Kick-Ass Kick-Off to Summer

We had a great start to our summer today. I know that preschool has technically been out for a week, but it didn't seem official until everyone was out of school. Here is what we did today . . . 1. Decorated a teacher friend's garage door on the sly, for her start to summer.

2. Had a play date with our friends the Davidsons. So nice to get out the house and visit with an adult. I bet the kids think that play dates are for them. Ha! 3. Ate lunch outside with Dad! 4. Spend the afternoon reading on the front porch. 5. Was surprised with a new children's patio table from Grandma Vicki. The kids say they are going to eat every meal on it, which I am all for. I am tired of cleaning the table and sweeping everyday. Ok, who am I kidding, I don't sweep everyday.

6. Getting our first package of produce from the CSA we signed up for. We had fresh salad mix and asparagus from local farmers for dinner! 7. Feeding our kids 50 cent corndogs from Sonic for dinner. And of course, they ate them outside.

8. Playing out doors until bedtime. No one fought tonight over what they were going to watch on TV!! 9. Strawberries and Angel Food cake for desert. 10. Finish watching "This is 40." We already saw this in the theater, but started watching again last night. Needed some laughs!

We survived!

Well preschool started last week and we survived! Olive had a great time. She was all raring to go...until we walked in the door. Then she was a little apprehensive about getting started, and about Mommy leaving. One of her fantastic teachers took over though and made the transition smoother. I absolutely love the hugs, kisses and kind words that she is met with when she enters the doors! It really makes me feel good about leaving my baby there.I have also been surprised at all I am getting done. I know it has only been two days, and Chris was home for both of those, but I seem to be getting lots done and having more time to play with her in the afternoons. Right now, life is good!Chris got a new camera this weekend for his belated birthday present and he is ecstatic. It really does take some fantastic pictures. I am also excited about the picuters I will be able to take for my blog, cookbook project, and scrapbooking. The weather here has been amazing and we are certainly trying to enjoy every spare moment outside. With the rain we have been getting our grass is starting to green up a little and that makes our outlook on life all the better!

Preschool Starts Tomorrow

While I know it seems like everyone has already started school around here and are back into the swing of things, this household is not quite there yet. Due to some construction is the church where preschool is housed we have not been able to start preschool until tomorrow. While it is a fabulous preschool with great teachers, there is one person is beginning to feel a little apprehensive about tomorrow (me). The thought of releasing my baby girl into the world to be shaped and molded by others and possibly have her feelings hurt has me on edge. I know that I will be able to roll with whatever happens, but for now I am tense. Okay, enough about that... Tonight I head out to my first MOPS event. I have been hearing great things about this group for years from friends all over the country and now I get to experience it first hand. I hope that my time is as good as theirs! Today is the eight year anniversary of our first official date. That's right...eight years ago Chris and I began this adventure at an Applebees in Hays, America. just look at the greatness we have produces from it! Heck, we are even going to lead a Growth Group at church on marraige. Thank goodness, God doesn't call only perfect people to lead.

What I Didn't Do Today

What I didn't do today, was go to work. I know that doesn't seem strange, considering that I have been home all summer with my children, but today was the first official day back for teachers and I wasn't there. I didn't get to catch up with my friends to see how their summer went. I didn't have to sit through boring meetings and the dreaded Blood Borne Pathogens video. I didn't have to arrange for childcare this evening tonight so that I could be at the school for Back to School Night. I also didn't have to get my children up at 6:30am to go to the baby-sitters where they would eat breakfast and lunch. Here is what I did do...* I snuggled with both my kids in bed after Moses work up crying for his Daddy. * I made a leisurely breakfast and read the paper. * I sat outside with my kids while they played for 2.5 hours with sticks, dirt, and spray water bottles. * I made my children lunch and prayed with them over it. * I put my kids down to nap and was there when they woke. * I made cupcakes and dinner for my kids, and then turned around and made dinner for my husband at 8:30, so that he can have a hot meal when he comes home from working a 13 hour shift with a two hour commute. * I thanked God for allowing me the opportunity to raise my children and enjoy every minute.

Starting

A friend of mine on Facebook recently asked about blogging. I encouraged her that it would be fun to read what she wrote and I would love to keep up with her family. I also find what she says quite inspirational, as she has a very strong faith and relationship with Jesus Christ. I also told her that I didn't blog because I was always worried what others who think about what I wrote, but that I was currently "getting over that." In fact I have a been sitting on this blog account for probably two years and it has gone unused....
Until now. I'm gonna give it a whirl. I can't promise it will be riveting, or life-changing, but I do have two cute children and they do some funny stuff that I can write about. So, here goes...