Pre-school Update

Lily has successfully completed her first two weeks of pre-school. She only cried the first morning for a few minutes and then never looked back. Every day when I drop her off she says, "Bye, bye Mommy" and runs into the classroom to be with her friends and teachers. When I come to pick her up at 1:00 I almost have to drag her out of the classroom. Yesterday she said she wanted to stay because she was having so much fun. Jeff and I are thrilled that she loves school so much.

Her teachers, Ms. Lorraine and Ms. Pam, said that Lily is doing great and fits in perfectly with the class. She follows directions, goes potty and plays well with the other students. It is truly an exciting time for our Lilybug! They attend Spanish, Computer and Music classes and also do crafts and play outside. Next week they have a dental Hygienist coming in to discuss dental care.

The best part...when I was buckling Lily up yesterday after school she looked at me and said:
L: "I missed you today Mom"
ME: "I missed you too Lily"
L: "I missed you ALL day Mommy!"

I absolutely melted!! I am so happy that she is having fun, but it's nice to know she still misses her Mommy.

To the Best Sister in the World

Happy 29th Sis! I love and miss you so much. You have been the best sister and friend to me. You're a beautiful person, inside and out. Just know I am always here for you. I hope all your dreams come true today and forever.

Enjoy your day...I can't wait to see you in two weeks!

Happy Birthday Auntie April!

We love you so much Auntie!!

Have a great birthday. Can't wait to see you in 2 weeks!

Love, Your favorite two nieces

Hey Mom...

What's for dinner?

Sisters are Super!

Our girls are finally at an age that they can play together. They are inseparable most days. Emma absolutely adores Lily and Lily loves being a big sister. Lily gets so excited about Emma and tells anyone who will listen that she is her baby sister. They are so sweet when they play together (most of the time). Here are some candid shots of the girls having fun together over the last month. They are the best of friends; Jeff and I are so blessed!

Our Little Monkeys

Who needs a playground? There's lot of fun to be had right here at home on the stairs!

"Big Girl Puzzles"

Here are the girls having fun with Daddy doing a 24 piece puzzle. Lily is getting really good at doing it all by herself. Emma just wants to eat the pieces.

Emma at 8 Months

Can crawl, pull up, cruise along the furniture and walk with a walker

Loves to play in the dishwasher

Sleeps longer stretches at night, but still wakes up once

Loves bath time

ADORES Lily

Is a Mommy's girl and has some stranger anxiety

Wears 6-9 month clothes, size 3 diapers

Weighs 18lbs, 9 oz.

Still nursing

Had her first ear infection

Has 6 teeth

Loves all baby food

Eats pieces of bananas, bread, mum crackers and Gerber stars

Loves going to the playground and playing at the Birdies Play Center

Takes 2-3 naps a day

Enjoys Baby Einstein and watches Dora with Lily

Can say Mama and Dada and knows who we are

Can take drinks from a sippy cup

Saw snow for the first time

Loves the cat and dog

Is the sweetest baby and loves to be held

And I was worried I wouldn't take as many photos of the second child! :)

We love you Emma Rose!! You're such a sweetheart!

First Day of Pre-School

Well, I survived my baby's first day of pre-school. It was so hard to leave Lily, but I knew she was going to have a great day! They just seem to grow up so fast!! Okay, enough about my boo hooing....here are the details of our day.

The day started with Auntie Cindy calling to wish Lily a good day at school. Lily excitedly said, I'm going to school today!" She was so happy and proud. We packed her lunch and backpack last night so we just had to get dressed and get out the door. We arrived at Courthouse Academy at 9:25 and I could tell Lily was getting a little nervous. When we arrived at the door, Lily began clinging to me and refusing to let go. Finally her teacher picked her up and brought her in the classroom. Moms are not allowed in, as it makes the transition a little easier. Lily started crying so I knew I had to leave. I tried to keep it together while I walked down the the long hall, I couldn't believe Lily was actually in school. After submitting some paperwork to the Director, both the secretary and Lily's teacher approached me and said that Lily had stopped crying and was playing very well with the other children. The teacher explained they were in computer class...how fun!

I left the school feeling a little sad, but deep inside Jeff and I knew Lily was ready. She is so active and loves learning new things. A social envirnoment like pre-school is just what Lily needed. I spent my three free hours doing some shopping and enjoying a nice lunch with Kim and Emma. It was great to have a distraction. I was so excited to go pick Lily up and see how her first day went.

The teacher's exact words, "Lily had an AWESOME day!" She said that she only cried a few minutes and then enjoyed the rest of the days activities. I felt so relieved that she liked school and had fun. The teacher said she played well with the other students, ate her lunch, went pee on the potty and even followed directions during a fire drill. I was so proud!! Lily was excited to show me her snow globe craft and tell me about playing trains and dinosaurs with her teachers. When I asked her if she had fun and wanted to go to school again she said, "Actually mom, I want to go to school again. I love school!" Well said Lily, a new chapter has begun!! I am so excited for our little girl!!

Anxious about going inside the schoolReally nervous nowLooking it at her new class and all the students

Heading into the class with one of her teachers, Ms. Lorianne

T is for Taco

Lily has always been a great eater. However, when we would have Taco nights we usually didn't give Lily an entire taco. She really never seem to like them. Well, much to our surprise she actually LOVES them. She ate two full taco's and a helping of Spanish rice. As you can see by the pictures, she enjoyed every bite!