So Silly, So Sensitive

Today for dance class Courtney forgot to bring her dance bag that has her dance shoes and supplies in it. Right now they are learning a ballet dance in which they dance with a baby doll. Courtney's baby doll was at home in her bag. Luckily her teacher had some shoes that she could borrow. Megan had brought some My Little Pony's to play with while Courtney danced. When it was time to dance with their baby dolls I tried to convince Courtney that she could use the little pony. She was upset about not having her doll. I told her all I had was the little pony. Then I jokingly said, you can use the little pony or this shoe (an extra ballet shoe). She reluctantly took the pony and got back in line. Then before the dance began she came back over and said that she wanted the shoe. She took the shoe, cuddled it in her arms just like a baby and did the whole dance with the shoe! I was giggling so hard! When she was done, she brought it back over to me laughing and said "I used the shoe!"...she new how silly she had been!
Today is also horse riding day. She road a horse that she has ridden several times over the 3+ years that she has been riding. His name is Moonie. The weather was so wonderful today that they decided to ride the outside trail. I heard Courtney cry several times and wondered what could be wrong. When they got back, her instructor informed me of what had happened. Apparently Moonie kept trying to eat the grass. The leader was trying to NOT get the horse to eat the grass because they had sprayed for weeds. They explained to Courtney that if he ate the grass, he would get a stomach ache. Every time Moonie tried to eat the grass Courtney would burst into tears and try to tell him not to eat the grass...she really has a sensitive heart to others in pain or trouble or discomfort. Anytime Megan is hurt (or other friends), or Courtney feels like they are being treated unfairly...she usually cries for them or right along with them.

Cooking Class Update!

Today in class, Courtney got to "play" with eggs! They had hard-boiled eggs and talked about how some people have sculpted them. They had a book that had examples and then they had a variety of vegetables for the the kids to create a face with. Courtney had a great time.
The face on the left she did all on her own. Including putting the "glue" (mayonaise) in place and then putting the veggies on. She did ask the teacher to help her put the hair in, but the rest she did on her own. I wasn't there when she made the "chick" on the right-but it sure turned out cute.
When they were done, Courtney asked if she could eat a tomato. The teacher sliced her up one and she ate the whole thing-she really does LOVE tomatoes!

Full of Love

Today is Courtney's sister, Megan's Birthday. I had Courtney dictate what she wanted it to say on Megan's present and this is what she said:
Dear Megan,
I love you so much.
You're such a sweetheart.
Happy Birthday!
Love,
Courtney
She loves her sister so much and she was so excited to get her roller-skates. Megan wanted roller-skates because that is what Courtney got for her Birthday in December. Courtney picked them out at the store, wrapped them and loved helping her open them. They are two sisters that get along so great, play so wonderfully together and truly love each other.