Activity Update

So I've fallen back into the old habit of not updating the blog as often as I should.  That's what happens when school starts up and there is a slight change to our routine.

Let's start with Adam.  He's a strong willed, two year old boy!  He's not interested in potty training and he will not sit still.  Yes he is ALL BOY!  But seriously, he loves school; he's a good helper for his teacher; and he's started music class at Kids R Kids and has a great time.

Grace has officially stopped horseback riding.  She just can't overcome the fall and let's face it, she will fall a lot in horseback riding so we might as well "invest" our money elsewhere.  Instead of dancing this year, she's taking the tumble class; she's still swimming and tonight she took her first karate class.  She's been asking for a while and after a little research we found a place.  At the end of the lesson, her instructor awarded her with a yellow stripe for displaying a good attitude.  She is so excited about it.

This weekend, I will be participating in the Be The Match 5K.  This is my third year doing the event and I'm looking forward to it.  Thank you to those who have supported me!  While I most likely won't beat last year's time (which was my initial goal) thanks to the ankle/toe injury, I'll definitely finish and contribute to a good cause.  For more information on the marrow registry visit http://www.bethematch.org/.

 

First Day of School

Hard to believe but Grace started 2nd grade today.  Our day began in the usual fashion - drop Adam at daycare, stop by Chick Fil A for breakfast, take a picture by the front door and then walk to school.  Usually I take the first day of school off but since Adam was sick yesterday, I ended up switching my days and came to work.  Of course when I got here I remembered why I take the day off - because I get all weepy about them growing up too fast!  Here's hoping she has a great day; I can't wait to hear about it tonight.

The End of Summer

The school shopping is done and the backpack is loaded now we just have to wait.  There are two field trips left in her summer camp.  And then Open House is Tuesday night and Grace can't wait to find out who her second grade teacher is and who is in her class (I think that's what she's really worried about).  I still can't believe she's going in to second grade, where has the time gone?  While she still enjoys a little time with mom and dad, I'm starting to dread the day when she wants no parts of us.  We get the occasional brush off now, but I don't know what I'll do when I get the full on blow-off.  Hopefully that's still a few years down the road.  But of course we still have the boy.  Adam is very sweet and enjoys hanging with us (and driving us crazy).  Guess it wasn't such a bad idea for them to be five years apart.

The Countdown is On!

13 days until school starts!  Grace is getting excited about being a second grader.  Her first day is Thursday, August 25th.  Of course we'll do our annual ritual of breakfast at Chick Fil A followed by walking to school.  The only change this year is that as part of the PTA, I'll have to help out with a special welcome back we have planned for the teachers.  It's ok, she'll have mom there for a little while - that's still ok as a second grader but once she moves to the big kid side of the school, that won't be cool!

Our Beach Vacation

We just got back from our annual trek to Myrtle Beach and had an enjoyable time!  We arrived on Thursday and our first order of business was to play mini-golf at the Dinosaur golf course.  We also got to see Uncle Sammy and Aunt Nancy for a little while.

Friday morning we took a walk on the beach before spending the day at the water park and pool.  That evening while Grace enjoyed the kids night out activities, David, Adam and I took a walk around the resort.

Saturday was also spent lounging by the pool and playing in the water park, although Grace and I snuck over to the beach for some fun in the waves before coming back to the hotel to take a nap before dinner.

Finally this morning after loading the car, we took a ride over to Broadway at the Beach to walk around before heading home. 

Only three and a half weeks left until school starts and Grace can't wait.  All we have left to do is pick up some new school clothes and shop for school supplies and we'll be ready!  Enjoy these last few days of summer vacation everyone.

Trying to Catch Up

It's not that I don't want to post pictures and talk about our trip to NJ - it's just that I haven't had time. 

When we got back, Adam was still a little cruddy and I had to take him to the doctor.  They tested him for strep, checked him for other viruses and found nothing.  The only thing the doctor suggested is that we take him off of milk, in case he is developing a milk allergy, and see if that helps - it has!  So for now Adam is drinking almond milk but still enjoying other dairy products derived from cows.

Grace was excited to get back to her friends and activities.  In fact she started tumble class last night in preparation for taking it during the year instead of dance.  We'll see how it goes.

I promise to upload pictures this weekend.  The whole problem with digital photos is that you see them when you take them and only when you decide to put them in albums do you actually need them.  And let's just say I am a tad behind on that - both Grace and Adam's 2010 photo albums have yet to be filled and while I have almost finished Grace's first year of life scrapbook with photos and pictures prepped for years 2 - 7 Adam's is no where near ready.

No, No, No

There is no need to read between the lines of my previous post - I was just commenting that we like to come to NJ for 4th of July weekend and that it just happened to be the time I shared news with the family.

Right now we are getting ready for the trip and of course Adam is "sick" - well not really, he just needs frequent changing.  But other than that we will be on the plane tomorrow night and will see everyone sometime on Friday.