i am always trying to think of new & creative lunch options for isabella's lunches at pre k.  to change things up we signed her up for the schools 'hot lunch' on monday, wed. & fridays & that leaves only tuesdays & thursdays that she needs to bring a packed lunch.  makes my life a little easier ;-)  believe it or not those two days can sometimes get too predictable.  well, at least i think so.  she probably doesn't notice, but isn't that always the case?! ;-)   a guilty pleasure of mine lately is passing time on pinterest.  you can absolutely find some great, creative ideas on there & i have.  even if my husband thinks it's a total waste of time. ;-)  i recently found some creative ideas for school lunches & i'm having fun mixing it up for her.  the more options the better. . .  & a sweet note to boot!  

 (nutella & strawberry jam on honey wheat, strawberry & grapes, organic chocolate bunnies & a fig newton, a wrapped prune, a strawberry go-gurt & an apple harvest fruitables drink box)

pre-k 4

so it's been 2 weeks since the start of pre-k 4 & she is loving it.  she's very enthusiastic about learning & is quite the little sponge.  she started reading over the summer & doing addition & subtraction on her fingers.  she's one bright cookie!  it's only been 2 weeks, but she continues to act as a 'leader' in the class, much like last year.  we talk about being a 'good example' & how important it is often, since a lot of the other children tend to follow her lead.  it's surprising how much she understands in that 4yr old mind of hers.  i am so proud of her & amazed everyday at her knowledge & growth.  she was the 1st in the class this week to make the '100 club' - counting to 100 & also by 10's to 100 without messing up.  she was so proud of herself & so were we!!  we're headed to the disney store today for an award for her achievement!!  she's so excited.  

her 2nd yr of ballet & tap starts this tuesday & she can't wait!!  

here she is at the open house at notre dame academy with her friend veronica.  so excited for another good year of learning for my baby girl !!