Preschool Princess

Brylee is growing up on me. I have been an emotional wreck inside. I can probably count the number of hours that I have been kid free in the last 10 plus years and let me tell you when I got home the silence about killed me!

She goes to afternoon preschool and all morning she was gitty with excitement and kept saying "I'm so excited!" and let me know that she knew I was going to miss her! Yep she was right!

I was one of those crazy moms who followed the bus to school and convinced myself Brylee needed me to be at the school when she got off the bus. Her assistant teacher rides on the bus to help the kids. How great is that! They have seat-belts and all. I know Brylee was somewhat nervous but as soon as she saw a smiling face greeting her as she climbed the ginormous stairs of the bus she did not even look back. She loved school and wishes she could go on Saturday.

Mrs. G

Orientation Day

A Scavenger Hunt with Daddy.

Mrs. Taylor

You may be confused and think she is ready for the beach but the girl just likes to accessorize.

She started waiting on the porch for the bus 2 hours early.

I stopped following the bus when I realized the bus driver was not sure of her route and was backing the bus up in the neighborhood so I headed to school and joined the other over protective moms on the curb and waited in the rain for 15 minutes.

A big hill to climb.

and yes I followed her into the classroom! Tears shed by Brylee zero, me a few on the way to school!

Where's Waldo?

Where's Waldo?

Version: Where's Brett?

Approximately 6 hours a week I play a game I call Where's Brett? The goal of this game is to find my son who looks like every other 5th and 6th grade football player. I tried to put a big piece of blue duck tape on the back of his helmet but was told that was very uncool and it was immediately removed. Once in a while I am sure I that I spot him but upon further inspection I am wrong. Friday's agenda includes having his practice jersey screen printed with our last name.

In case you are curious Brett is the 6th player back in the 1st row in the above picture.

Yep....I always win the game when his comes for his water bottle!

My Super Cool 5th Grader and 1st Grader

I wish I could freeze time or slow it down or something. The good news is that whatever age they are it is my favorite. I was walking around their school peeking in on the kids and thinking how fortunate they are to go to such a great school. Love my 5th and 1st Grade boys~

Rockn' his super cool bow-tie shirt.

Mrs. Wengerter...her first year of teaching. Today she told me that Brett has been her helper, my boy loves, loves school!

Jake chose a Captain American Shirt for his first day.

Mrs. Klinge...way nice...Jake loves her!

They agreed to hold the signs as long as they did not have to bring them to the bus stop.

For some reason they insisted they ride their bikes down to the bus stop that is only a few houses down.

This is the only year that all 3 of my kids will go to the same school. I love having them all in the same building!

Happy 1st Day of School!

Twas the Night Before School

Twas the night before School, when all through the house
Not a child was stirring, not even a mouse.
The backpacks were hung by the front door with care,
In hopes that the 1st day would with a cheer.

The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of school books and recess danced in their heads.
And this mama sat down to rest,
and decided this summer was the best!

And then, in a twinkling, I have decided to cherish
each and every stage of my three little ones.
As I drew in my head, all the memories of past.
Down the street the bus will soon shall appear fast.

Brett will dress in his new bow tie shirt and some new Nike Shox.
And my Jakey in his Captain American Shirt will look like a Fox.
My bundle of Joy that is named Brylee will wear her new dress and feel rad.
And they will look like smart kids, as they swing on their book bags.

They will spring on the bus and better give their Mom a wave.
And away they will go down the street toward the school looking brave.
And they will hear me exclaim, I love you and will miss you!
"Happy First Day of School, and to all a Great Day."

Sparkly Manicure

"It's okay if I get out of the lines, right Mama?"

Huggeling

Huggle: to Hug and Cuddle your Mama at the same time

For Best Results Huggle often

Definition by: Jacob Ryan

I get a huggle from my Jakey around 100 times a day.

Yes I am a lucky Mom!

A Ball and a Book

Almost ready for practice!

The constants in his life:

Some type of ball and always a book.

Just the Way I Like it!

Just the way I like it.....a lazy summer night with kids sitting still just long enough to fill their stomachs with pizza, the windows letting in cool fresh summer air that mixes with the sound of laughter. Ahhhh love it!

My Wonderful Crazy Full Of Life Kids

I Agree....

with what Brylee's dress reads....Yep totally all together Daddy's girl. Love the girl, her dress and her pink Gander Mountain hat!

Monday

Sleeping in waking up with Brylee laying beside me

Laundry

30 minutes on the eliptical

Kids watching cartoons

Taking just my Brylee out to school shop

Hot dogs and carrots for dinner

Talking to my Mom for 1 hour and 24 minutes

Lots of hugs from my Jake

Waiting for Bryan to come home from work

Loving our 2nd to last last Monday of summer vacation

Snow Drill

In Kansas we had Tornado Drills. It may be August but in Wisconsin we have Snow Drills!

I always said that I would like the snow. What in the world was I thinking????

Oh someone help me! Seriously I know it is August but I know it is coming. The white, fluffy stuff that just piles up as high as buildings.

The snow will be here in a few months and will hang around month after month after month. It makes the palms of my hands sweaty knowing how frigidly cold...(is that a word?) it will be. The amount of snow gear it takes just to get out the door on school days makes my head spin. The energy it takes to keep track of all the hats, scarfs, gloves, snow pants, jackets and hanging it all up strategically to dry in time for the next school day makes me want to take a nap.

I myself do not even own a pair of snow boots. My hope was that because I did own boots that would put me out of commission for shoveling. The day Bryan shoveled for 5 hours off and on I did help. Think a snow blower is calling our names!

On a positive note we are enjoying our summer of 70's and 80's!

It's Football Time

It is that time of year. Brett's first practice is on Tuesday. Today I am grateful that Brett is playing in WI and not in KS heat.....and I'm sure Brett is too! Wait a minute I'm sure I will be freezing at the end of the season!

Go Vikings!!!!

Brylee Hanging Out....

with her barbie collection. And someday she will be the very proud owner the very first Barbie and Ken that belonged her her MiMi. Lucky girl!

Brylee's World

A glimpse into Brylee's world.

Her new friend from church, Rylee and two neighborhood friends, Anmol and Amon.

Rylee and Brylee took swim lessons together for the last two weeks and are taking dance together soon.

Anmol, Amon and Brylee spend hours and hours playing together.

They are all dressed up for the birthday party they were having for Rylee's stuffed puppy.

It is good to be Brylee!

New Rule in the Cav House

New rule in this house.

For those who chose to say not so nice things about another sibling they must follow up with 10 super nice things that they like about that sibling.

Brett has pretty good control over his mouth but on this day he was busted telling Jake something not so nice.

He chose to write them down you can tell by his handwriting that he was not thrilled to have to do it.
Jake was smiling from ear to ear after hearing the list.

They proceeded to hug it out a brotherly love punch was thrown then all was good again.

1. You're cool

2. You're awesome

3. You're good with pokemon cards

4. You're good a swimming

5. Like the color of your hair....me too!

6. You like legos

7. You are good at building

8. You like Cartoon Network

9. You're my bro

10. You're the best bro....my favorite!