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Today was our first day at Community Bible Study. We had a great day with the ladies and the children had a blast in their classes. Monkey however decided to cry. I think because she is taking Asthma meds and amoxicillin she had had enough. Thank goodness that everything else went off without a hitch. Who knew that praying for all the other children to have a good day in class, I should have been praying for my own.

Smokey Mt. getaway

We just returned from our fast weekend away in the Smokies. We stayed at the Oak Tree Lodge. They had this perfect waterpark for the kids. Sophia even went down the waterslide a few times. They rode rides at the track, drove to the top the mt., found the Apple Barn, fed the ducks at the Mill, ...... We packed the weekend with family stuff. Loved the weekend, love the family.

Bella's First Day

Bella had her first day of preschool today. She loves it. She marched in without turning back, just like Harrison did. It is a delight to not have them kicking and screaming, but a piece of me wishes there was a little bit of a peek. They are in good hands. God will put his hand of protection over them. Too bad my time with the other two was filled with 6 month check-up a month over due, clearing bins for the CBS children's program and picking Bella back up for a short first day. Ahhh, someday I will reminisce about being in the car all morning. Right?

Open House for Bella

Bella and I went off to Open House at her pre-school tonight. She is our shy child, so even though she has the same teachers as Little Man last year, I wanted her to have her experience there. She found where she is going to hang her bookbag, put her school box holder, etc. After, Bella wanted to go out for ice cream. We decided to have girl time and go and have dinner. Off to O'Charley's we went. Just the two of us. When I asked her what she wanted to do after dinner, she said, "Shopping." Good Girl Bella! We went shopping and found some really cute outfits. She is our tender-hearted child. She is so proud of herself for being big enough to go to "Little Man's school". We will have to work on the part where she says that it is his school. Small steps.

Two Teeth

Little Man informed Bella that you don't lose teeth, you have to pull them. A very accurate interpretation. It was Open House at his school tonight. He was so proud to show me around his classroom. The first place he went is the Monkey board. He informs me everyday who pulled a monkey. Thank goodness he hasn't pulled one yet. He proceeded to show me his nametag, school box, coat hook, etc. You are a sweet one Little Man.

BooHoo breakfast

Little Man's school had their BooHoo breakfast this morning. Little did we know that it meant that we were to eat in the cafeteria Scotty and I. Why would we want to do that? The kids were not even invited to go. We high-tailed it out of there so quickly. Very Strange!

Too Cool for School

Little man loves school. He informed me today that they play with playdough there. He said, "I don't make sound effects, because I would move a stick." Maybe I need to get some sticks here at home. Bella is a little lost without Little Man. Her and Monkey are so sweet without him around. The third wheel is definitely true here. Monkey needs Little Bit to grow much quicker. She needs a playmate when the other two are being thick as thieves.

Tears

With a crack of thunder, pouring rain and no electricity we start the public school adventure. Little Man got out of the car this morning excited for his first day. I, on the other hand, teared up as he entered the school building. I am so proud of Little Man. He was confident and so ready to start school. My tears not only came from the growing up part, but also from the stuck to the school schedule. From now on, we will need to be out the door by 8 and around to pick him up at 2:45. Thank goodness school is so close. We have been spoiled by our willy nilly days of the zoo, jump zone, museums, friends, pool, etc that we are going to have to get accustomed to this new life. Wish us luck.

Two sick, two off to play

Today we woke up to Monkey feeling not quite right. She ate some breakfast and then proceeded to barf all over me. Great start, right? After changing, I was holding Little Bit and then she did the same thing, as her bigger sister. Twice in one morning. Thanks to our dear friend, she took the older two off to the Jump Zone to play. Thanks Amy! Tomorrow is Little Man's first full day of kindergarten. He is so excited. Where did all those years go?