After the House Fairy left Aliya a note about her room being too cluttered, we decided to empty it, build a new closet, and re-do her room. It’s time…she still has the Noah’s Ark nursery wallpaper. Her new room is my “secret project”…all I can tell you is that it’s PINK.

Here’s a “before” picture. This was taken when we had already cleared half of the stuff. I’m not kidding when I say that her room made me nauseous. I couldn’t stand to go in there. Watch for the “after” picture in a couple of weeks!

Aliya was so excited to bring home her report card today. At a meeting last week, the parents were told that we shouldn’t expect to see “4’s” (the highest grade) on any of our kids’ report cards. Aliya’s is loaded with 4’s!!! Here’s what her teacher had to say:

“Aliya is both inquisitive and enthusiastic about learning. Learns and applies new vocabulary quickly. Does not hesitate to use her new language to ask or explain matters that are important to her. Is a strong student in all academic areas. Is always willing to help others.”

She’s definitely my kid though…after counting the 4’s, she started strategizing about how to turn the 3’s into 4’s. We’re going to have to watch that…perfectionism is a curse.
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Here’s what I’m working on right now:

Salaam Yiti Beach Resort, Oman

Harvard First Science Complex, Allston

Trans National Place, Boston

Last weekend, in addition to Puppy Kindergarten, 2 birthday parties, and a variety of errands and chores, Aliya and I attended the Fairy Princess Tea Party at the Dancing Arts Center. Victoria, Maren, Erin G, and Lindsey (along with Karen, Lana, Michelle, and Dana) were there too, and the girls and moms enjoyed the tea, finger sandwiches, and tiny guilt-free desserts, even though we were asked to leave our adult beverages at home. The event ended on a high note – an altercation between Aliya and Victoria when Aliya wouldn’t smile for Vic to take a picture. I love a good girl-fight.