It is so hard to believe that just a year ago the thought of Kindergarten made me sick to my stomach. I was dreading it...in a BAD way. The end of pre school was such a sad time for me...my little boy was going off to be a big boy in school ALL DAY!! I contemplated private school. A LOT.
Well, I am hear to day that this past year at KES has been a WONDERFUL year and a great experience. We were blessed with the most loving, caring teachers. The were truly the BEST. I can see myself staying in touch with these ladies for years to come. I tried to be in that classroom at least once a week. I came to know the kids all by name, and I also came to love each of them. The end of the school year hit me like a ton of bricks. I wasn't expecting all the emotion that came with it. I thought preschool was hard...this was much, much harder...which totally took me by surprise. The last 2 weeks were full of field trips, field day, dances, talent shows, parties, the list goes on. I am hoping to dedicate a post for all the festivities.
The end of the year ceremony was priceless...and let me tell you, it was a tear jerker. Frank even had a wet eye ;) Ms. Day put together a beautiful slide show with all the pictures from the year and all the events and fun stuff they did. Of course the song she had for it was what made it so sad...Rascall Flatts "My wish for you." I've always thought of my kids when I hear that song. I cried and cried. A LOT. They had programs made, decorations and even ice cream cakes for the kids.
Kindergarten was sweet and full of first timers for my boy. I still felt like he was a "little" boy because he was a "Kindergartner". A 1st grader sounds so old!! He learned so much. He made many friends...and so did I! We have a network of mothers from the classroom. It's amazing. Those kids spent 7 hours a day with each other and with their teachers, they were like a little family. When I think about that and think how they will never be together again...well, it just makes me REALLY sad!! I'll be honest, at one point I was honestly thinking I might need some Prozac. I'm not saying this is normal behavior, but it's my blog (scrapbook) and I want to remember all of this!
We are definitely ready to tackle 1st grade. I know without a doubt he is ready and he will do GREAT. I am praying that we keep getting all the awesome teachers...they really make a difference.
He may not remember his first year in school, but I will NEVER forget it!!
- Pics and slideshow to follow...
Friday, July 16, 2010
Dorda Par-tay!!!
You KNOW we had to have a "Dorda" party for my baby girl :)...she LOVES Dora, it's crazy!!
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We had buffalo chicken sandwhiches, taco salad and hotdogs with all the fixin's.
We had a small jump castle, sand and water table (thanks Ge Ge and Pa Pa), bubble machine and Pinata!
The kids had a blast :)
My sweet baby girl is 2!!
I can't believe my baby girl is now a toddler girl!! Man, time FLIES when you're having fun :)
My little peanut is definitely a princess! She has us all wrapped around her little finger...especially Daddy and Bubbie :)
She is so much fun and down right hilarious!!! She keeps Brayton in stitches. He thinks EVERYTHING she does is funny...even when it's not!!! This gets her in trouble at times!
She is really starting to talk A LOT. Some of her favorite phrases:
"sowwy (sorry)"...this is Brayton's favorite
"tank you"
" I want moww (more)"
"No, Mommy, No!!"
"I gotta poo poo"
"mone mommy (come on)"
"I NEED THAT" (ha! ha! this one cracks me up!)
"I want Dorda (Dora)"
"I want one"
She has got potty training down pretty good. At one time I was thinking we were almost 100% ready...but it changed, and I'm OK with that. She does go poo poo on the potty 99% of the time. And if we're home, she does really good with both. She just has to realize that she can go on the potty away from home, too. Not sure if I'm ready for that. Eww, it just grosses me out. It was so much easier with a boy.
She loves getting her nails painted and loves her "ea-ings" Ge Ge got her while we were on our cruise :) She had her first sleep over (Ge Ge's) the week we left for our cruise (April 20) and the last time she nursed was April 22nd. I know it's crazy, but that was such a bitter sweet time for me. I know it was time, but I cherished those moments and they were so sweet. She did great until I got home...let's just say I had use some garlic to help me out...and it did the trick :)
She is the most lovable and snuggly child ever. She loves to rub on me and still loves that skin contact. She now pulls my shirt up to lay on my belly when she is tired!!
She loves to dance and sing and adores Dora the Explorer. She won't sit and watch too much TV, but she will for "Dorda". She is an excellent eater. Salads are her favorite...and cheese. She LOVES cheese. There is not too much that she won't eat, or at least try. She especially likes hot and spicy foods.
She loves her baths and lotion on her legs.
She does NOT like being told no, bugs or anything "yucky". If she sees something gross she'll say "eww, mommy, eww". Still doesn't like sleeping alone, but we're doing better. She has a Dora bed beside ours, and if you lie down with her, she'll fall asleep in it. She has slept thru the night in it by herself ONE time.
My heart could explode I love her so much. The Lord definitely knew what he was doing when he placed that little angel in my life. She is all that I could ever hope for and more!! I love her smile, her toes, her eyes, her little laugh, and even her breath...I love every tiny, simple thing about that child. I pray that the Lord will continue to bless her and keep her safe and healthy. I pray that she grows up to be a happy mommy just like me...and I pray that one day she will be my best friend.
Her baby book and my blog doesn't get the attention it deserves, but she definitely DOES!!! She wants her momma 24/7....and guess what? She gets ME :)
Happy Birthday, Brinlee Cate. We all love you so much....don't you ever forget that!!!
My little peanut is definitely a princess! She has us all wrapped around her little finger...especially Daddy and Bubbie :)
She is so much fun and down right hilarious!!! She keeps Brayton in stitches. He thinks EVERYTHING she does is funny...even when it's not!!! This gets her in trouble at times!
She is really starting to talk A LOT. Some of her favorite phrases:
"sowwy (sorry)"...this is Brayton's favorite
"tank you"
" I want moww (more)"
"No, Mommy, No!!"
"I gotta poo poo"
"mone mommy (come on)"
"I NEED THAT" (ha! ha! this one cracks me up!)
"I want Dorda (Dora)"
"I want one"
She has got potty training down pretty good. At one time I was thinking we were almost 100% ready...but it changed, and I'm OK with that. She does go poo poo on the potty 99% of the time. And if we're home, she does really good with both. She just has to realize that she can go on the potty away from home, too. Not sure if I'm ready for that. Eww, it just grosses me out. It was so much easier with a boy.
She loves getting her nails painted and loves her "ea-ings" Ge Ge got her while we were on our cruise :) She had her first sleep over (Ge Ge's) the week we left for our cruise (April 20) and the last time she nursed was April 22nd. I know it's crazy, but that was such a bitter sweet time for me. I know it was time, but I cherished those moments and they were so sweet. She did great until I got home...let's just say I had use some garlic to help me out...and it did the trick :)
She is the most lovable and snuggly child ever. She loves to rub on me and still loves that skin contact. She now pulls my shirt up to lay on my belly when she is tired!!
She loves to dance and sing and adores Dora the Explorer. She won't sit and watch too much TV, but she will for "Dorda". She is an excellent eater. Salads are her favorite...and cheese. She LOVES cheese. There is not too much that she won't eat, or at least try. She especially likes hot and spicy foods.
She loves her baths and lotion on her legs.
She does NOT like being told no, bugs or anything "yucky". If she sees something gross she'll say "eww, mommy, eww". Still doesn't like sleeping alone, but we're doing better. She has a Dora bed beside ours, and if you lie down with her, she'll fall asleep in it. She has slept thru the night in it by herself ONE time.
My heart could explode I love her so much. The Lord definitely knew what he was doing when he placed that little angel in my life. She is all that I could ever hope for and more!! I love her smile, her toes, her eyes, her little laugh, and even her breath...I love every tiny, simple thing about that child. I pray that the Lord will continue to bless her and keep her safe and healthy. I pray that she grows up to be a happy mommy just like me...and I pray that one day she will be my best friend.
Her baby book and my blog doesn't get the attention it deserves, but she definitely DOES!!! She wants her momma 24/7....and guess what? She gets ME :)
Happy Birthday, Brinlee Cate. We all love you so much....don't you ever forget that!!!
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