Mia's First Day of School

Yesterday was Mia's first day of school. She used one word to describe it "FABULOUS"! She has had such a positive attitude about this year. She did not get the teacher she wanted and there were only two people from her class last year in her class. It didn't bother her. She said I'm sure my teacher will be great and I can just make some new friends. With an attitude like that, she will do great anywhere. We are looking forward to a great year!!Poor Logan has had the hardest time with the kids going back to school. For about the first two weeks he cried every morning we dropped Landon off at school. He finally adjusted to that, but now we are trying to adjust to Mia being at school. He was very upset this morning when Mia had to go to school. Landon and Mia created an imaginary friend for him named Kanoe. Kanoe can play with Logan while Landon and Mia are at school. Hopefully he will adjust and get use to the fact that Landon and Mia have to go to school every morning. In September he will be going to preschool two days a week. Hopefully that will help. I can't say I blame Logan. I hate dropping them off at school and would rather them be at home playing too. I don't hate it enough to home school though :).

Dr. J's Party

Friday night Landon's orthodontist hosted a huge party for all his patients and their families. We went last year so we knew what to expect. They have tons of inflatables, climbing wall, face painting, free food, music, and much more. Of course I didn't take my camera to get any pictures of the fun. It was a great night. The kids loved every minute except when it was time to go.

Bathroom troubles

Last night Mia comes running downstairs and screams, "There is poop all over the bathroom!" She tends to be a drama queen so I was hoping she was exaggerating. Daddy was working on spelling words with Landon so I went upstairs to check out the situation. She was not exaggerating. It was all over the wall, floor, toilet, and child. I was not looking forward to this clean-up. While I took care of the child and got him bathed and cleaned, I asked Mia to go get me the cleaning supplies. When she came back I told her she could clean the bathroom. I was just joking, but her response was so funny to me. She said, "You are the one who chose to be a mommy, so you have to clean this up." I am sure I have said something similar to that to her and she had no problem turning it around on me.

Messy Babies

I don't know what I am going to do when this little girl is too big to put in the sink after each meal. She is the messiest eater. Everything has to be rubbed in her hair, all over the highchair and all over her. But I must say she is happy during the entire process!!

First Day of School

I am really late with this post because Landon is now on his third week of school. He started school July 21st. He is at the Discovery School this year. He has had a great transition so far. He is like his mama and doesn't like change. I don't know who was more nervous-me or him. He was very relieved when he found out a boy that was in his kindergarten class at Northfield was going to be in his class. He has made lots of new friends and likes his teacher. When we had our parent meeting the first week of school, I had several parents come up to me and tell me Landon was their son's new best friend. That is our sweet Landon.

Going to Work

One morning Logan came downstairs dressed with shoes in hand. He said, "Mom can you put my shoes on because I have to go to work." I said sure. I put his shoes on and then he asked me to open the door (we have child proof locks on all doors going outside). The other kids looked at me crazy when I opened the door, let him out, and then closed the door. I had no idea what he had planned but I knew he had a plan. A few minutes later I quietly went outside and this is what I found. It was so cute!!! He was just working away at cutting the grass.

Thank You

I have been doing alot of thinking lately (yes, that is about all I have been doing) about people who have influenced my life. There have been lots of people that I have rubbed shoulders with that have taught me alot. Several of the people I have been thinking about I no longer have contact with. These are friends that have lived here but have moved away. Because I am a terrible friend, I don't do a very good job of keeping in touch with anyone. I just wanted to send a thank you to all the amazing people I still have contact with and those I don't (just in case they run across this blog one day). I am grateful for the influence you have had in my life.