Packed bags ready to go
It's going to be alright, Mama
Walking into their school
Taken on meet the teachers night last week.
Getting name tags
Washing their hands--my girls love to wash!
Mrs. Knip (left) and Mrs. Gerrome (right)
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Preschool!
Today was the big day! Their first day of preschool. They were smiles when I dropped them off. When I went to pick them up, they told me Elizabeth was "missing me" around 11:00 and they held her during story time and she fell asleep. When I picked her up to hold her, she was really warm. At home, she was 102*. Mrs.Knip said they all did fine except Elizabeth near the end of the day and that Kate was the leader. Anna asked about me a few times. I'm glad they had fun (hope Elizabeth feels better soon). Jack also was sent home from school with a fever this afternoon. The joys of sharing all those viruses at school! I'm sure this is only the beginning.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Last Day Before Preschool
Dear Anna, Elizabeth and Kate,
I can't believe you will start preschool tomorrow.
These past three years have flown by and you have all grown up so fast. I still remember bringing you each home from the hospital, one at a time, to meet your big brother. I have thought about this day for a long time and I will admit, in those very busy first few years it was something that I looked forward to--a break from you three. You have to understand I love you all so much, but you have a way of making me crazy sometimes. I think it is the combination of the three of you, but you seem to be able to climb to the highest places, empty out bins of toys, and sometimes you fall and cry...and when you do, it seems like there is always someone there to help you out--with a lovie, a toy or even a hug. Last Saturday, you got into the pantry and opened a box of Brownie mix and emptied it all over the house...in a matter of a few minutes while your dad and I were trying to set up Jack's bed! Oh, those are the times I have to remind myself how "blessed" and "lucky" we are. But we are beyond words.
Mid-August, it hit me. We had a few colder days, and I got out your winter clothes and you just seemed so big all the sudden. All the "baby" things, like diapers, cribs, pacifiers---all that was so familiar last year at this time! School was in the air as I packed your back packs with your supplies, went to meet your teachers and talked often about preschool to you three. "Mama always be back." you like to tell me. Suddenly, I don't think it will be "screeching out the parking lot" like my mother-in-law used to joke since the day you were born that I would be doing on your first day of preschool. Until this past month, I did think that would be me. Today, I have been sad thinking about letting you all go at once, but I can't really keep one of you back, can I? I just wish it didn't go by that fast.
I know you will do fine tomorrow. I know you will miss me a little, but you will have each other to lean on like you do at home if someone has a tough transition. I hope you love school and learn so much! And at the end of your two hours and fifteen minutes, I will be there to pick you up and hug you.
Love,
Mama
I can't believe you will start preschool tomorrow.
These past three years have flown by and you have all grown up so fast. I still remember bringing you each home from the hospital, one at a time, to meet your big brother. I have thought about this day for a long time and I will admit, in those very busy first few years it was something that I looked forward to--a break from you three. You have to understand I love you all so much, but you have a way of making me crazy sometimes. I think it is the combination of the three of you, but you seem to be able to climb to the highest places, empty out bins of toys, and sometimes you fall and cry...and when you do, it seems like there is always someone there to help you out--with a lovie, a toy or even a hug. Last Saturday, you got into the pantry and opened a box of Brownie mix and emptied it all over the house...in a matter of a few minutes while your dad and I were trying to set up Jack's bed! Oh, those are the times I have to remind myself how "blessed" and "lucky" we are. But we are beyond words.
Mid-August, it hit me. We had a few colder days, and I got out your winter clothes and you just seemed so big all the sudden. All the "baby" things, like diapers, cribs, pacifiers---all that was so familiar last year at this time! School was in the air as I packed your back packs with your supplies, went to meet your teachers and talked often about preschool to you three. "Mama always be back." you like to tell me. Suddenly, I don't think it will be "screeching out the parking lot" like my mother-in-law used to joke since the day you were born that I would be doing on your first day of preschool. Until this past month, I did think that would be me. Today, I have been sad thinking about letting you all go at once, but I can't really keep one of you back, can I? I just wish it didn't go by that fast.
I know you will do fine tomorrow. I know you will miss me a little, but you will have each other to lean on like you do at home if someone has a tough transition. I hope you love school and learn so much! And at the end of your two hours and fifteen minutes, I will be there to pick you up and hug you.
Love,
Mama
Monday, September 3, 2012
Get 'Em Hooked Early!
Today we spent the (hot) morning walking a 5K (John pushed the girls in the stroller) at a local in town race. I don't think there were more than 150 people there and it was a nice walk through Avon Lake. Jack walked the total three miles with some encouragement. He got tired! At the end of the race, we walked by the cookie/water/fruit table and Mimi and Jack thought the race was done even though we finished on the track about 100 yards away to an actual finish line. We waited for them and finished the race around 51 minutes. After the race, the announced the top three winners in each age group. Well, Mary was third in her age group! She got a mug! The big joke was that had Vicki not stopped for cookies (although she tells us she only got a banana and water) then she could have elbowed Mary at the finish to win a mug! It was pretty funny the way the story turned out. Then there was talk about Mary being "flashy" and "showing off her mug" and "well, if you hadn't needed those cookies..."
After the 5K, the kids had a fun run. The first run was across the football field. The girls, especially were so excited! I was standing in front of them and about ten yards in, Anna lost her shoe and had to stop. Kate and Elizabeth went on without us and Anna held my hand for part of the run, then took off once she saw Mimi and Aunt Mary. Kate and Elizabeth came back to meet her, it was so sweet. Mimi and Aunt Mary said they had the biggest smiles on their faces when they finished and got their medals (I was behind them). They told everyone today that "I ran a race!" and "do it again tomorrow!"
The second kids run run was two laps around the track. Jack was pretty tired, but wanted to do it (and get another medal). He ran the first lap (I think he walked a little) and during the second, the girls and I ran with him. Anna ran the entire lap without stopping! Honestly, that really surprised me because I don't think of her as our athlete. After the first lap, they wanted to go again, so they did. This time Anna walked some, but Kate was the clear winner! They had a such a good time. After lunch and a trip to get ice cream, Mimi and Aunt Mary left for home. It was a good two days!
After the 5K, the kids had a fun run. The first run was across the football field. The girls, especially were so excited! I was standing in front of them and about ten yards in, Anna lost her shoe and had to stop. Kate and Elizabeth went on without us and Anna held my hand for part of the run, then took off once she saw Mimi and Aunt Mary. Kate and Elizabeth came back to meet her, it was so sweet. Mimi and Aunt Mary said they had the biggest smiles on their faces when they finished and got their medals (I was behind them). They told everyone today that "I ran a race!" and "do it again tomorrow!"
The second kids run run was two laps around the track. Jack was pretty tired, but wanted to do it (and get another medal). He ran the first lap (I think he walked a little) and during the second, the girls and I ran with him. Anna ran the entire lap without stopping! Honestly, that really surprised me because I don't think of her as our athlete. After the first lap, they wanted to go again, so they did. This time Anna walked some, but Kate was the clear winner! They had a such a good time. After lunch and a trip to get ice cream, Mimi and Aunt Mary left for home. It was a good two days!
Aunt Mary was third in her age group!
Before the fun run
Stretching
On your mark, get set, go!
Anna, Kate and Jack are near the finish line here. I was with Anna and I turned around to get a picture of the other three but you can't really see them. This is the only picture of the race I have. John has it on video.
Anna is running now that her shoe is on. That is John to the left with the camera.
Jack, Kate and Elizabeth all come to meet Anna and run to the finish with her.
Anna getting her medal
Kate getting her medal
Elizabeth getting her medal
They were so proud!
I'm pretty sure the newspaper took this picture of the kids
The second fun run. Lined up, ready! Go Jack!
Girls running their second lap with John after the real race was over.
Kate, Elizabeth and Anna (John)
She is quick, that Kate is!
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Apples!
Mimi and Aunt Mary came to visit us. The kids get so excited. When I told them this morning, they all gave me big smiles and Jack ran to the phone to call Mimi to see if she was on her way. They could hardly contain their excitement for a few hours, but did!
Later in the afternoon, we went to pick apples. We usually go mid-September, but we have been told that the apple picking season is very short this year and most places are not doing the U-pick because of the very warm month of March and then having a normal April. The apples trees bloomed in March way too early and could not stand the cold temperatures in April. However, we were able to find one place that had two types of apples to pick. They only had probably ten apple trees to pick from, but it was perfect for us. One of the types was Gala which is very good. The girls had fun this year actually picking apples. In years past, they were confined to the stroller. We have enjoyed this tradition every year since Jack was nine months old.
Later in the afternoon, we went to pick apples. We usually go mid-September, but we have been told that the apple picking season is very short this year and most places are not doing the U-pick because of the very warm month of March and then having a normal April. The apples trees bloomed in March way too early and could not stand the cold temperatures in April. However, we were able to find one place that had two types of apples to pick. They only had probably ten apple trees to pick from, but it was perfect for us. One of the types was Gala which is very good. The girls had fun this year actually picking apples. In years past, they were confined to the stroller. We have enjoyed this tradition every year since Jack was nine months old.
They gave us bags for the girls to hold and they picked some apples, and ate some. When I went to empty the apples from their little bags into our large bag, I found Kate's bag with probably five apples all with one bite out of them! Anna didn't eat any apples for a little while. I guess she wanted to fill up her bag first.
Jack is an old pro!
Playing with Aunt Mary and Mimi. The girls loved their new barbie purses with cell phones, cameras, sunglasses and drivers licenses. Jack loves his new wallet and watch!
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