her cheeks and concentrates very hard.  

Cousin Claire got to spend the night with us and be there for the recital!

Cyrena played so well and received so many compliments.  She has a great teacher; my good friend Traci.  She has been playing about a year and loves it. 

Cyrena has lost 3 teeth in the past week.  They weren't necessarily ready to come out but she was bored going to sleep so she wiggles and twists her loose teeth.  It makes me nauseous just thinking about it!  The first night she lost one the tooth fairy totally dropped the ball and did not arrive before she woke up.  A discussion ensued about whether the tooth fairy was real and there was major drama.  Eventually it all worked out and she was happy with the results.  We did not make that mistake again. 

Cyrena reads at least one chapter book a day.  I'm so happy that she loves to read.  She still loves school but I'm looking forward to having her home this summer.  Cyrena is growing up so fast, I want time to slow down.  She is still very helpful with the kids but also has her whining and sensitive moments.  Cyrena is like me and thrives on routine.  Every day after school the first thing she does is clean out her lunchbox then practice piano, read, do her homework then she's allowed to either play computer or watch a show or play with a friend. If these routines get disrupted she is not a happy camper!

Cyrena's class put on a Mother's Day soda sippin' party.  The moms got to come have root beer floats served to them and we watched a little Mother's Day video they made about their moms.  It was so much fun and Cyrena was so happy.  It wasn't an easy thing for me to go to the school since I had to get a sitter for the 2 girls and I had to make sure Evan was fed and happy.  It was stressful for me but it made it all worth it to see her adorable smiling face when I walked in.  

She asked me to wear a blue shirt and denim capris so she and I would match!!