Little Boys

Ok so this one is for our friends Nicole and Dave, Nicole I hope your ready for what I am gonna say.... If that little baby is a girl (A Daddy's girl she will be) Mommy's too, but Daddy will come first!! And that's ok.. I am so glad Brooklyn and John are the way they are.. And if God should bless you with a little boy, hold on... I am telling you that no one would have ever convinced me that kids are as different as they are. Brooklyn went to Pre-School and yes I cried, was over it the next day.. Was glad that she was having fun. However, Johnny has been in Pre-School for this is his 2nd week, and I am still crying(even when I don't take him). Yesterday was the worst day ever.... Johnny hung on to me and would not let go... the Teacher had to help me get him off. Then I sat and watched as he would not get up and play with the other kids, he sat all alone (my heart is still broken). He said he just misses me and wants to be home with me.. What I am trying to say is that little boys sure hold a special place in a Mothers heart(so do little girls) But from where I stand my little man pulls so hard on my heart strings..

As of for today (Tuesday) He had a great day, He did not cry and played all day.. The had a car wash (the bikes). He also came home with Clifford the big red dog.
Clifford is the mascot for his class, he keeps him overnight and tells a story for the teacher to read to the class.. We will see what tomorrow has in store.. John takes him the rest of the week (I will be working) so we will see.. John will lie to me so that I don't get upset.. But I know Johnny he will tell me :) You better be nice to him Daddy, Or you'll get it!!! :D

So the first week of School has come and gone.. Johnny loved it, He said the first full day was sooooo hard because he had to sing and dance and then he had to help 3 kids build a big building as tall as the roof... Then he said the rest of the week was good, He did say that he misses Mommy and Daddy and Granny when he is there. But he likes it.

Brooklyn havd a good first week too, She has a homework packet that she gets on Mondays and has to go back on Fridays.. It had Spelling, Math, Reading and Vocabulary in it. She had to read a page in one minute and see how many words she could read, she read 160 words in one minute. ( I don't think I could do that ) and she has 15 spelling words and she got 100% on her very first test..( thank God ) she would have cryed and the Teacher would have been going crazy :)

I did not get through this first week very easy. I am so happy for the kids but sad too, because the kids are getting to big too fast. I cried all week!!! And Katelyn was lost with out Johnny, he was her buddy during the day.. She likes to go up to School though.

He Did Not Even Look Back!!!!

So today was Johnny's first day of Pre- School with out parents.. I woke up this morning and started sobbing... I am so not ready for him to be a big boy.. However he had something different in mind.. We took Brooklyn to her class and then went to Johnny's. He gave me a kiss and away he went, DID NOT EVEN LOOK BACK!!!! He went into his class as if I weren't even there.. and yes I did cry, ALLLLLLLLLLLLLL day :)
I sat in the parking lot for 15 minutes before I drove away. He was fine, all the kids were playing and having fun..
So I called my friend Kristina and sobbed to her and then it was John's turn to listen and then my Mom and the list goes on...:)
His teacher is the same Teacher Brooklyn had in Pre-School. She handed out a small bag with a pack of tissues and small bag of M&M'S and a poem that read:
Parent Survial Kit for LEAVING your child at Pre-School,
First - here is a tissue to wipe away that tear.
Then- some comfort food to get you through the day.
When you eat:
YELLOW- think of all the sunshine they have brought into your life.
RED- is for all the love you feel for them.
ORANGE- is for the way they can be sweet and sour at the same time.
BLUE- is for the days when thing aren't going easily for them ( or you)
BROWN- to remind you that if they come home dirty....that means they had FUN!
GREEN- to remind you that they are like little plants, growing everyday..
Thank You for trusting us to help nurture that growth..

On top of a box of tissues with a poem that read :
The day is here for our Johnny guy
School's begun- Mom will have a good cry!!!
But just remember all that's to come
cause hanging with Jenel and Kristina is a LOT OF FUN!!!!
Tiff--we hope this helps you on Johnny's first day!

Thank you guys it did help.

Ok so my little man is a big boy! He started pre-school today, He loved it. I was alittle teary eyed but it is a good thing.. he needs this and wants it. Tomorrow (Tuesday will be the big test, I have to leave and come back for him 3 1/2 hours later..
Short and sweet for now, I have alot to do today, We have a big meeting at Church, Brooklyn starts CCD classes ( Already I know :) )
Will post more later.

JOHNNY'S 1ST DAY OF PRE-SCHOOL

Brooklyn and Lizzie the first day of 2nd grade

BROOKLYN'S FIRST DAY OF 2ND GRADE!!!!!

So Brooklyn has turned 7 (already) on August 6th, and started her first day of 2nd grade. I took her today and she was so happy to be back at school with all her friends. I will let everyone know how it went when she gets home. And I cant believe that the hole "leggings and long shirts are coming back into style! :D

Well its been awhile again (sorry). I am done with parties for the next 4 months!!!! We just had Brooklyns 7 th Birthday party, No I can't believe she is already 7 and getting ready to start 2nd grade on Monday. She has her first day of school (out fit) picked out and she is so ready..
The party was great we all had a good time and she got alot of nice things..

So yes as stated before I am getting into shape and trying to get skinny! Our friends Kathy and kevin are helpping.. went to the gym on friday night, and have not been able to walk since. ( I hate you Kevin) Just kidding! John has been going for a couple weeks now and seems to like it.
Kevin bet us that we could not climb Camelback Mountain so guess what, I am going to get into shape and show him.. ;)

Then Next week on the 18th Johnny boy starts pre-school.. :( I am so not ready to let go yet.. My heart is crying but I am so happy for him to get to where we are, he can't wait. We know his teacher, Brooklyn had her in pre-school and we see her every day (during the school year). He really likes her. I will let everyone know how the first day goes for them both..

Getting into shape!!

Wow where does the time go? it has been awhile. I am getting ready for Brooklyn's first day of school on 8/11/08 and Johnny starts pre-school on 8/18/08.. He is so excited(mommys happy but sad to see how fast he is growing up..

So I am trying to get myself into shape.. Our friend Kevin has said he would help and go to the gym with John and I,,, I need all the help I can get.. We are trying to get into shape for our health but also John and I will be married 10 years On February 12,2010 and will be going to Hawaii for our 10 year anniversary so I have to get skinny and now.

Any helpful tips are welcome..