We made it through the first day!

School has started! I'm not sure who had it harder? Mom... fulfilling the enormous supply lists for each child, figuring out bell/bus/testing schedules for three kids and keeping a positive attitude about starting a new school. Kids... figuring out the perfect 1st day of school outfit, entering a new school while not knowing a soul and understanding a new class and bell schedule.

Needless to say it has been pretty stressful leading up to this important day. But we made it through it.

Jeremy started 8th grade, Hailey started 5th grade and Brady started Kindergarten.





Hailey was so nervous. She had a break down moment after she tried on 10 outfits that morning. In the end she looked great!





Jeremy was too cool for a 1st day picture, but I snapped this one as he was on his way to the bus stop.


The highlight was that today (his 2nd day) Brady took the bus to school. My baby was heading off on his own. We went over the bus rules many times and what he should do when he gets to school. He was ready to go. He found a neighbor friend and didn't look back (literally!)


Look close... He's getting on the bus and all you can see is his basketball backpack.


And that was it. He was on his way. The same could be said about this school year! WE'RE ON OUR WAY!

The story of nap time

Ever since the move Cory hasn't had a good routine for his nap. Before we left Utah, we took down the crib and moved him into the bottom bunk bed. He has done pretty good, but naps have been the challenge because I can't trap him anywhere. Or so I thought...

Today I tried to lay with him on my bed. I couldn't get him to hold still at all. That was it. I took him in his room, got him settled in his bed, gave him a kiss and walked out shutting the door behind me. He immediately got out of bed and ran to the door and started crying. I had to hold the door knob because he now knows how to open doors.


It was heartbreaking to see his little hand poking under the door. I was talking to him trying to comfort him, but he was mad! Here's a view from under the door.


I sat for a while and held his hand, but determined to get him to take a nap.


Finally, after only 5 minutes he fell asleep. Success!! I love a sleeping baby.

Life is Good!

Enough said...