Thursday, August 25, 2011
Todd's Turn
After waiting for two long weeks, Todd finally got his turn in the spotlight. It was FINALLY his turn to go to school. And he couldn't be more excited, because this year? This year, he is a BIG kid! So long to the baby two year old class because big kids are 3 year old PANDAS!
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Ditching the Training Wheels
We're attempting to teach Hayley to ride a bike sans training wheels.
We've got a LOT of balance and confidence building work to do.
Unfortunately, one of Hayley's instructors still seems to have too much little boy in him!
I'm not sure leading by example is going to help too much in this situation!
We've got a LOT of balance and confidence building work to do.
Unfortunately, one of Hayley's instructors still seems to have too much little boy in him!
I'm not sure leading by example is going to help too much in this situation!
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
And so it begins
Today was a big day. A day filled with excitement, anticipation, new beginnings, and anxiety (mine, not hers).
We've chosen to embark on a unique, new experience. Hayley will be attending a community school this year. A Christian based school that partners with the family and the community, to offer students the best of the traditional school world and the homeschool world.
And while I was a stressed mess, rushing to prepare for what the coming weeks will bring while wading through my emotions and trying to accept that in what has been the blink of an eye, my baby has grown into a beautiful little girl; Hayley was nothing but overjoyed at the prospect of meeting new friends, learning new things, and spending time with a new teacher. I have yet to find anything that intimidates my little lady... well, aside from bugs and bands-aids.
And Todd had plenty of emotions to wade through as well. As we walked through the parking lot back to the car after dropping Hayley off, I looked down to see Todd's bottom lip sticking out and a tear rolling down his cheek. I picked him up, put him on my shoulder, and he let the tears flow freely... saying "I gonna miss Hay-yee."
We've chosen to embark on a unique, new experience. Hayley will be attending a community school this year. A Christian based school that partners with the family and the community, to offer students the best of the traditional school world and the homeschool world.
And while I was a stressed mess, rushing to prepare for what the coming weeks will bring while wading through my emotions and trying to accept that in what has been the blink of an eye, my baby has grown into a beautiful little girl; Hayley was nothing but overjoyed at the prospect of meeting new friends, learning new things, and spending time with a new teacher. I have yet to find anything that intimidates my little lady... well, aside from bugs and bands-aids.
And Todd had plenty of emotions to wade through as well. As we walked through the parking lot back to the car after dropping Hayley off, I looked down to see Todd's bottom lip sticking out and a tear rolling down his cheek. I picked him up, put him on my shoulder, and he let the tears flow freely... saying "I gonna miss Hay-yee."
Monday, August 08, 2011
More sun, sand and surf
Gidget has nothing on this surfer chick!
And then there is my Mr. OCD who truly believes it is his duty to get every last bit of sand on the beach, back in the water. It's a good thing he brought TWO buckets for this task! Aside from the occasional dip in the ocean to cool off, Todd worked diligently on his task for 2 hours. Good thing we go back every Sunday. He still has LOTS to do!
And then there is my Mr. OCD who truly believes it is his duty to get every last bit of sand on the beach, back in the water. It's a good thing he brought TWO buckets for this task! Aside from the occasional dip in the ocean to cool off, Todd worked diligently on his task for 2 hours. Good thing we go back every Sunday. He still has LOTS to do!
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