Sophie has been telling me forever that she wants to go to school. Even before we knew Belle would be going to the SN preschool class, Sophie has been adamant that she’s big enough to go like her big brothers. So last February, I began the long and arduous process to get her enrolled in the local Christian preschool, the… Read More
Freedom!
Wednesday was the day. The day we’ve been waiting for since we first started Jude’s castings on July 2nd. Maybe Jude wasn’t so much waiting for this day as he had no clue his casts would ever come off. But I was counting the days. I took the casts off myself after the local orthopaedists refused to treat him. They… Read More
My big girl
After two weeks of me driving her to and from school, Isabelle started riding the bus on Monday. We had been talking about it, visited the bus driver, toured the bus and Isabelle was ready. I wasn’t so ready. This stuff is hard on me, she is like a tiny peanut on that big ol’ bus. And I really miss… Read More
1 1/2 years old
Jude turned 18 months old this week. Since we weren’t able to celebrate his first birthday with him, we decided to celebrate this day, his 1 1/2 year birthday. We had a special dinner, flank steak and potatoes, and no, Jude didn’t eat any. He seems to be content for now living strictly on GoGurt, noodles, banana and an occasional… Read More
In case you’re wondering
I created a long post, recording what all four of my school-attending little ones were up to on the much anticipated first day of school. But that left several of my brood out. So in case you’re curious what those three were doing while their siblings were bravely facing the first day of school, wonder no more. I was a… Read More
Back to school!
I can’t believe it’s really time for school to start! Our school system is eventually going to a year- round school schedule and I have to say, I think it’s probably a good idea. My kids, even though their summer was only about 2 months long, was long enough. For them and for me 😉 I love our schools here,… Read More
And we’re OUTTA here!!
Caretaker gifts purchased? CheckNew shirts because I’ve worn the same ones for the last 2 China trips? CheckHair freshly colored? CheckToenails painted? CheckLaundry done? CheckQuilt squares sent off to be quilted? Check (I know, I’m late, especially considering she’s quilting Jude’s AND Sophie’s OHGW quilt ;))Many, many notes scribbled down for husband to follow while gone for 2 weeks? CheckTears… Read More
Isabelle’s birthday
No, it’s not really her birthday yet. But we did celebrate it today. Luckily, she has NO clue, so it didn’t bother too much. Since we will be in China on her official b’day, we decided to celebrate early since things will, I am guessing, be pretty darn crazy when we get home. The cousins and aunts came down from… Read More
Happy Birthday Asher
My sweet Asher turned 8 years old today. For his big day he wanted his best buddy, Eli, to come over for the day. Chris took the boys to see Surf’s Up and then we all hit the pizza buffet for dinner. Nothing says “Happy Birthday” to an 8 year old boy like all- you- can- stand pizza. We let… Read More
A moment with Sophie
Sophie is hilarious. She is always asking questions and spends a LOT of time wondering about things. She’s bright, for sure. But also, just flat out nosy. She likes to be in the thick of things, where the action is. Lately she’s been asking a lot of questions about China. We’ve talked about China from the beginning, since her nanny… Read More