Dreading this Week

So every week there is usually a couple things going on -- someplace to be here and there. But we usually have at least one night with nothing to do. And then you have a whopper week! Every night and day has something happening, somewhere to be non-stop. This week -- even my days which usually belong to me and Ally -- have times and places scribbled on the calendar.

It's like our lives our contstantly moving and running and never stopping. Then when you get that brief moment where nothing is slamming you in the face -- you stop, look around and wonder what to do with yourself. Mind you -- that is only a brief moment.

And the funny thing is, Robin is taking the kids to the Cabin on Friday night. I have to work this weekend but he and the kids will go up. I should be looking forward to some nice, quiet -- ALONE --time in my house. But all I can think about is how much I am going to miss my family. Although, I am hoping I will get over that real quick. Because as usual, the to do list far outnumbers the hours available.

See How they Grow. . .

Ally at about 3 months.

So you know when all of a sudden you look at your kids and realize -- they are not so little anymore. I can remember it happening here and there as the kids have grown. Something about their look or the moment, and you realize your babies are just not babies anymore.

The moment I took this picture I had one of those realizatons.

Ally at about 2 1/2. Growing up way too fast.

And we thought she had a lot of hair as a baby!

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Just a Quick Pic

The kids and I were taking a walk last week. They just happened to both look at me at the same moment. Gotta love it! Thought I would share the picture with you.

September Stampers 10

Hello Everyone,

Our next party will be
Tuesday, September 23rd
at 6:30
at Susie’s House.

Please email me for directions.

Here are the pages we will be making:

I thought this would look great with a series of pics showing a big jump into a pile of leaves. You could also put a 5x7 horizontally in place of the 1st 2 4x6 photos.

This is a detail of the tree. The leaves are not paper but I couldn’t tell you what they actually are! Like fake flowers?

The cost for the pages will be:
$5.00 with a $15.00 merchandise order.
$10.00 with less than $15.00 merchandise purchased.


We will be making 2 Halloween projects and one additional card for you cardmakers.
I will also have some examples of Halloween treats to make for all

your favorite trick-or-treaters.

The cost for the cards will be:
FREE with a $15.00 merchandise order.
$5.00 with less than $15.00 merchandise purchased.

Please RSVP no later than Thursday, Sept 18th.

Don’t forget to let me know if you would like to do pages or cards!

Thanks!

First Day Survived

Well I survived the first day of Kindergarten. I cannot say I did it very gracefully but I did manage to hold back the tears until after I left school. At least, until I got to my van in the parking lot. Then when we pulled in the driveway later Ally said, "Sam home?" When I told her Sam was at school her reply was "Me School too pease." I was not the only one feeling a little lonely.

After that most of the day was OK. Ally was sick so I had an excuse to sit and snuggle her on the couch all day. Every once in awhile I would think to myself, "I wonder what he is doing right now?" That's when the tears would spring back.


By the time Ally was ready for her nap I was ready to do dishes, chores and I even had supper ready -- just had to flip the switch. Then all I had left to do was wait those last 30 minutes. Dr Phil was on so that helped. Finally I thought I could go sit outside . It was possible that the bus could be loaded and settled and travel the 8 miles to our house in 10 minutes -- I better be ready.


Finally -- after reading my cooking magazine and picking every apple I could reach off the tree I heard the rumble and could see the dust flying. I watched the neighbors girl get off the bus, waited for the bus to slow down and that little red stop sign flipped out. I ran across the road. When Sam came out he just grabbed me and hugged me tight. I did not mind one bit. He was a little sad and said he missed me. That only lasted a minute because I had left his Lego magazine for him to bring in from the mailbox.

After that I squeezed from him every bit of information that I could about his day. I read the note the teacher sent home. Yep -- he got smacked in the face on the first day of school. Just an accident but we may have to save the note for the scrapbook anyway!

Do I really have to do this again tomorrow?

Fly a Kite

We had "K" party for Sam's last day before Kindergarten today. Flying kites was part of that. I just wanted to share the pictures with you. Don't need to say much. You look at the pics and you can practically feel the experience.

The Night Before Kindergarten. . .

OK -- the kids are sound asleep. It's only a little after 8:00. My tummy is tied in knots because even though I am so excited for Sam to start school -- I feel like I am about to cry because I am losing my little man. Maybe a little over dramatic but I just can't help it. I am so used to him being with me all the time. Last year he was at preschool but that was only 3 hours a day. Now -- from when he gets on the bus to when I see that silly little grin running home towards me -- will be about 8 hours.

I know this is what he really needs. He is a little bit of a momma's boy. A lot according to Robin. This past weekend he was at Grandma's house. He saw a picture of me on the wall and started crying because he missed me. As much as I love him for being so sweet -- I want him to be independent and happy when he is away from me too.

Last Wednesday we had an open house at his school. I heard quite a few Mom's saying, "I am ready for school to start." All I keep thinking about is the time I am going to miss with him. Going from getting to spend the entire day goofing around, swimming, playing legos and snuggling with him to cramming in homework, supper and all the necessaries in before an ealry bedtime is going to suck!

Maybe it's also what I need to better appreciate the time I do have with him. Now I can get all the housework finished while Ally is napping (Yeah right!) and don't have to feel guilty because Sam has been sacked in front of PBS kids for over an hour. Not that he minds at all.

I know every mom has to go through this. Whether it's kindergarten or the first time at daycare I am sure it's the same feelings. Unless -- I home school. . . Just kidding. That little guy is way too social. Tonight he was trying on his clothes for the first day of school. He told me he was going to comb his hair just right and spray on some of Daddy's cologne. And of course he wanted to be sure Hannah was in his class again! Then he started doing his "Move It" dance. You know the song -- I like to Move it Move it, You like to move it move it! The video might take a couple minutes to download but it is so funny. Of course -- this is coming from a biased perspective!

I know that he is gong to be an awesome kindergartner (if that's a word). And I am sure that within a few weeks it will be a new routine and life will be normal again. And actually now that I have blogged it all out the knots in my tummy have untied. At least until the bus pulls up tomorrow morning. . .