What's Inside the Jack in the Box?

We often learn about what Caroline is doing at school through songs and other re-enactments of the day (we've played lots of, "now you sit on that spot and don't move" and "Freeze Dance").

On this night, we were treated to a performance of one of her favorites. This one comes from Nina, who comes to school weekly to teach fun songs and dances to the munchkins.

The actual lyrics:
What's inside the Jack in the Box?
Soon we all shall see
Turn the crank, and out it pops - Pop!
Out comes a...[insert whatever you'd like to act out]

As you can tell, there might be some ad-libbing from our little songstress.

Jack in the Box, part 1 from Sarah on Vimeo.

For those of you worried about Daddy's part in all of this, never fear. He got his song too.

Jack in the Box, Part 2 from Sarah on Vimeo.

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Anna Kate's 1st Day of School!

Anna Kate joined big sister Caroline for her first full day at school today. Which also meant that it was time for mommy to make the return to work.

A before school picture to commemorate the big day:

Very classy in her first day of school outfit

Caroline also insisted that she participate in the photo shoot, though by this picture you would have thought it was torture that brought her there.

I swear it was her idea.

By all accounts, and her daily report, Anna took to the new class with ease. Apparently she is making friends with both Booties and Weeboks (the baby classes) and even got a mid-day visit from her big sister who just wanted to make sure she was really still there.

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