Mourning my Mornings

So knowing that kindergarten was quickly approaching I realized that I wasn't as sad to see Emma-Jean off to "big kid school" as I thought I might be. She is definitely ready for it. I was really lamenting my lazy lazy mornings. Really this summer we had no plans no schedules. Last summer we had park days, swimming days, library days etc.. But perhaps my bulging belly and swelling feet had something to do with my acquired "lets sleep in and watch cartoons". Maybe that's just my excuse?! Anyhow the thought of getting up at 6 am to get myself and three kids ready and out the door so my oldest can be to school by 7:45 frightens me. This morning wasn't so bad. Most likely because Emma was excited to get up and go to school, more likely because Dad went in to work late so he could see his little girl off, which means I had help. Tomorrow will be the real test. Of course I can't complain this is much better then afternoon kindergarten especially considering Memaw will be taking Emma to school once we get this drop off thing down. WHOOHOOO I'll only have to have Emma-Jean ready bright and early the rest of us can still be sleepy eyed and in PJ's. At least until Brennon starts preschool....

So here's my little babe. Not so little and looking very much the adorable little blond prep in her school colors!

Do you see Emma off to go slide? Do you see other moms hanging out with their kids? Do you see me anywhere? I was told by another mom that we could stay and walk them into their classrooms since it was the first day. So I asked her if she wanted me to stay with her or go.

"you can go home". Gulp!

So thats Emma off on her own, and me taking the picture off on my way home!

Preschool summed up

Emma and I were talking about kindergarten and she was mentioning how great it was going to be because school is fun and you get to play. So of course I take this opportunity to remind Emma that school is indeed great and fun but she will also be learning a lot of new things, because she is a kindergartner now.
"like how to read?!"
"yes Emma and lots of other things too"
"Do you know why I went to miss Jennifer's class? (preschool) So you know not to pick your boogers"

Belated Birthday

Here are finally some shots of Emma's 6th birthday party. It was a pink princess partying good time!

Flower Girl

Everyone knows that the wedding day is really all about the bride. Oh how beautiful the bride looks, oh what a beautiful wedding she has. Oh what pretty colors and flowers the bride picked out...
Well, its all about the bride, it is her big day, let me say she was gorgeous and lucky the man who won her heart! although I hear he's a good guy and never mind that he looks good as well.
BUT, when your the mom of the cute little flower girl all the pictures on your camera are mostly of her, in her beautiful little pink dress with matching shoes. Of course try as I might I didn't seem to get a decent one of her walking down the aisle. Maybe in 25 years when she is the one wearing white I'll worry about those then.

Today

A bubble bath for the trouble makers.
No, we don't actually own the proper soap to make a proper bubble bath.
However, today while I was busy getting lunch ready and Brennon was suppose to be spending a few moments in solitary confinement, AKA: time out. My little Addy decided to entertain her brother by sneaking a bottle of liquid dish soap, which they proceeded to squirt all over the floor and rub all over themselves. So two soapy kids can make a really nice bubble bath and getting half a bottle of dish soap out of carpet is a nice afternoon activity for mom.
Also, may I point out that Brennon's eye is not due to his mischievous ways but rather, that is what happens to my poor little guy whenever he gets bitten by a bug.

Yesterday

right after breakfast while helping clear away the dishes

Emma "mommy, I'm gonna be a good listener today and help you do everything!"

Brennon "well, I'm not gonna be a listener!"


And both of them told the truth.

Nicknames

I have assigned my children nicknames. Now I have done this in the past so I am sure that the names I have assigned at this point in time will change at a later date. But right now I can't seem to think of any other names more appropriate than what I have given them.

Emma-Jean: Not having reached the age of 6, yet acting very much like I anticipate most pre- teens to act she is now "Drama mama". And as her daddy pointed out at last nights T-ball game. She may not outrun them when she gets to be in school, but she'll out do all of them in Drama!


Brennon: Being the mischievous little boy with the super cute face and grin, not to mention how quick he is at puckering up for a sweet kiss for mommy right at the moment of trouble, he is "Catch" as in Catch 22. He drives you crazy....but you love him to death!

Addy: Now she is teeny and super petite. Almost fragile looking, can you break her... well 2 trips to the ER to have her elbows set back into place tells us that you can dislocate her. Break her...probably. But if you tried, you would probably look as though you got into a massive attack with a dozen of cats...and lost. She is a biter, scratcher, pincher, and hitter.
So she is "scrapper" many run ins with her older siblings and she usually ends up making THEM cry.

Puppy Love

My Aunties Cocker Spaniel had puppies so of course we had to take our children to go and visit them. They are so cute when they are small, and so whiny while they were outside, they just wanted attention and to be held. So I guess they are a lot like kids, I mean you also have to make sure there being fed, and clean up after them. So perhaps I can look at it as though my poor auntie has 6 babies and at least I only have 3! Emma has already stated that she wants to visit them again. For the fact that my kids are animal leery I am glad they all liked them and actually held them!

Game Night

Tickets behind home plate: Free
4 foot long hot dogs: $19.00
1 french fry: $4.75
4 drinks: $19.00
Parking: $11.00

Taking 3 YOUNG KIDS to a Rockies game with a 1hour and 20 minute rain delay: Ummm...Priceless???

Our 4th of July