Just Some Pix

And now for a comparison to his first day. What a horribly, wonderfully unique Kindergarten year! #movingup #coronaparenting #ilearnedthefloss (at New Rochelle, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBa9X0bJB5r/?igshid=qfjgydkq9iqx

On Owen’s first day of Kindergarten could we have ever predicted that it would end this way? Six months in the classroom, three months at home. Teacher/student interactions moved to Zoom. No more birthday parties. The incredible challenges of working a full time job while trying to support Owen’s learning. The immense appreciation that all parents felt for how easy teachers made this look whenever we previously visited the classroom (and how difficult it is in actuality). I thank Mrs. Conte for her supportive emails every time Owen sent her a math problem or a story he’d written. I thank fellow parents who helped alleviate my guilt. I thank my husband for becoming a gym & math games teacher for a student body of one. I thank Kara for launching a successful “sister school” via FaceTime. I thank my parents and in-laws for scheduling countless story times while I had meetings and couldn’t be there for Owen. I thank my colleagues for enduring daily interruptions from a 6 year old. But mostly I thank Owen: for being an inquisitive, sweet, resilient boy who loves reading, yoga, & iPad games (not in that order). We had tense, frustrating moments but we got through it with the support of everyone I named and more. I will NEVER forget Owen’s Kindergarten year: remembered for having one foot in the old way of life, and one in the new. #kindergarten #coronaparenting #movingup #thefloss (at New Rochelle, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBasGHtJQM2/?igshid=gpzf2oipeepd

Owen and the butterfly 🦋 #spring #learning #butterflies (at New Rochelle, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_xTWHOpLbp/?igshid=bgv7kk6zb0o

We’re supposed to be Jazzfest in for NOLA where my favorite dish is #shrimppoboys . My husband thinks I overdid it but I needed to connect to NOLA chefs (at New Rochelle, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_aZ8fPJWTZ/?igshid=8xdt92jxmw91

We found a park with almost no people, a vine to swing on, and a snake/lizard tree #nature #freshair #coronaparenting https://www.instagram.com/p/B_L1EHTp8BJ/?igshid=e9upb08vxgt1

Fewer eggs + leftover dye kit = good enough for us #makeitwork #eastereggs #stillfun (at New Rochelle, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-2EZGEJKPy/?igshid=wi71n3e4h738

When you don’t have the ingredients, improvise #seder #coloringbook #coronaparenting (at New Rochelle, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-wiFa3pT3o/?igshid=2dty0kt7m3e4

Well this is a first. Owen’s piano lesson today was conducted by video app. And he made progress! #coronaparenting #piano #lesson #makeitwork (at New Rochelle, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9uXrZqJhLO/?igshid=1rdn80e8ebjhb

Mother-son movie day #catchsonic #sonicthehedgehog #movieday (at Regal New Roc Cinemas) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8miZRzpW5x/?igshid=4fvhpbhslp68

First time playing hockey on the ice! #juniorrangers #danblackburn #nyrangers #beginner #hockey (at Hommocks Park Ice Rink) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8mP6D8pEIt/?igshid=mo507fjgg7gp

As a working mom, finding the proper balance can be hard. A lot depends on the best use of your weekends. We nailed it in January - thanks to our friends & family who spent time bouncing, snowboarding, and birthday partying with us. Your friendship is invaluable! 💕 #winterweekends #kidsactivities #magic #snowboarding #bounceu #buildabear #friendship (Bruce gets photo cred for the good ones!) https://www.instagram.com/p/B701ObSJOYk/?igshid=1wxwt5i3h5anu

These two have been snowboarding & drinking hot chocolate together for 3 seasons 🏂 #snowboarding #breaktime #snowbuddies (at Warwick, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7lF7XLJYGM/?igshid=ba0cfkpw2twz

On his 6th birthday, Owen is giving the gift of magic to his classmates #kidmagician #birthday #magictrick (at New Rochelle, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7Gu4I0pvpL/?igshid=1mztdfkd2wg54

That’s a wrap on Christmas in Peoria #family #christmas #cousins #drivinglessons (at Dunlap, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6iSsoAJIGU/?igshid=107zwidb8aizo

Westchester Winter Wonderland 2015 v 2019. Now he has to stoop down to fit his head in! #theygrowsofast #frosty #tradition #westchesterwinterwonderland (at Westchester's Winter Wonderland) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6IhyIup6K9/?igshid=65uhmzcqszeg

Another fun experience at #westchesterwinterwonderland #familytradition #santa #motorcyclecageriders (at Westchester's Winter Wonderland) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6HUzcXpVc1/?igshid=12v0v5kl1mubu

In the midst of our typical frenetic morning routine, Owen pointed out the beautiful sunrise #goodmorningnewro #sunrise #takeabreather (at New Rochelle, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5uwIU7JU91/?igshid=19jye9pegmlu1