While Daddy was Still Away

I continued with stomach woes but was functional (and had to be) to get the kids where they needed to be and at least fed!

Magformers our favorite.

Sophia helping me by helping Tobin with Chinese homework, we finally did get a tutor!

Sophia had an all day birthday party to attend, Tobin and Gabrielle went to our helper's village, and Isabella and I taught English for three hours. Afterwards, I took her to her favorite restaurant as a mommy date. I was still barely eating (day 5-6 by this time). But I enjoyed watching her eat what she loves.

We also, as promised, had our 'daddy away' tea party. I serve tea or decaf coffee, or soda, and lots of yummy junk food that we don't usually eat: Oreos, chips, etc. This time we did hot chocolate because the Kimbrells brought us some along with chocolate peppermint sticks to dip in it! YUM.

Everyone dressed up. Tobin was Iron Man and went to invite the others to tea...
what a gentleman :). 

 And this HUGE event happened while Daddy was away: Gabrielle finished the book 'Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons'. Nothing too easy about it. But she did great and is reading quite well for her age. Since I was about to travel to a big city, I promised her her big 'treat' when I returned (from IKEA). We are so proud of her!