They Have Arrived!

Yesterday was my first day with kids at school. I have been doing home visits this past week (which I completed ALL of them!). I only had half my morning class show up, which turned out to be a good thing, b/c I would have probably pulled my hair out! My entire PM class came, but they were definitely more mature and did great! I had no cryers (that includes parents...believe me, it happens!)...well I did have one cry when it was time to leave...she didn't want to go home! I took that as a compliment! Overall, it was a good, but exhausting day. I will be glad when they know the routine!

Birthdays x 2!

Today was Pop Pop/Poppy/Dan's birthday (my FIL). We had him, Andy, Alyssa, the boys, Uncle Uncle Bill, and Uncle Jimmy over after church for a cookout birthday party. We also celebrated Jimmy's birthday which was Friday. It was fun to just hang out, especially since we aren't all together very often. Alyssa made a super yummy hash brown casserole and a chocolate mousse pie...I am still full (I didn't even eat supper tonight, I ate so much!). Daniel grilled out hot dogs, steak, and burgers. We had gone to the farmers market yesterday morning and got corn, but completely forgot to cook it!!! Oh well, we will just have to have everyone over again soon so we can eat it! We bought a dozen ears and I don't think my family alone can eat it all, even though the girls would try! Happy Birthday to Pop Pop/Poppy and Uncle Jimmy!

Bedtime Blues

For the past couple of weeks, Trey has been a real stinker about bedtime. He gets up multiple times after being put down for bed. I decided to ignore him last night as I sat watching the Olympics and folding laundry. He sat in the hallway with his motorcycle, his Blue Dog, and his tractor blanket. He just sat there, quietly playing. After a few minutes, I peeked around the couch and he was looking just like the picture above. Isn't he cute! I couldn't resist the taking his picture. You can't see Blue Dog very well b/c he is using it as a pillow!

Runaway Nose

This week has gone pretty well, minus daycare. Since I now have to be at work by 7:15, Daniel takes Trey to daycare. He also has to drop Lily off at the bus stop and take Meghan to a neighbor's house to wait for her bus (Super DAD!). Trey has now started to cry as soon as Daniel pulls into the parking lot! He is happy to see me when I pick him up and they say he has had a good day, it is just not pleasant when he is dropped off. And to top it all off....he has only been back 4 days....FOUR DAYS....and has a runny nose! Seriously! I can't believe he already has one and it hasn't even been a full week! ***SIGH** This does not bode well for the rest of the year!

A New School Year.....Day 1

As far as first days go, this one went really well. The girls got up easily (Lily only had to be told twice), got dressed, ate breakfast, and were ready to go! Trey was a little on edge...he didn't have any idea why the girls were so excited or where they were going. I had to leave before Lily got on the bus, but Daddy and Trey took her, so she did well (she didn't want to be taken to school on the first day). She had a great day and was so excited to have homework! Meghan loves her school as well. She said it was a long day, but she got to see who was in all her classes and I think she will like changing classes. I had a LOOONNNGG day. No students until next Wednesday, but I sat in a meeting from 8:30 until 4pm. Yuck! Now I have to go in tomorrow and finish getting stuff ready and plan home visits (of which I am required two a year). These are my least favorite part of the job. I am anxious to meet my class though!

Summer Over....Check

Outfits laid out....check

Lunch boxes ready to be filled.....check

Backpacks packed...check

Kids in bed...asleep....check

Ready to face the first day....with tears and my camara...check

I am really going to miss my summer days...**sigh**

12 Years and Counting....

Today is our 12 year anniversary. It is hard to believe Daniel and I have been married for 12 years. We were really hoping to go out to eat or to a movie, but I didn't try to get a babysitter soon enough and ended up not finding one. The girls did surprise us today with a little pampering. They decorated the downstairs and put out lemonade in our wine glasses (with straws!), peach fruit chillers, and vanilla wafers to eat while we got foot spa treatment in the comfort of our home. They made a card and even had candles (not lit b/c they are not allowed to use matches) and music playing. It was very sweet and helped me not to be too disappointed Daniel and I couldn't go out. We are very blessed to have two wonderful, caring daughters (and of course, Trey, who napped thru the whole thing!).