here we go!

Well, the practice day was over...and the real day came for Kindergarten.  Her first "full" half day and bus transportation.  She was ready!  She walked to that bus stop like she was on a mission and was hoping that she got to ride a "golden bus" (a brand new one that looks a bit different).  Thankfully, bus #32 came and was the "golden bus" and off she went!  A big smile and a wave good-bye...there goes my last baby to school...

Another big day

Jeez...can I not catch a break!  Another emotional day as I send my baby baby for her 1st day of Kindergarten!  She was excited (she only went from 12:30-2:30) but concerned that children would be mean to her.  I reassured her that she could stand up for herself and she replied with a potential come back "stop being mean to me"...great work, Adelyn!  She asked me what would happen if she got sick, and I told her she would be sent to the nurse's office and they would give me a call and I would be there right away.  On the car ride there, she said "at first I can be a little shy"... I told her that was fine and sometimes it takes a while to warm up and meet new friends.  She was eager to go...and walk me to her classroom (cause she knew EXACTLY where it is at).  

Well, I picked her up and she was peeking down the hall (all while being a helper for the teacher)...waiting to be released and tell us about her day.  First conversation--she went on a tour and saw the NURSE'S OFFICE...oh gosh, what is this obsession, hope she won't be visiting it this year!  She said she loved Kindergarten and cannot wait to go back Thursday (first day with bussing).  Oh Yippie!

A big day for all!

Well...today was the first day for my first born to go to school ALL day...what a big hurdle for her and I, but for way different reasons.  Last night as we put Bryn to bed, she was quite anxious about getting lost on the west side of the building and remembering that her classroom is on Lady Bug Lane on the east side.  I pulled up a map and tried to explain where her bus would drop her off and where she would go based upon which door she was dropped off at.  This morning she felt better, but still a little nervous.  I reassured her that there would be helpers there making sure she made it to Mrs. Fluty's classroom without any problems.  Besides, we had already taken supplies to her classroom on Friday and she already met her teacher.

Lunch was a big topic for my picky little eater.  She decided on a peanut butter sandwich, watermelon, and cheese-its.  Her daddy and I each wrote her a note as a lunch surprise.  Since lunch is so early (10:50), her teacher wants us to pack a snack for later in the afternoon..and because of my wacky type A mind, I made her a container to keep her snacks in her cubby at school...a variety because you never can plan what she may feel like eating!

Oh, our little girl is growing up so fast.  If I could freeze time in this moment I certainly would...I don't know if or when this is supposed to get easier, but knowing how AMAZING she is gives me confidence she'll do great!

First soccer games of the season

It was a hot start for this years soccer season, and yes, we will be wishing for sun and warmth towards the end of the October!  The girls did well and had lots of fun playing.  Adelyn's team won and by the second half, she became more aggressive and did well.  Bryn's team tied 2-2 with Bryn scoring her first goal ever!  It was fantastic and she definitely deserved it.  She played well, gave all her effort, and hustled hard...which is all we could ever ask of her.  Walking back to the car she stated "I was sweating so much, it was falling off my eye shells!"

Adelyn taking the ball down the field

Adelyn and teammates waiting to "attack" the other team

It's all you Bryn!

Bryn kicking off

Bryn coming out first...3 other girls eating her dust!

Bus Beginnings

The time has come again for me to take my "baby" to bus beginnings to learn the ins and outs of riding a school bus.  Adelyn wasn't nervous and assured me that she would listen to the directions and follow the rules (while she was watching the boys behind us misbehave!).  Well, she did great and has even told me that she thinks she will be a bus rider this year.  She really enjoyed "gawking" out her window and I'm totally convinced that she will do the same daily and miss her bus stop! :)

Dunk Tank action

Kyle was asked to sit in a dunk tank at the high school for an event to raise money for a good cause, so without hesitation his answer was yes!  So, he geared up for his shift and the girls could not wait to "dunk" their daddy.  We had a ton of fun watching him spend most of the time in the water (and mostly because of his own kids!)