My Mary Sunshine

My Mary woke up late this morning telling me that she was too sick to go to school today (although there was nothing that actually bothered her--just those tired Monday blues, I think). And when my perfect angel school loving daughter tells me that...my eyes light up, because I miss her..all the time. Of course you can stay home my Mary Sunshine! But then I started to think about how I was scheduled to volunteer in her class and she started to think about how bored she'd get and she decided to go. Smart choice.

I am now back from volunteering in her classroom, something I really enjoy doing. It always makes me think back to my old teaching life. My mind always floods with great ideas I could use as a teacher and things I would have done differently now that I am a parent. I also start to think on how much I let teaching consume my life and energy, realizing that I am content with just observing and aiding.

The second I walked in the door today my Mary Sunshine gave me a hug like I was the best thing that ever happened to her, and all the while I thought to myself that she is the best thing that has ever happened to me! 

Coody (Cutie)

Here is Mary's newest creation she made at Tiffany's yesterday. His name is Cutie (phonetically spelled by my first grader as Coody). It is so darling with it's little mint tin home complete with pillow blankets and teddy bear (Beary). I really need to learn to sew, maybe it will go on the list for one of my resolutions next year; blogging everyday is good for now.

Pretty Peepers

Nearly every time I go out in public I hear a comment about my kids' eyelashes being so awesome. My usual response...they get it from their daddy. Cameron seems to get the majority of compliments since his lashes may just poke you in the face if you get too close.

Happy Patients

Well, Noah is all immunized and ready for kindergarten in the fall. Nicole and Noah both did so great with their shots and check ups that we stopped by MacDonald's afterwards to celebrate. I didn't tell them we were going to the Doctor's until a half hour before we needed to leave, no sense in making Noah worry (Nicole was excited to get a sticker). Noah cried a little and Nicole just a whimper. I'm not sure if the name "Happy Meal" was intended for the child or the parent, either way...it's a win win.

What Goes Around Comes Around

I remember doing this same sleeping bag stair slide when I was a girl. I also hear the same childhood jokes/chants in our home these days...and it makes me smile.

Blah

Today is a blah day...the kind of rainy overcast mundane day where all you want to do is sneak back into bed with a good book and overdose on chocolate. It's that stumped feeling where you want to do something out of the ordinary with the kids only to realize you can't think of anything. At all. Hmmm. Apparently Nicole feels the same way.

Preschool Playdates

These cute kids...how lucky they are to be in preschool together (minus Nikki). Living next to family is our biggest support and blessing. And the fact that all they want to do is be together makes life so easy. The first thing Noah asks each morning is who's house they are going to play at after preschool. I lucked out today.