Mommy Musings

I saw this floating around Facebook and had to jump in! Loved interviewing my sweet girls! Emmy and Charlie -7 and 4 years old 1.     What is something mom always says to you? M: You’re my sweetheart C: I love you 2. What makes mom happy? M: When I kiss you. C: Otters 3. What makes mom sad?   M: When no one helps you. C: Pirates 4. How does your mom make you laugh? M: By everything C: Tickling me 5. What was your mom like as a child? M: A mini gardener C: Like a dolphin 6. How old is your mom? M: 33 C: 100 7. How tall is your mom? M: 40 ft tall C: 100 ft tall 8. What is her favorite thing to do? M: nap C: nothing 9. What does your mom do when you're not around? M: Write your books and chores C: Watch TV 10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for? M: Writing C: Being a queen 11. What is your mom really good at ? M: Watching football and teaching me about it C: Filling the bucket {this is something they do at school. When someon...

I'm so far behind on things I want to blog about, but all I can manage today is a few pictures of my sweet girls. A few weeks ago, we got Emmy's school picture sent home.  It was absolutely adorable as always. If you'll notice, we did not get one for Charlie.  Apparently she's very particular about who takes her picture, and wanted nothing to dow with it at school. I was a little sad to not have her sweet little face captured, so instead, I snapped a few pictures this morning.  First we got a few outtakes: But then she warmed up and I got a few keepers! Couldn't leave out big sis... And I absolutely love these ones!

A few weeks ago, Charlie had her Popsicle Party at school.  It's a fun playdate for the kids to get to know their teachers and new classmates.  We've gone the past few years with Emmy, and now it was Charlie's turn! She had a great day, running around and hugging as many people as she could.  She is definitely a little love and I know her class is lucky to have her. I'm so proud of my little baby!

Today my baby went off to preschool.  My baby!  My sweet precious girl that has been home with me for over four years now. Now someone else will watch over her all day.  Today and tomorrow are half days, but after that, she'll be gone days a week, full day of school It's going to be a big change. I'm not sure she's ready. I'm not sure I'm ready. But with other things in life, sometimes you just have to jump right in and hope to come out okay on the other end. We'll both struggle, but both thrive as well. And for today?  She walked in confidently...only waving goodbye to me as she started exploring. Even I haven't shed a tear yet {though that could change} So now I'm off to hang out with my man :)

Today it's time for Charlie's pre-school questionnaire. It was a little harder to get answers out of her, but we did okay! Favorite food? SPAGHETTI Favorite sport? MONKEY Favorite TV show? FRESH BEAT BAND OF SPIES – MUMMY EPISODE Favorite part of school? THE PLAYGROUND What do you do really well? BLOCKS Favorite color? RED Favorite toy? MONKEY What do you want to be when you grow up? 100 Favorite movie? LITTLE EINSTEINS MOVIE Favorite song? LITTLE EINSTEINS THEME SONG Favorite book? THE ANIMAL BOOK Favorite holiday? HALLOWEEN Least favorite food? APPLES Who is your best friend? SHANNON What is one wish you have? TO HAVE A SNOWFLAKE We'll be back tomorrow with pictures from her first day of pre-k 4!! 

We had a wonderful day celebrating Charlie's fourth birthday.  We got up early to open presents and have some donuts for breakfast. Then we headed off to the aquarium as a family.  We've been there before and absolutely love it.  It's not too big and perfectly kid friendly. After we came home, we relaxed for the afternoon and had some dinner and of course some cake! The rest of the night was spent playing with all her new toys. We love you so much Charlie Bear...and hope you had a day as special as you!