Birthday Celebration

We celebrated CK's 4th birthday over the weekend. All the kids had a great time playing, making tiaras or fire fighter hats and eating cake! I can't believe my little girl is already 4 years old. Time does fly!

CK wanted a Barbie cake. We visit the one on display at the grocery store all the time. So, I made her a Barbie cake. I was going to go the easy way and order one, but I had problems with the grocery store. Who doesn't have a decorater working on a SATURDAY. Hello! Anyway, it turned out fine. I was a reck that morning making it. I was worried it wasn't going to look good, or I wasn't going to be able to do it or something. I don't know why....it turned out wonderful. CK and all the girls at the party LOVED IT!!! So, it was a success!

Fabulous Friday

Today was the first day CK did NOT cry or fuss when I left her at school! YEAH!!!! Neither did O for that matter, she just wanted to go to her own school. "Me school Mommy."

When CK woke up this morning she asked me if it was a school day and was looking a little unsure. I figured it would just be another day when I leave her crying with her teacher. We got into the classroom and I told CK to hang her school bag on her hook. It was hat day, so I took her hat out of her bag and put it on her. She then RAN to the tables to play. RAN....she RAN! I was so excited. She didn't even say good-bye. I smiled at her teacher and told her I was going to take off before she noticed. Thank goodness. The teachers did say it takes about two weeks to get adjusted. Imagine that, the teachers DO know what they're talking about. (smile) No, I knew it wouldn't take that long. This is CK after all. Miss I make a friend everywhere I go.

Hope you had a wonderful Friday too!

My little shopper

After dropping off CK at school today (yes, still a few tears), I was planning to just go back home. As soon as we get into the car O says "Mall, mall. Mall Mommy!". I hadn't planned on going to the mall. There are some things I need there, but wanted to wait and go when CK was with us.....she needs jeans. I did have to go home to put away the cinnamon rolls I made this morning. O was so upset driving home. We put away the cinnamon rolls and headed to the mall!

O sees the mall and with a BIG smile on her face says "MALL my side Mommy! MALL!" Yes, we were at the mall at 9am! I figured I could get some things at Target, I know they are open early. We get into Target and O was VERY upset. "NO! Mall!" Okay, so I guess I'm NOT getting anything done at the mall today. We started walking through the mall. So far, the only store open was Borders. She didn't want to go in there. She was having a blast! We walked around and she pointed to everything in the windows and the store signs. She had a GREAT time! That's all she wants to do is walk around and look at everything. It's just the cutest thing! (definitely MY daughter!)

I see Old Navy is open and since one of the things I wanted was some new jeans I thought I would go in. O was VERY upset we went in Old Navy. She really just wanted to walk around the mall. She was fussing a little but then pulled the top down on her stroller and hid inside. She was quiet so I figured I would start looking around and see how far I could get. I found some jeans and headed for the fitting room. O was awfully quiet and when I got to the fitting room I peaked in at her and SHE WAS ASLEEP! Miss I want to go to the mall, was asleep!!!! Why, you may ask, was she asleep at 9:30am!!!! BECAUSE SHE WOKE UP AT 5:30AM!!!!! Crazy child! (that she gets from her Daddy) It's going to be a LONG afternoon!

I took advantage of having once child with me and that one child asleep and tried on jeans. Found two pairs! Yeah! I was even able to go back to Target and look for stuff there. Didn't find what I needed, but was able to walk around and do what I wanted. (I'm LOVING this school thing!)

O ended up sleeping for at least an hour! She woke up as we were leaving Target. We got in the car and it was just about time to pick up CK. O was SO upset that we were not in the mall anymore. I told her we WERE in the mall, she just fell asleep. We made one more stop and then headed over to pick up big sister. Perfect timing! Once we picked up CK, O was better.

It's still going to be a LONG afternoon, but at least I got two pairs of jeans for myself!

Second Week of School

It's the second week of school (third day) and it's not getting better. O is doing great. She's adjusted. I have left CK crying with the teacher Friday and this morning. She's fine after just a few minutes, but it just breaks my heart to see her so upset when I leave her. I know she LOVES school. She has so much fun and tells me all about her day when I pick her up. She just doesn't want to go in the morning and doesn't want to stay. It's funny, because CK will get ready for school, she seems okay. Then she started crying when we are getting out of the car. She cryed all the way to the classroom. I know it's just an adjustment period. She'll be fine in a week...I hope.

I even called the school when I got home from the grocery store this morning. Just to double check to make sure she is doing okay. She is! Her teacher told the office lady that she is fine, participating, rubbing the frogs tummy (or something). They were going to start their music lesson. Sounds good. They are SO nice at her school! So understanding!

I think the reason O is fine is because she is SO concerned for CK. It's so cute. She askes me about CK the whole way to the car. It's all an adjustment. As soon as we get adjusted there will be a vacation, right. Please don't tell me I will have to go through this again after Christmas break!

Dancing girls...

This is my very first blog. How exciting.

We went to a family wedding this weekend. It was a beautiful wedding! So meaningful! Very special, just like the bride and groom! The girls had so much fun dancing. I can't wait to see the professional photos. Here are just a few of mine.

O got so tired (no nap) that I ended up holding her for about an hour. Poor thing. CK danced and collected flowers and bells.