The Day has finally arrived....

Since Emma was three she has been going to school. She began at Don's School which is a cooperative nursery school. She loved it very much, but always complained that they did not give her any homework! Then, last year she attended pre-kinder at the elementary school and once again was upset because she never had homework. Well, now she is in Kindergarten and had her first homework assignment! She was so excited and could not wait to get it done. She organized her area and sharpened her pencil and was ready to go. She in

sisted that after I read the directions to her that she would do it by herself unless she absolutely needed help; then she would let me know! Even Grace was excited for her.

Back to School

School started yesterday for teachers and today for students. Unfortunately I found out very last minute that Grace's daycare could not open yet, so it leaves me starting the school year with a substitute. Of course I am just fine staying home with Grace, but very stressful when you are notified late at night of the situation.

So, this morning Emma was excited for her first day of Kindergarten. She said she wanted to learn how to read and make pottery! How cute. Sadly, her mood changed and both her and I were crying when I dropped her off. I took her in the classroom and there were some familiar faces but lots of new ones. I think she got so nervous because kids were just working on whatever at the time and the girl sitting next to her was already crying that it just came pouring out! I was able to stay with her for about 20 minutes but then had to get my sub plans to my room so I had to leave her crying....poor thing. I was so sad that she was nervous and that I could not just stay...but I knew she would be fine. I made it back in time to eat lunch with her and she was as happy as can be, with her red puffy eyes!

From there, Grace and I went to visit the daycare so she could see her wonderful babysitter, Virginia. I wanted to prepare myself for what it might be like when the daycare does open and we have to drop her off. But, it was great. Grace remembered Virginia and the center and just loved being there again! Thank goodness.

Now, Grace is taking a nap and I can just breathe for a moment before I am on the go again! Welcome back to school girls!

Here are some pictures of last night's back to school swim night that Emma had with her friends...one last hurrah before life gets busy again.

Happy 1st Birthday Grace!

I can't believe how the time has gone by! Just last summer I was making the lifeguards at the pool very nervous...worried I was going to have a water birth! Ha Ha! Grace, your first real word was da da, which made me very jealous, but proud too, because I know that you have a wonderful daddy! You are taking a few steps at a time by yourself, but really you want to be running! You are beginning to say ma ma, and you also say the words this and that! I rarely do my hair because I am too tired in the morning from being up with you all night...needless to say, you do not sleep well. Your favorite things to eat are mac and cheese with brocolli , watermelon, yogurt, and the whip cream from your daddy's sonic drinks! You like to paint your nails and you loved your birthday cake! We love you Grace, you are a true blessing to our family.