My little angels!

Ok, so they aren't angels all of the time! They are both still sleeping right now, so I am feeling the angel part. Plus, with pictures like this...

We had a fabulous Mother's Day. Jeff took us and his mom to Henry Ford for their brunch. The food was so good and so much to choose from. We ended up sitting at the table right next to the cookie decorating table. So, Ellie's thought of eating any actual food was shot from the beginning. She had a major sugar high when we were done. Shelby sucked on pineapple most of the time and thought how can life get any better then this. After that we went to the museum and encouraged Ellie to run (and run, and run)! She did finally come down off of that. I guess it was pretty funny, we don't let that happen too much.

I am going to enjoy 4 hours at the spa today. Spa gift from mom and babysitting gift from mother-in-law. YEAH!

School all by herself!

Too cute not to post these pictures of Shelby!

Rookie mom took a picture today. Ellie had her first day of school today all be herself. On the way there she asked if I was going to and I told her no, that I was just dropping her off and I would be back to pick her up later. Her response was an eager "OK"! She got there, took her coat off ran in the door. Mrs Burdine asked her if she wanted to say bye to me, she came back over, gave me a big hug and kiss and said "Bye Mom, have fun!" What a big girl! I left with a huge smile on my face. I am so proud of her.

Here is a funny story...when I was there on Tuesday a little girl came up to us and said, "Hi, I'm Genvieve". Well, the only Genevieve Ellie know is the main Barbie character in The 12 Dancing Barbie Princesses. Her favorite movie at the moment. And she dances all over the house pretending to be Genevieve. So, Ellie's response was "No, I am Genevieve". We went back and forth a few times while I tried to explain that was her name like Ellie was hers, but I finally said ok. The little girl had the funniest look on her face.

The highlight of her day today must have been the snack. Not sure what it was, but when I went to pick Ellie up she ran up and jumped in my arms (gotta love that, she actually missed me) and said "mommy, I had a snack". Great, anything else happen today..."Yeah, I painted yellow!" Ok, so we need to work an a better system to find out what she learned in school. We'll get there.

First day of school!

Ok, definate ROOKIE MOM! No pictures from yesterday...Ellie's first day at school. Jeff is out of town and it was a little crazy trying to get out the door. I worked in Ellie's class and she did great. The class sang her Happy Birthday, gave her a birthday crown, a book and then she got to pick something out of the birthday box. She picked a sucker and then I had to explain to her that she needed to put it in her pocket until we were done with school. She did! Whew! I was in the art room. I really thought Ellie would be clingy and want me to go everywhere with her. She did check back in with me periodically, but she was great. No accidents, no hitting, no screaming! What a big girl! Tomorrow she goes by hereself. She is ready, not sure I am!

The Party!

Today was Ellie's 3rd birthday party! Is she really 3?! Yes, on Tuesday she will be and that is also her first day at school. I am working that day and we are taking cupcakes for her birthday. What a lucky girl to start school with a party. SHe had a blast today and all of the kids were so good and had so much fun. The cake was good, Ellie LOVED all of her presents and we actually got to play outside. We had some sack races and pin the glass slipper on Cinderella. I think all of the kids tried out Ellie's new scooter. It was just nice to be outside and seeing all of the kids having so much fun. Shelby and Logan have been mostly inside since their lives began, so I know they loved the fresh air! Is is Spring?? I hope it is here to stay! Dad is out of town all week! UGH for all of us. We don't like it when dad is gone. But, we manage! I was a little stressed about Ellie starting school and the potty thing. But she is doing great. I think she one accident all week! And, she stopped playing outside and came in and went! YAH!! I'll post again later this week after she starts school! Wish us luck! I probably need it more then her!

Long overdue update

We got a new double jogger. No excuses now! Anyone up for a walk or run let me know!

It has been way too long, I know!

The girls and the MOMS Club have been keeping me pretty busy and then when the girls go to bed I am exhausted! Shelby is 5 months old and smiling and laughing a lot. Ellie was doing something really bratty the other day and Shelby was watching and just started into a big laughing spell. It was cute, but bad timing because what Ellie was doing was ugly behavior. Great, they are working together already.

Ellie will be 3 in two weeks. I can't believe it! WOW! And starting school too. Little Indian asked me to bring snack her first day, which is her b-day, so we are bring cupcakes. Nothing like a little party to kick off your first day at school. I'm getting a little nervous, ok, a lot, about taking her to school. I know she will adjust...it's harder on me, I know!

Dance, gymnastics, sports?!?!

Wow, with Ellie being 3 soon, all of a sudden the opportunities seem endless. She loves dance and I think she would be great at dance or gymnastics. Then there are sports. We are going to skip soccer, but sign her up for t-ball. I was looking at one of the dance places in Adrian and they tell you where to buy the appropriate attire for practice!! What?!?! She is 3 and it is her forst dance class. Not to mention they tell you how to where your hair. And, if you don't follow these guidelines you will b e asked to sit on the class. So, we will not be going there, seems a little extreme! There is a class in town that starts in May and there is also gymastics in Clinton. I am going to do one thing at a time and Preschool is first. After that adjustment we will add something else in.

Here is my dancer.

Preschool, here we come!

Ellie will be 3 in about 5 weeks and I am starting her at Little Indians. I signed her up today. There was one opening and she will go Tuesday/Thursday for 2 months before summer break. She is very excited about it. I'm kind of freaking out. I know it will be harder on me then her, but I also know that she will be fine. My baby is growing up!

Potty trained!! YEAH!

After 7 months of ups and downs I am giving Ellie a well deserved title of "potty trained"! I don't have to ask (or beg) for her to go, she just does it on her own. Most of the time telling me "I'm going to do it ALL by MYSELF!" And she does! YEAH!! Big girl!

For all of you who are still potty training or just starting, hang in there! I think it is the hardest thing I've had to do yet as a parent (well top two anyway)! It was way harder then I had thought it would be! I am just glad to be there!!

Recuperated!

We are on our way to being healthy! We feel much better and I still have a slight cough, but we are much better. We don't have all of our energy back, but we are finally going to venture out today to play at Lenawee's Child!

When will it end?

We have now confirmed Ellie has pnuemonia and I went to the doctor yesterday and I now have bronchitis and pnuemonia. UGH! Please help me now! This is the first time I have really been sick since have kids. I guess that is pretty good considering Ellie is almost 3. However how do you rest and get better? I guess time will tell. Shelby is the only one in the family who has not been sick...let's hope it stays that way.

Ellie is starting to feel better and is tired of being in the house! I don't blame her, so am I! She asked me yesterday if we could go somewhere different. She may get to go to Grandma's today. We will see how she is doing.

We are looking forward to getting back to the swing of things soon! We are missing a playdate with Ash and Mas today and it has been way too long since we have seen that family. Hope we can do it next week!