Archive for August, 2012
The First Weeks of School
Wednesday, August 29th, 2012The kids are adjusting well to being back in school. Paul just loves kindergarten and even though he is EXHAUSTED when he comes home he loves going and it is no surprise that his favorite subject is recess. Madeline is enjoying second grade. She is just cruising along waiting for it to get challenging. Annie [...]
Paul the Grownup
Wednesday, August 29th, 2012Whenever one of my kids have entered school they are always so empowered that they feel grown up. It happened to each of the girls and it has happened to Paul. They go off on their own for 6 hours a day and somehow in their minds that means they are all grown up. The [...]
Wherever You Are: My Love Will Find You
Wednesday, August 15th, 2012Today would have been my Father’s 61st birthday. Happy Birthday Dad, I love you. In two day it would have been Elizabeth’s 10th birthday. Happy Birthday Elizabeth, I love you. Recently I was talking to my Mother and she was telling me how she still says “good night” to my Father everynight as she lays [...]
The Cutest Kids on the Block
Sunday, August 12th, 2012The kids picked out their first day outfits again this year. (Technically I picked out Paul’s since he really doesn’t care. He did however want to wear it with long pants and choose those pants.)
First Day of School 2012
Sunday, August 12th, 2012This year all four kids are in school an it is a big adjustment. There are four kids to eat breakfast, four kids to get ready, four lunches to pack, four backpacks to get ready. Add in the detail that our school adjusted the start time to be 15 minutes earlier and we are in [...]
Paul’s 5th Birthday
Sunday, August 12th, 2012Paul had his birthday on his first full day of kindergarten, this seemed like it was going to be a long day and it was. Paul woke up and opened presents from the family. He had no time to play with his toys but was excited to get dressed and ready for school. He brought [...]
Horrifying Thoughts
Wednesday, August 8th, 2012Tomorrow is Paul’s first full day of kindergarten. While it isn’t his first experience with school the school is far different than his preschool. He is known by many around the school already because his sisters have gone there and he is always hanging off my arm. I don’t feel worried about him feeling sad [...]
Annie’s Piping Class
Wednesday, August 8th, 2012Annie took a cake piping class over the summer at Joann’s. She loved to create her cake and learned a couple of new skills. She was so proud of her cake and how quickly she finished it. I guess all those years of making sugar cookies and gingerbread houses really paid off. That night she [...]
Paul’s Before School Date
Monday, August 6th, 2012Paul was the last person to get their before school date. He was so ready by the time the day rolled around. He was even up early and concerned whether or not his outfit was matching. I know it may be crazy but the fact that my boy is concerned over his looks instead of [...]
Annie’s Before School Date
Monday, August 6th, 2012Annie was so excited that her day to go to her date finally came. She really wanted to spend time at the pet store. She really wanted to pet or play with one of the dogs and the lady let her sit in the “get to know you room” with this cutie. This little pomeranian [...]