The Cav 5

Monday, September 5, 2011

Priceless

Jacob noticed me reading my bible this morning and at lunch opened his mouth and said "Mom you know the bible is worth 200 pieces of gold which is like a million dollars." To which Brett interrupted and said "Actually Jake it is priceless."

Then this Mom smiled and finished cutting strawberries.

Friday, September 2, 2011

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!

Thursday, September 1, 2011

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!

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

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."