Sideline entertainment

When you go to lots of games, you have to find lots of things to entertain the ones with miniscule attention spans…this time, it was Batman.
The problem was that we only brought ONE Batman mask and cape (even though we have two at home, just to avoid this kind of conflict) and the kids were not in a sharing mood.
They would tease, then try to take the mask, then hit, then cry, then tease. It was tiresome. I was trying to get them to take turns with the costume, but they were impatient.
So, I told Annie, after she hit Beau, “Batman is a good guy, he’s nice to people!” When that didn’t work, I said, “If you’re not going to be a nice Batman, I’m going to take your stuff.”
She replied, “But Mom, I’m the RUDE Batman!!”
Alrighty then. 
   
The happy end to the story is that they did figure out to share and we lived happily ever after…

Dude, you’re Eagle of the Month!

Look who we saw at the store! Annie insisted on getting her picture taken with him…
Then we headed right over to the elementary school for the Eagle-of-the-Month presentation, for Beau!! Last month, his teacher called me to tell me she chose him for December’s award.  I had to keep it a secret for a long time, but it was worth it…Beau was so excited! 
Daddy was able to come and then take us all to lunch afterward, it was a very special day!
   
Mrs. Bailey wrote, “I have nominated Beau for the following reasons: Beau is the HAPPIEST student.  He always tries to do his best and has a positive attitude.  He is becoming a good reader.  I love having Beau in class!”
I’m so proud of my little buddy!

The Circus is in Town

Who’s that cute lion in the stripes?  Why, that’s Beau!!  The Kindergarten Circus is in town! All four kindergarten classes combined to show us the cutest circus all year! Beau even jumped through hoops and everything.  His buddy Quince was a ringmaster. 

Unlike past years, this circus was in the evening, so the whole family got to come!!  Right after this, we headed over to Hillcrest to see “The Wiz”…way cool!

Pumpkin Patch with my punkins

I love helping at the school.  This year, I got tricked into being PTA Treasurer….okay, I volunteered.  And while it is great to help out, my favorite part is helping in the classroom.  So when Maria (Mrs. Bailey) called me to see if I’d be her room mom, I didn’t hesitate to say yes. 
1) Because I love her and would do anything for her.
2) Because I get to come to class parties and field trips….like this one.
All four Kindergarten classes piled on the bus and headed over to Wheeler Farm.  They had a maze, a pumpkin patch, and a wagon ride.  (Side note: as treasurer, I know how much this cost and shame on Wheeler Farm for charging so much, it was ridiculous!!)
But, the kids had fun.  They don’t have to worry about silly things like price of admission.  They each picked a pumpkin that we will decorate at the class Halloween party. 
The did the maze and we even found some friends along the way…Hi Katie!Me and my cuties enjoyed the wagon ride and looking at the animals.   

Elementary Picture Day

We finally had picture day for elementary school, so we took our own at home.  These kids are so dang cute….I’m a lucky mom!            

Beau’s in School!!

This is a huge day at our house.  Beau’s been waiting all week to get to school, it’s been torture watching all the kids leave every day and he has to stay home.  Well, no more. 
We all went over to the school, even Dad joined us!  It was so fun to watch him line up and be so excited, I felt great!  I was talking to another mom who was sending her oldest to kindergarten and she was crying.  I was trying to console her, “It gets easier!” and “She’ll love it!”, I wasn’t even sad, I was excited for Beau’s new adventure.
But when I saw my buddy walk down the red carpet into his classroom all by himself, that was it.  I started crying, the other mom started laugh/crying, and Joe told me it was a good thing.  I know, but I’ll miss him, okay?  I guess I wasn’t as ready as I thought to send him out into the big, scary world.  I’m so proud of my boy!     
Love you son! You will love school!
We all left and Annie and I headed home all by ourselves.  I was still a little teary when we walked in the door.  Annie looked up at me and said, “Well, it’s just me and you, kid!” 
I think everything will be just fine!

School. Yep.

The opening band for One Direction was called “5 Seconds of Summer”.
That’s what this felt like.  Maybe it’s because school ended in June and started August 19.  Maybe it’s because we had so much fun, it just zoomed by.  Maybe because it was just too dang short. 
In any case, summer is over and school has begun.  I’m so proud of my kids (except the growing up at the speed of light part). 
Koko is in 8th grade this year. She decided to wear her (fake) One Direction glasses over her (real) contact lenses.  Fashion first, people!  Plus, she looked darling.
Emma felt like a pro after her mini-day at school last week.  Off to 6th grade with you, you cute old lady! 

Colin is now the oldest elementary school kid, he’s in fourth grade this year!  He’s muy bueno, and my amigo.
Camri is my little 2nd grader.  How did that happen?  She is so smart and social, she will have a great year! 
Baby Beau is not a baby anymore…Kindergarten!  He had his meeting with the teacher today, but has to wait until next Monday for his first official day.  Pure torture for a kid that keeps asking, “Is is school yet?”
Little Annie is my stay-at-home buddy this year, so she gets her picture too!!

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Off to school!  Have an adventure! Learn new things! Make good choices!
And most of all, I love you!!
The Middle-Schoolers had carpool, so they were on their own.  I joined the elementary-schoolers.  They were welcomed to school with a red carpet and cheering teachers! 
Annie and Beau helped me with Safety Patrol this morning, then we were on our way.  Let the fun begin!