Back To School

Summer vacation flew by too quickly as it always does.  My kids got on the bus this morning for their first day of 1st and 4th grades.  The morning went very easy.  They were both awake and dressed early and wore their back packs a half hour earlier then they needed to.  Because of the solar eclipse taking place later today the school is letting them out early.  We have our special solar eclipse glasses and are ready for the big event. 

Another school year has begun and we are back to that normal routine.  I hope and pray the kids have a good year and continue to do well. 

I got a job working in the cafeteria at the high school three hours a day but can't start until all of my clearances come back.  I am excited to get back to work.  It's been 10 years since I've earned a paycheck and this will be a small one but it will help.  I'm also happy to find a job that will allow me to be home when the kids are home.  That was a big deal to me. 

My Baby Girl Is 6

We just celebrated our little girl's 6 birthday.  I don't know how these last 6 years went by as fast as they did.

The day started with me having to go to orientation for my new job, more of that later, then we started birthday fun with presents.  I bought her one of those generic American Girl dolls because I'd rather spend $30 for a doll than over $100.  She also got some Shopkins and a swing set for her Barbie dolls.  Then we went to Build A Bear where both kids made bears and then to Chuck E Cheese for dinner and fun.  The evening ended with a sleepover at Grandma and Grandpa's house.  She seemed to enjoy the day.  Last weekend we went to a local theater to see Peter Pan and had cake at my parents' house.

She's still small for her age but I tell her never to let that bother her.  It does annoy me when people have to mention how little she is.  So what?  That's how God made her and she is perfect in His eyes.  She loves pink, sparkles and is everything girly girl.  She even loves wearing makeup and received a makeup kit from the grandparents.  She only uses it at home for dress up.  Never outside of the house except for dance recitals.  I look at her and realize age 16 isn't going to be that far off and I don't want her to grow up so quickly.  Between makeup and always talking about being a mother someday I fear she will.  I'm going to hold onto that little girl for as long as I can.

She joined the children's choir at church and loves it.  We also signed her up for another year of dance; this time taking one ballet and one tap class instead of the combined class.  I love watching as she dances around and she's so graceful.  I also love watching as she continues to use her imagination.  This girl has such a love for God and for others.  She's always willing to help out those in need and I'm sure her career will involve helping others somehow.

She's a blessing.  I am privileged to be her mother and I thank God for this opportunity every day. 

Skate Park Summer Fun

Summer vacation is going by very fast.  In three weeks the kids will be back to school.  I can't believe it.  So far the summer has been very laid back.  Aside from our trip to the beach we haven't gone on any other vacations.  We haven't even had many play dates for the kids.  My daughter was able to play with her friend from kindergarten Elee a few times.  Elee (Erin Lee) came on Saturday for an early morning play date while her brother was at his wrestling tournament.  Elee is filled with energy and she kept us all moving but that was great.  She's a good kid and unlike a lot of kids that come over she wasn't destructive and out of control.  So, come back any time Elee!  We love having you here. 

On Sunday we took the kids to a nearby skate park.  I took the kids to the skate park last year but my husband never saw it.  It's really cool.  A huge skate park that was build in memory of a 14 year old boy who had died years ago.  The ages of the kids who were there vary.  The younger kids use scooters and the older guys use skateboards.  I am impressed by those guys on skateboards.  I can't even stay balanced on a skateboard so forget about trying those jumps and tricks.  My son has a skateboard but he hasn't quite figured out how to use it so he used his scooter and my daughter brought her three wheel scooter too.  She was the only girl there.  It was a nice free thing to do.  Although, the day was hot!