It was a full week!

We made it through the first week of kindergarten and I think Jack is enjoying it. We have had lots to do after school too - so it's been hectic!

Allison visited her preschool classroom on Tuesday and enjoyed checking it out. Her teachers, Ms. Flo and Ms. Evangelina seem very nice.

Tonight I have finally uploaded pictures of my newest bows ... if you're interested ... check it out! :)
http://bowsbylynn.tripod.com/id1.html

Tomorrow I have to take Maggie to the vet - she's having some rear issues......... yuck.
Tomorrow afternoon is Jack's first official playdate with a kindergarten friend! We'll see how it goes.

Now, I have to go let Goose, the neighbor dog, out. I do that alot. But, the lady brings us "thank yous" from all around the world (she's an international fight attendant) ... so that's fun. I was looking forward to sleeping in and then I remembered that Goose doesn't sleep in.........

my days are long!

Well, I had grown accustomed to sleeping until 7:30 and sometimes even 8:00! Now, the brutal alarm wakes me from my beloved sleep. Ahh, the life of a kindergartener's mom........

Jack is doing great and loves it. Allison is loving the one on one time. It's all good.
Except that I am tired as ... well you know.

Tomorrow is our first MOPS leadership meeting of the year. Ready to get that going!

Oh and Jack has his first playdate scheduled!! Oh the fun! :)

Now, it's time for ice cream.......

it's been a good birthday

I thought I would add a little update...

Jack did GREAT at kindergarten and reported to us that the playground is "awesome". He was tired after school and wasn't ready to share the details at first. Over a few hours time we were able to get out of him that he will be assigned a square on the carpet tomorrow, gets a party {"any kind we want - even ice cream"} at the end of the year if he fills up a marble jar (I didn't really get all the details on that), had gym class today "but didn't do ANYTHING and it was boring" and computer and "didn't get to do ANYTHING there either". (I believe they were filling the kids in on what exactly they WOULD be doing. He plans to go back tomorrow.

I had a nice birthday! We had cake and several home made cards from the neighbor kids. Karl and the kids gave me a new purse and a camera! Yeah! For dinner they took me to Red Lobster for some crab legs!! It was a good 34th....

Now, it's time for bed so I can get up and do it all over again!
Oh and tomorrow we go to Allison's school. She's excited. :)

My baby started Kindergarten!!

Jack getting ready to walk to school.

Jack & Mrs. Bush

Unbelievably my little boy started kindergarten today. Where have the last 5 years gone?! He ws very excited and was ready on time! We walk to school ... it's not too far and I cannot imagine putting him on the bus!! Anyway, we walked with some neighbors and a Great Dane from a few streets over accompanied us!!! Jack's teacher, Mrs. Bush, was at the classroom door to greet him. He found a place for his backpack and then found his soccer friend Quinn. I just wanted to watch and take it all in, but Karl said we had to leave. {sniff sniff}

Today is also my birthday ... I'm 34 today. Not too exciting.....


Allison seems ok to be here without Jack ... but I bet she gets bored. We shall see!


And for the grossest story in the history of the world....
So last night we were playing outside and I was over at a neighbors letting their dog out. Well, apparently Allison had to poop but waited too long. So, she pooped in her pants. Karl got her into the bathroom to finish her business and to take her undies out to rinse out. That's when I came back from letting Goose out. So I go in and check on Allison (she was on the toilet) and notice the big pile of poop on the FLOOR. So then I went outside to heckle Karl about it. Then I went back inside to clean it up ... but it was GONE. I asked Allison "what happened to the poo poo" and she said " Maggie ate it". I was BEYOND grossed out but dying laughing and went outside to tell Karl that HIS dog ate poop. Isn't that the most disgusting thing ever?!?!?!





Karl is getting me Quiznos for lunch (yum) and then I'm going for a little retail therapy after we eat. Woo hoo.

It's a Monday, but that's ok.

We didn't leave the house today, but it was a good day. The kids played with Jack's pirate ship & million accessories for hours today. I had the bug man come spray the house, so before that I was crazy picking-crap-off-the-floor woman! Turns out we may have a little "friend" living in our attic. LOVELY.

After a conversation with a friend this weekend, I remembered the Chuck Norris facts website. Now, I really get a kick out of this because my mom LOVES Chuck Norris and I grew up with her watching Texas Walker Ranger and anything else she could find. :) If you've never read any of them ... some are really good! http://www.chucknorrisfacts.com/

I listed some of Allison's clothes on ebay today - why is that so hard for me?? The girl has a TON of clothes, but it's hard to part with them! BUT, must make room for clothes that fit...right?! I have a coupon for Gymboree that starts on Thursday...so we'll pick up a few more fall pieces.

I really enjoyed my MOPS retreat this weekend. It was good to get to know (better) the other moms that are on the leadership team. We really enjoyed sharing stories about our family, life and faith. Oh and a few glasses of wine.... We were staying in a log cabin at a place called Camp Allen and I slept in a bunk bed {Jack was so dissappointed that I didn't sleep in the TOP bunk}. It was pretty much in the middle of no where - so we drove to the Texas A&M campus for dinner. There were a few Aggie women there and they were proud to show off their campus -- although it was dark and we didn't actually SEE a lot. I'm on the hospitality committee - I share responsibility with 2 other ladies. It's a good fit. :)

Tomorrow promises to be a busy day ... well child check ups, preschool teacher home visit, babysitting some favorite friends and then dinner with said friends! Then Karl will be home ... yeah! Allison's teacher's name is Miss Flo ... does anyone else find that funny?

I have the Olympics on in the background - is anyone else having Michael Phelps withdrawl?!

I told myself I'd go to bed at a decent time tonight ... must. stick. to. that.

I need a nap!

Like a lot of people, I stayed up waaaay too late last night watching the Olympics and now I am TIRED. Then, just as I was going to sleep, Allison decided that there was a bug in her bed (not I'm 99% sure there WASN'T) but we spent the next 20 minutes looking for it and then we both went back to bed and then just as I was falling asleep again she wanted me to come check one more time. So, finally at 1:00am I went to sleep ... I'm NOT a 1:00am kinda girl! I need a nap!

We are meeting Stacie & her kids at the pool this morning. Hopefully my kids will agree to stay in the same area ... but probably not. Getting ready to go to the pool is always such a pain ... I think it has something to do with having to get 3 of us ready, pack lunch or snacks, etc. Oh well. Once we're there it's ok.

Allison starts gymnastics next Wednesday and after watching the girls at the Olympics, she's excited. I think she is going to do the uneven bars next week. ha ha. I tried her little gymnastics leotard on last night and then she didn't want to take it off. It was funny to watch her do her version of gymnastics!

Jack starts kindergarden in less than 2 weeks. I cannot believe it. I'm excited for him and also sad that he'll be gone all day! I know he'll do well, but I just want to keep him under my wing! What if the "older" kids teach him awful things?!? We'll be walking to school, so hopefully that will keep him from mingling with the 4th graders (gasp!).

I guess I should get ready for the pool!

It's been a while since I've really posted!

I feel like I need to catch up or update or something!! We've been home from our trip since Friday, but it seems like every minute has been filled with something to do!

We had a great trip home - full of Grandma visiting, eating, friend visiting, shopping, eating, picture taking, eating and flower girl & "wedding bear" (aka ring bearer) clothes shopping. Jack & Allison got lots of playtime with cousin Hannah and they all seemed to have a blast. Karl actually got to join us for a couple days. We had to leave to soon, but that's always the case.

We had to catch an early flight on Friday (8:40am) which translates into getting up EARLY. The kids were good sports about it and everything went smoothly. I almost have it down to a science. Jack is good 98% of the time and Allison ... well she tries.... Our flight was delayed about 20 minutes, but luckily there is a Starbucks across from the gate and the apple danishes made everyone happy!

We picked Maggie up from the new kennel and she was happy to see us! It cost a fortune to board her there, but it was the right place to put her. She got to run and play and dig and bark. Those are her favorite things! :)

I have my Mother of Preschoolers retreat this weekend. I am working on it with 2 other moms and it's taking up a lot of my "free" time. But, I love organizing ... so it's right up my alley. Karl will have the kids to himself for TWO nights!!! I'll have to let you know how that goes!!!!!!!

We had Stacie and her kids tonight - it's always fun to get together with them! We tried out a new place (well it's not new ... we just haven't been there). It's Italian ... it was ok. It's no Rich & Charlies.........

Jack is gearing up for kindergarten - I still can't believe he's old enough for ALL DAY school. He has all his school supplies and his new backpack. We are going shoe shopping later in the week. Allison will go back to her preschool in September--her little friends from last year should be in class with her again this year. They'll both do soccer through the YMCA and Karl and I are excited about that. :)

Well, I'm going to go eat a brownie and chill out.

we're home!

We're back from our St. Louis trip! It was fun to be home and see lots of family and friends. :) I need to unpack and get back into the routine...

home sweet home

The kids and I are heading home tomorrow to see everyone ... I doubt I'll post while there. Have a great week! :)