Parker started preschool. I know I am like every other mother, being amazed at how fast our little ones grow up. It felt totally natural for me to send Sophie to Kindergarten. She is so ready, so excited, so thrives in that environment. Parks for me is a different story. He was excited, but super nervous. I will be the first to say that five hours a week without Parker seems heavenly and cheaper (
ie. every trip to the store will no longer result in a bribe. ) but as I dropped him off and watched him hesitantly sit at the table playing with
play dough I had to will myself to leave. And yes, I cried all the way to the car. I think it even surprised him how much he loved it though!
Ruby had her 9 month check up today. Lots of shots, and lots of sad tears. She is healthy and cute and so fun. She is crawling everywhere, getting into everything, pulling herself to stand and loving the freedom that comes with age. I am cleaning my floors more, lots more. Today after the doctor was rough for her. She missed her morning nap due to the appt. and hasn't really wanted to eat because she is getting some teeth and it was like the perfect storm. She just barely decided that I probably wasn't coming back to get her out of bed. Now she's snoozin'. Poor little thing. *
I picked up Sophie from school today, and so far the trend has been that she is so excited and happy and wants to tell me all about school. Today she saw me, and as soon as she ran to me I saw the bravery leave her big eyes and they just filled with tears. " I asked my new friend to play at recess, and she told me no. It was a hard day, Mom." It just about broke my heart. After a short pep talk, a few ideas for recess tomorrow, waffles with whipped cream and berries for lunch all is well again.
My neighbor gave me a quote printed on this tile thing for my birthday a few years ago. I love what it says.
" It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are." -e.e. Cummings
Unfortunately it also takes some bumps and bruises, some time to grow alone without Mom right there and some hard days to become the people we want to be. I suppose this applies directly to me as well. I love you three little peanuts, keep your heads up!
*official Ruby stats and cute 9 month picture to come !
Sweet Steve Barth (cousin in law) hooked us up with 8th row Boyz II Men tickets at the fair last night. It also included a little meet and greet with the "more men than boyz" afterwards. It was so fun! The concert was rockin'... and meeting them filled my inner 7th grade self with utter joy. Til' the end of the road baby....
Parker started preschool. I know I am like every other mother, being amazed at how fast our little ones grow up. It felt totally natural for me to send Sophie to Kindergarten. She is so ready, so excited, so thrives in that environment. Parks for me is a different story. He was excited, but super nervous. I will be the first to say that five hours a week without Parker seems heavenly and cheaper ( ie. every trip to the store will no longer result in a bribe. ) but as I dropped him off and watched him hesitantly sit at the table playing with play dough I had to will myself to leave. And yes, I cried all the way to the car. I think it even surprised him how much he loved it though! 
... and about twenty others just like this. Funny Soph. She keeps telling me she wants to be a "vatographer" when she grows up. More power to her I say. I just need to get her a camera of her own!
Could it really be? Do I really have a Kindergartener? I love you little Soph. I'm so proud of the kid you are and are becoming. Have fun this year! ( i know i will.. he he)
