Happy Birthday to You!!!

Happy Birthday Mary Taylor!!! 5 Years ago today, you surprised everyone by making your appearance at 11:37 a.m. But, I wasn't surprised you had been trying to get here for weeks.

I love you!!! You are a beautiful girl both inside and out. I love that you love life. I love how much you LOVE everybody!! I love that you will sit through an entire Ole Miss football game and cheer!!!

You are an amazing little girl and we are so proud of you!!

Happy Birthday love!!

We love you!!

Momma, Daddy, Matt and Will!!

Do you remember those days when you were cramming for a test and you made notecards to try to remember the info.?? Well, the boys had their 1st little "quiz" today, their teachers were going to ask them their 8 color words on an individual basis. We have been working on these for 3 weeks now. And I know it's not for a grade or anything but my stomach was in knots. I know I'm crazy it's part of my controlling nature!!! I would say 1/2 of us knew all of them and the other 1/2 knew some of them. I have racked my brain looking for creative ways to teach them because flashcards weren't working for some of us. Anyway I just don't want him to get behind because I'm sure they will be on to something else next week. Kindergarten is a little fast paced for me. HA! What am I going to do when they are in high school??


Anyway I'm anxiously watching the weather, praying for the storm to settle down, and really praying that our governor does not activate our guard. Don't get me wrong I'm so proud of him when he goes and helps take care of all that needs to be done. But Katrina sent him packing for about 3 months. And it's really hard here when he's gone. Meanwhile he getting the yard done and I will take care of a few last minute things just in case!!!

Oh by the way, Go Rebels!!!!

Gustav

Well, let's hope Gustav stays away. But, Robby was put on call today and may have to leave Friday for Camp Shelby to prepare for Gustav. Let's hope he(Gustave) slows down!!!!

It's a big weekend with MTs birthday Sunday and the 1st Ole Miss football game Saturday night!! I don't want Robby to miss anything and I certainly don't want our state to be hit with another nasty Hurricane!!!

I foolishly thought that once school started back I would be able to get caught up on projects around the house...I now realize that was a dream!!!

Today I dropped the kids off at school, went to the gym, went by the library(awesome book sale--a whole bag of books for $2!!!),dropped off clothes for consignment, ran in SAMS to buy a few things, stopped and picked up a snack for the kids(who are starving at carpool time) and came home.

Now, I have laundry, dishes, and general straightening up to do. And then tumble cheer at 4:00(MT not me!!!ha ha)

Who am I kidding I love it!!! Hope everybody has a great day!!

We had a nice relaxing weekend with not that much going on. The boys are fighting a cold after only one week of school!! But, I have medicated them enough that they are feeling better.

We have meet the teacher tomorrow night. We have to sit and listen to 3 different teachers all at the same time!!! Well, I will go in one direction, Robby another, and we recruited my mom for the other teacher. I've met them all and know pretty much how things work but I like to have an ear in every room to make sure we know what we are doing!!!

Anyway, have a great day!!

Today, I have to brag on Matt. We went to the park after school to eat lunch(or try to the ducks were awful!!) and I was asking about their day. I was doing my usual, how was your day? did you get a smiley face, did you keep your smiley face, etc... and Matt said I got a token because I was caught being good. SIGH!!!! I almost cried because I was so proud.

Matt is such any easy "go with the flow" child who tends to blend in because he just doesn't argue or fuss and I was so excited that he was recognized!!! He also came home and wanted to make an ABC book like at school. This is a major accomplishment!!!

I love you Matt!!!!

We have settled into our routine. I do so enjoy the kids being in bed around 8 or so. Last night I had the pleasure of laying in my bed and watching the olympics unil like 11:00 then I realized I HAD TO GET UP IN LIKE 6 HOURS!!!! I usually get up around 6 but I tried to get up at 5:30 today. I really enjoy sitting and drinking my coffee and praying for my children before they leave for school. It just makes me feel content!!!

Then I start the morning wake up, feed breakfast, get dressed, drive to carpool. I've been trying to go workout while they are at school, then I run home do a few chores, take a shower, and before I know it's time to go get them.

And yesterday, I found out that Kindergarten is real school. My boys have sight words, yes sight words. They have to learn 8 color words and two other words by the end of the month. We started with three words last night and they seemed to know them pretty well. So..any moms out there do you have tips on learning sight words. So far I have made flashcards on plain white index cards.....

Hope everybody is having a great 1st week at school!!!!

Well, I'm pleased to report a great 1st day at school:

Will--loved school!! Got his 1st birthday invitation of the year, and went to the treasure box

Matt--and I quote "Momma I don't know if I know how to mind the teacher" Today: "Momma I did know how to mind!! and I got a smiley face" :o)LOL

MT--Couldn't get to carpool line because she was kissing and hugging everybody goodbye.

Everybody's going back Monday!!!!

1st day of school!!

As I write this....we are 30 minutes into our 1st day of Kindergarten and 4 year old Kindergarten...I'm so proud to say that they were angels this morning..up at 6:30 and dressed and ready to go by 7:15. That's a little early so we will try to leave no later than 7:30 every day. But, of course I had to get pictures and Robby stayed home and went with me to drop them off today. I think they were so excited. They didn't look back when I dropped them off. Matt was so proud of his new backpack..he made sure to show his assistant teacher who opened the door for us. I can't believe I have two boys in kindergarten. Time is flying by. I of course took way too many pictures so I posted some below. Hope everyone is having a great 1st couple of days at school!!!!

Catch Up Time!!

We have been crazy busy the past week. We took the kids to Jellystone for the weekend, then we went to Gulfshores for a meeting with Robby and did some last minute beach/pool playing and shopping. Today we went to meet our teachers and drop off our supplies.

Tomorrow is the big day!!! The kids are so excited and I feel such peace about our teachers. The boys are in separate rooms this year but it's going to be great. I'm so lucky because my children really enjoy school and don't fuss about going. I may shed some tears tomorrow but I don't think they will!!!

Very little going on around here...MT went to cheerleading camp this week. She had a good time. She's a free spirit with dancing moves that came from some crazy place. She's really in her own world!!!

We have successfully completed check-ups(including 4 shots each, dentist visits, haircuts, school supply shopping, and new backpacks and totebag purchases. Now we are just waiting. I"m hoping to find out who our teachers are today or Monday, but definately by Tuesday night.

I think they are excited about school starting. Will wants an alarm clock for his room. If only it would be that easy.

MTs new furniture came yesterday and....she slept in her room last night for the first time in years(literally)!!!!

The boys bunkbeds are on backorder so they have a temporary bed with their new mattress, but they are still sleeping sloundly on their new mattress!!

Robby played in a golf tournament yesterday and his team shot 11 under and he won a door prize!!!

Until next time...