First Day of PreSchool

James and I decided it was a good time to put Kelbie in school. I think I pushed this more on James but I really felt it was going to be very benifical to Kelbie. She has a late birthday which means she will be starting school later then most of the kids her age, she also has a very minimal vocabulary for her age and lastly I was ready to move on with the sitter we had and this was the next step.

After researching a few schools we decided on Southminster. Brayden goes there and I nannied for a family that sent their son there. They also offered extended care for her which was manditory since we both work and school is at an odd time. I liked the church atmosphere that she would be getting since we dont attend church and the small classes. So after basically giving them my kidney (not a bad thing, I would rather pay for a good education) we is now enrolled for the year going three days a week.

We got to meet her teacher the Monday before school started and she is so nice. She really cares about the little ones and I knew Kelbie was going to have a blast in her class. The class is split evenly with 3 boys and 3 girls. I couldn't wait to drop Kelbie off for her first day. I really didn't think there would be any tears since she is used to being away from me, but she did shead a few tears but her teacher wrote in her binder that she had a great day. Since she goes to morning and afternoon extended care she gets to meet more friends then just the ones in her class and after a few days we have no tears in the mornig when I drop her off. I am so proud of her.

Here are a few pictures we took on the first day. She really wasn't in a picture mood and maybe one day soon I will take the morning off so I can take her to school and get some more of her and her friends.

I got a smile even through the tears

She wouldn't hold her sign so this was the best I could do

Cousin Pic. Their rooms are right next to each other

She went straight for the cars. Total tomboy

Before I left she found the dolls.

So excited for her to learn and enjoy her first year in school. I think this school is going to be great for her until she is ready for elementry.

Brayden's 4th Birthday

Brayden turned FOUR this year and had a Superhero party. He is very into Batman and Spiderman. Of course they went all out for his party and Kelbie had a blast. Her favorite parts were the confetti eggs, the bounce house and the swing set which Brayden got for his birthday. We unfortunitly didn't get and pictures of Kelbie and Brayden together but sometimes its a challenge to get them together and smiling. Here are a few of the pictures I took during the party.

About to get her confetti eggs

 

T and K before the party

Cat Woman

Love her face, she didn't want to be interupted while jumping

Slide time

Eggs

She discoved that stepping on them was a lot easier

Goodbye Summer

Summer if coming to an end and I realized I haven't been updating as much as I normally do. That is mostly because there hasn't been much to really update about and I have been spending quality time with the little miss. So now that I have to go back to work next week I decided it was time to do a little updating.

It was miserably hot this summer so needless to say we didn't spend as much time outside as I thought we would. At the beginning of summer we took at trip to Colorado with my parents and had a great time. There is a post about our trip if you haven't already read it. After that we didn't do much besides hang out around the house, have a few play dates, take a few outings and spend way more money then we should have. Being a stay at home mom wouldn't work for me because I feel the need to go shopping pretty much everyday and that just doesn't work for my bank account. 

As sad as I am that summer is coming to an end, I will be glad to get back into a routine, see Kelbie start her first year of school and have my husband back. Being a single parent during the summer isn't much fun. Having James work all these hours doesn't bother me but I sure to see things differently now that we have Kelbie. I can tell she misses her daddy and has become quite the mommy's girl since daddy isn't around much. I know it might sound crazy but I am a little bit ready to get back to work. I know I will regret saying that in about 3 weeks into school but I am used to working during the summer so it has taken some getting used to this summer.

I can't believe in about 2 weeks my little one with be starting preschool three days a week. I am hoping this will be a good adjustment for her. I feel that it will help her with her talking and she will be able to make more friends. I am very excited for her and I look forward to seeing her grow throughout the year. The other two days we have been lucky enough to find a great sitter. It took a couple not so good ones before we found the one we hired. She is only a couple years younger then me, when to Clements, graduated from UT Tyler and is in school to be a paramedic. Kelbie has a great time with her the few times she has been over, besides a few meltdowns once she realized I left, but I know it will be easier once she is with her everyday.

One last little bit of update. Kelbie will be getting another cousin next year. James's sister Mollie is pregnant again. Kiara isn't even a year old yet and to be completely honest I don't know how I feel about this. I know I should be happy for her but it hasn't hit me yet. I guess it is because I found out on facebook. She didn't even bother to call James or I. That got under my skin a little bit. The whole situation makes me a little angry, but that could be for my own personal reasons. Anyway she isn't that far along but is due in March so when I find out what she is having I am sure it will be posted here.  It must be baby season again and I apparently missed the memo. Oh well, it will be my turn again sometime soon I hope.

Well, I hope everyone had a great summer and that the school year is good to everyone. I will post again about Kelbie's first day of school. Until then here are a few random pictures of our summer.

Helping me get her new playroom together

She learned that taking her own picture was way more fun then smiling for mommy

We tried dance class with a friend

Kelbie had her first trip to the Circus and loved it

Played with some playdough

Watch tv in her pajamas in her ball pit

Moved out of her crib and into a day bed