Crabby Haddie

This little girl is wearing us all out. Me especially. How can such a cute little baby scream and shriek and cry so much. Our house isn't big enough for the attitude she has.

Pajama Day!

Sami's class got to wear pajamas to school today because they filled their jar with 100 marbles. They get 10 marbles for every compliment their class gets and when they get to 100, they get to vote on a reward.

With a forecast of sunny and 80 today, I imagine she's going to be pretty toasty at 3pm when school gets out.

Great Grandma and Stella

These two spent a busy morning together while Haddie and I went to my Kids and Moms group. I am so thankful for the time my kids get to spend with her.

Cousins

On Thursday, the girls' cousins walked to our house after school. I thought this was pretty cute of Stella and her big cousin Grace.

Lake Friends

Out for a Stroll

Uninterrupted Bathroom Visits

If a mom goes to the bathroom and doesn't have an audience, it usually means one of two things: the kids are in bed or they are up to no good.

I returned from the bathroom today to find Sami elbow deep (literally) in a giant box of Goldfish, and Stella coloring various things around the house (herself included) with a black permanent marker that I have no idea how she got her sticky paws on.

Off Into The Big Wide World

I had been approaching this day with excitement. I knew that Sami was going to be ready and that she would have a blast. Why would I feel sad for her? I love 'growing up' because it makes us wiser and experienced. 'why do people get so emotional over this stuff?' I have wondered. I knew I wouldn't cry. And I didn't. BUT I was overwhelmed with emotions a we were saying 'goodbye.' There was a split second that I saw a look of concern or fear in Sami's eyes and suddenly I was so confused (emotionally, in addition to the standard mental confusion that comes with my territory). Sami and I hugged quick and I was out of there before the emotions won.

She had a great first day and is ready for Round Two tomorrow. I will give more details in the next day or so.

Kindergarten

Breakfast With Great Grandma

Sami had a special back-to-school breakfast date with her great grandma today! Then she helped with some errands and now she is hanging out for the afternoon at granny's place. A couple of special ladies spending the day together.