Trying to stay busy this summer is not going to be a challenge. I am ready to take my son just about anywhere to get his daily fill of energy exertion. Thankfully the girls seem to enjoy getting out of the house and are pretty good in public places.
Last week we went to the petting zoo, the park, the guys saw a movie, and a friend's house for dinner. This week I am fairly certain we will be making our way to a part or two and will enjoy the blue skies while they last. I bought a tiny little (very tiny) pool for the girls. I've got a couple of bathing suits (via Raney's mass of borrowed girly clothes) for the girls, lots of sun block, and a good sprinkler for TJ. I need a little bit of sun, myself and I think I'll de-white my shiny legs!
After my late night run to WallyWorld this evening, I realized how much it FEELS like summer now that TJ is actually out of school. Of course, before Kindergarten, even with Pre-K, it didn't really "feel" like summer break. Hmmm.... very neat to feel this time of freedom though the eyes of a parent!
Expect me to post LOTS of pictures over the next few months! We've got all kinds of fun up our sleeves and I can't wait to capture those Kodak moments!
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Nevermind... I don't want a goat!
The kids and I went to the petting zoo today. Despite the fact that the ground had been soaked for a few days, and there was red clay (Alabama dirt) everywhere - we still managed to have a great time. Actually, the owners did a pretty good job in keeping the hay down to keep the mud from being a problem.
I thought I wanted a goat. For some reason, I've wanted a goat for a long time. But after really looking at the ones I saw today, I realized just how demonic looking they are. Perhaps I've seen too many paranormal shows lately (pentagrams, ram's head, etc)... because when I look into the eyes of a goat - they look really sinister! Something about rectangular irises that really make it too much for me!
You can see our pictures from today's adventure at Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=26003&id=1303620738
I thought I wanted a goat. For some reason, I've wanted a goat for a long time. But after really looking at the ones I saw today, I realized just how demonic looking they are. Perhaps I've seen too many paranormal shows lately (pentagrams, ram's head, etc)... because when I look into the eyes of a goat - they look really sinister! Something about rectangular irises that really make it too much for me!
You can see our pictures from today's adventure at Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=26003&id=1303620738
Saturday, May 23, 2009
TJ Graduates!
Isn't it awesome!? TJ is well on his way to being a first grader! I uploaded a few pictures from graduation to Facebook. You can find them here.
TJ was the best kid all year! He never once got in trouble and "stayed on green" every single day! As a reward, I let him choose a DS game. He had talked about it since after Christmas when I told him I would buy him a Nintendo DS game if he was good at school all year long. Bribery worked, I'd say!
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Wrapping up the school... damn swine flu!
TJ's last day would have been May 22, but as backwards as the Madison County School system is, he has to go to school on the Tuesday and Wednesday after Memorial Day to make up the two days they missed because of Swine Flu. They closed the schools down for two days (some schools for four days) to limit exposure from two confirmed cases in a school that isn't in our district. TJ's graduation is on the 21st, and he is totally confused as to why he has to go BACK to school after he's already graduated! I can't seem to explain it to him and wish someone would explain it to me!
The girls will be ONE in less than a month, and their birthday party is a month from today! I can't believe just how FAST this year has flown by! It seems like yesterday I found out I was pregnant!
Katie finally got a tooth. It hasn't moved all the way up yet, but it is visible. Subsequently, she bit her lip in a boo boo incident with their toy bucket yesterday. She hasn't even had her tooth for a handful of days and already she's managed to give herself a purple lip! It doesn't look bad, but I certainly see it! She is probably going to be a klutz just like me! Lord help her!
Lauren is walking, walking, walking and walking. Last night she was walking around in circles... simply, just to walk. Katie is trying to walk, too. She finally took a step all by herself, but immediately fell. She won't let Lauren be the center of attention, that's for sure. She's working hard to catch up to her "little" sister!
There isn't too much else to report, but I wanted to make sure I kept up with the blog since it was something I promised to do!
Oh, and here is the invitation to the party... I will be sending them out next week. We really want to have a blast, so I hope you all can come!
The girls will be ONE in less than a month, and their birthday party is a month from today! I can't believe just how FAST this year has flown by! It seems like yesterday I found out I was pregnant!
Katie finally got a tooth. It hasn't moved all the way up yet, but it is visible. Subsequently, she bit her lip in a boo boo incident with their toy bucket yesterday. She hasn't even had her tooth for a handful of days and already she's managed to give herself a purple lip! It doesn't look bad, but I certainly see it! She is probably going to be a klutz just like me! Lord help her!
Lauren is walking, walking, walking and walking. Last night she was walking around in circles... simply, just to walk. Katie is trying to walk, too. She finally took a step all by herself, but immediately fell. She won't let Lauren be the center of attention, that's for sure. She's working hard to catch up to her "little" sister!
There isn't too much else to report, but I wanted to make sure I kept up with the blog since it was something I promised to do!
Oh, and here is the invitation to the party... I will be sending them out next week. We really want to have a blast, so I hope you all can come!
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Big Milestones
Lauren is officially walking! The little monkey is going to and fro on her feet, with an occasional bump to her bum!
We also have TJ's Kindergarten Graduation coming up on May 21st. I am really excited to see TJ do so well this year. Considering how much has changed for him this year - with the addition to two more siblings (at the same time, nonetheless) - he has taken it all in stride!
TJ has "stayed on green" the entire year. That means he has been the perfectly behaved student. He really enjoys school, and I really hope this trend remains. Of course, I am sure Ms. Lisa Williams (his teacher) has a lot to so with it. She's really amazing and I give her all the props she deserves! From what TJ has told me, not many students are all that well behaved, and I am sure that has been a challenge for everyone in the classroom. Ms. Williams rocks!
I am planning the girls' birthday and can't wait to send invitations! We will be having it on June 13 - late afternoon - so that everyone can have food and can stay as late as they'd like! We can't wait to celebrate their first year!
We also have TJ's Kindergarten Graduation coming up on May 21st. I am really excited to see TJ do so well this year. Considering how much has changed for him this year - with the addition to two more siblings (at the same time, nonetheless) - he has taken it all in stride!
TJ has "stayed on green" the entire year. That means he has been the perfectly behaved student. He really enjoys school, and I really hope this trend remains. Of course, I am sure Ms. Lisa Williams (his teacher) has a lot to so with it. She's really amazing and I give her all the props she deserves! From what TJ has told me, not many students are all that well behaved, and I am sure that has been a challenge for everyone in the classroom. Ms. Williams rocks!
I am planning the girls' birthday and can't wait to send invitations! We will be having it on June 13 - late afternoon - so that everyone can have food and can stay as late as they'd like! We can't wait to celebrate their first year!
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