Attitude anyone?
No? Didn't think so. Know why? We have all of the attitude in the world RIGHT HERE!! Seriously, this is the worst it has been...so far. I know, it might get worse, but then again, we had a heart to heart tonight, Lauren and I, and we discussed consequences, not the least of which is losing possession of a cherished bear one day for each display of attitude as well as not seeing our best-est friend in the whole world at all this week. Sounds serious? IT IS!
We leave in six more sleeps for vacation, but as far as I can tell, the weather may be rainy while we are there, but that may help us avoid quite so much misery of all being sunburned, so...
Lauren found her backpack for kindergarten. It is Hello Kitty, pink and sparkly. All of the requirements set forth by Lauren being met, we got the rest of her school supplies. Now, the countdown begins.
More later...
Monday, July 14, 2008
Less than a month...
In less than a month, Lauren starts kindergarten. She will be with the big kids, in the real world. I'm afraid. I'm very afraid...and a little sad. She is still my baby, although a chatty baby I will say. She is looking more grown up, especially with all of the missing teeth. Currently, she has lost 7 teeth, and is missing 5 right now. She is an awfully cute little jack-o-lantern.
Jack is running faster all the time. Also, protesting louder EVERYDAY!! And protesting the most mundane of things...where is his drink, he wants his shoes/he hates his shoes, he wants to potty, NO! POTTY!, downstairs, upstairs, down again. I must say though, he is a SOLID napper, great sleeper at night, funny as heck and loves to play!!!
More later...
In less than a month, Lauren starts kindergarten. She will be with the big kids, in the real world. I'm afraid. I'm very afraid...and a little sad. She is still my baby, although a chatty baby I will say. She is looking more grown up, especially with all of the missing teeth. Currently, she has lost 7 teeth, and is missing 5 right now. She is an awfully cute little jack-o-lantern.
Jack is running faster all the time. Also, protesting louder EVERYDAY!! And protesting the most mundane of things...where is his drink, he wants his shoes/he hates his shoes, he wants to potty, NO! POTTY!, downstairs, upstairs, down again. I must say though, he is a SOLID napper, great sleeper at night, funny as heck and loves to play!!!
More later...
Sunday, July 06, 2008
Granddaddy and Lauren
Here's another one I edited. I think I like it and I know Lauren does. Anything that offers pink anything is OK by her.
How do you like this?
There is a new editing tool on flickr that I tried and I can't decide if I like it or not, but here is a picture of Jack cropped, softened, with a frame, rounded edges, and text added. What do you think? Not too bad for free!!
Friday, July 04, 2008
Happy 4th!
We had a wonderful day. Lots of family came to our house for a cookout that was rumored to possibly be rained out, but wasn't (YAY!), packed up and went to Princeton to Rebecca, Bryan and Jenna's house. We ate some more, went to the fairgrounds and watched fireworks in the mist and it was honestly kind of cool. Half way through the fireworks, Lauren and Jack were ready to go. It was no Disney fireworks display, but it was nice. We had a great spot to sit, no one was in front of us and we walked to and from Rebecca's, so no bad traffic.
What a fantastic 4th! Life is really, really good indeed!
We had a wonderful day. Lots of family came to our house for a cookout that was rumored to possibly be rained out, but wasn't (YAY!), packed up and went to Princeton to Rebecca, Bryan and Jenna's house. We ate some more, went to the fairgrounds and watched fireworks in the mist and it was honestly kind of cool. Half way through the fireworks, Lauren and Jack were ready to go. It was no Disney fireworks display, but it was nice. We had a great spot to sit, no one was in front of us and we walked to and from Rebecca's, so no bad traffic.
What a fantastic 4th! Life is really, really good indeed!
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
SO...
She loved bible school, still sings the songs and today wished she could go back right now. I explained that it is over for the year, but she wants to go back anyway.
Today Lauren said, "I know! We could train Jack like a dog!" I said, "To do what?" she said, "Anything!" and then proceeded to put her shoe down, have him pick it up, praised him and then offered him a bite of a banana. Wow!! He's a good dog!
She loved bible school, still sings the songs and today wished she could go back right now. I explained that it is over for the year, but she wants to go back anyway.
Today Lauren said, "I know! We could train Jack like a dog!" I said, "To do what?" she said, "Anything!" and then proceeded to put her shoe down, have him pick it up, praised him and then offered him a bite of a banana. Wow!! He's a good dog!
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
FRIENDS
That is what her bracelet said that she made today at bible school. Today she had fun, but keeps talking about these big boys who are SO BIG! Don't know if they are mean or nice, but I hear they may be 7 or 8 years old and that's old!!
Her friend Jack is in her group and normally they stick together, but at the end of today, they were separated by several kids and neither minded too much. That's fine since next year he won't be in our class, but I am sure that will throw her, for a couple of days anyway!
She seems to like the music as much as anything, though I am sure crafts rank way up near the top as well. We were able to get a CD of the music a couple of weeks ago, so it is familiar to Jack, Lauren and me and they sing the songs at the end of each day and now the songs are getting stuck in her head, which is more than a little frustrating if I do say so. Anyone know any remedies for that particular problem?
More as the week progresses...
That is what her bracelet said that she made today at bible school. Today she had fun, but keeps talking about these big boys who are SO BIG! Don't know if they are mean or nice, but I hear they may be 7 or 8 years old and that's old!!
Her friend Jack is in her group and normally they stick together, but at the end of today, they were separated by several kids and neither minded too much. That's fine since next year he won't be in our class, but I am sure that will throw her, for a couple of days anyway!
She seems to like the music as much as anything, though I am sure crafts rank way up near the top as well. We were able to get a CD of the music a couple of weeks ago, so it is familiar to Jack, Lauren and me and they sing the songs at the end of each day and now the songs are getting stuck in her head, which is more than a little frustrating if I do say so. Anyone know any remedies for that particular problem?
More as the week progresses...
Monday, June 16, 2008
God's big, big, big, big, BIG backyard!!
Bible school started today. She liked it, but it was at her old preschool which kind of threw her for a loop not having her regular room, her regular teacher, her regular friends. She does have friends in her class, but it's just not the same. She did have fun, but it wore her out. VERY GOOD INDEED!!
I'll check in later in the week to keep you posted!!
Bible school started today. She liked it, but it was at her old preschool which kind of threw her for a loop not having her regular room, her regular teacher, her regular friends. She does have friends in her class, but it's just not the same. She did have fun, but it wore her out. VERY GOOD INDEED!!
I'll check in later in the week to keep you posted!!
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Summer break
So far, we've gone to the library a couple of times, picked up bible school music and done a whole lot of nothing else. Thanks gas prices...
She has a reading camp, which sounds much nerdier than it will be, the first three weeks of July and the fourth week, we will be on our way to the beach. Then school starts Aug. 11, so summer seems remarkably short this year.
My big girl will start kindergarten this year. I cannot believe it. Seriously...
So far, we've gone to the library a couple of times, picked up bible school music and done a whole lot of nothing else. Thanks gas prices...
She has a reading camp, which sounds much nerdier than it will be, the first three weeks of July and the fourth week, we will be on our way to the beach. Then school starts Aug. 11, so summer seems remarkably short this year.
My big girl will start kindergarten this year. I cannot believe it. Seriously...
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Momma! He's so pretty!
Uh-oh. Never a good sentence to hear your 5 yr. old girl say about your 1 yr. old boy. He came in with stick on earrings on and I just heard her say, "Pick your hair clip. Which one do you like the best?" I would stop it, but why? It won't be too long that he will allow this kind of playing, so why fight it? They are very funny and to hear them in the other room laughing together makes me smile every time. He thinks it it SO funny to sit on her when she is lying on the floor and then he bounces on her. She starts laughing, so does he and then I stop them for fear he might really hurt her, but it is fun for a second.
And now he is crying because the clip won't stay in. Sigh...
Uh-oh. Never a good sentence to hear your 5 yr. old girl say about your 1 yr. old boy. He came in with stick on earrings on and I just heard her say, "Pick your hair clip. Which one do you like the best?" I would stop it, but why? It won't be too long that he will allow this kind of playing, so why fight it? They are very funny and to hear them in the other room laughing together makes me smile every time. He thinks it it SO funny to sit on her when she is lying on the floor and then he bounces on her. She starts laughing, so does he and then I stop them for fear he might really hurt her, but it is fun for a second.
And now he is crying because the clip won't stay in. Sigh...
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