2nd Grade and Kindergarten...Their Off!!

Emma had to walk AHEAD of us. "Mom I'm just gonna do this on my own okay?"

Brennon didn't want to hold my hand. I Guess their growing up. Emma gave me (barely) a hug before heading off with her class. Brennon gave me a big hug and a big kiss before I left him at his desk waiting for his teacher to tell him where and what to do with all his school supplies (18 glue sticks????). Happy School year kiddos.

And now I get to take just TWO kids to play at the park before we pick up the kindergartner.

Cry like a what?

My kids like giving high fives. Especially Addy and Dylan. Sometimes Dylan likes a high five then a Pound, then a high five, then a pound. Sometimes we do that routine before bed. Lately Addy's thing is to high five you hard enough to make you cry. So we do. And she laughs. I am not sure what behaviour we are encouraging with that but she thinks its hilarious and we do to. But to our delight one day she high fived her dad and said "I'm gonna make you cry like a boy".

Yup, its true and Addy is that girl that could do it too.

Emma Turns 8

Today is officially the day that I gave birth to my 8lb 11 oz bundle of sweetness with a head full of dark hair all ready for pigtails. Even on day one I could have stuck a barrette in her hair to keep it out of her face. And today she is 8. On her way to 2nd grade. All about her video games, bike, friends, and listening to her favorite artist...Jackie Valesquez. I love her. So we had a birthday party for her. Because like I told her I wouldn't host a girl party for just anyone. She wanted a backyard pool party. With Pizza. And a pool. And a slip n slide. (And a new bike) And perhaps some cake. A sandal cake. We had fun. It was hot. Good thing I love her.