Misc. Post

There's not a whole lot worth writing about happening around here, although a lot is going on...gymnastics, softball, Awanas, school.  

We're staying busy and continuing to adjust as hard as it may be.  Today was a rough day for me.  I just feel down and I'm missing home.  Plus I got a hair cut with a new lady, of course, and I don't like it at all.  I wish I hadn't gotten it cut at all.  I asked the Lord if we could just rewind my day for an hour and have a do-over.  :)  Ha!  

The girls started gymnastics yesterday and loved it.  Actually the girls were so good, they want to move them up a class.  I was impressed b/c Anna was the youngest in the class.  So Harrison friends-- the gymnastics there on Main Street is actually pretty good.  :)  

Megan continues to enjoy school.  Every day she says, "It was great!"

Anna and I have been able to walk her to school every day and either ride bikes to pick her up or walk....and I am loving that.  

It was so hot today, we had sprinkler fun this afternoon when Megan got home.  It was a good time to laugh together and play together....my soul needed the joy.

Hair cut!

I cut Anna's hair Friday.  It's a big change, but we think she looks adorable.   

Megan's First Day of School

This is right before we left for school. 

This is Megan at her desk.

This is Megan walking out after school.  You can tell she had a great day. 

Megan started school today.  She was so excited and never showed any sign of anxiety or worry.  She just walked right in and started talking with the girl next to her like she'd done this before. 

Things just weren't quite the same without her, but Anna and I enjoyed time together.  We traveled to Conway to meet a very good friend of mine, Becke' for lunch at Chick-fil-a.  It was a good time and nice to keep my thoughts elsewhere.  Then Anna and I stopped at Wal-Mart.  I have to admit, it was so much easier with just Anna.  We just really had a nice day together.  

Jason took off today, so we all walked to the school this afternoon to pick Megan up.  She had a great day and enjoyed all the activities and kids.  Sounded like everything went smoothly and she has a nice teacher.  

We made a "school bus" cake together and the three other kids on our street that are starting Kindergarten are supposed to come eat it with us in a little while.  

Here are some pics.  

Kindergarten Tomorrow

Tomorrow's the big day for Megan.  She's thrilled to be starting school.  She's excited to meet her teacher tonight.  She's excited to meet new friends and play at recess with all the kids surrounding her.  She's excited to eat in the lunchroom.  Just about everything she's heard about school excites her.  She's a social butterfly and I pray she'll flourish.   But.........

Mommy's as sad as can be.  I'm sad she's leaving me.  We've been together day and night 5 straight years (minus a few days here and there).  She's been my world (and Anna), and I've pretty much been her world.  She comes to me for everything.  We do everything together.  She's my eating buddy, my reading buddy, my game buddy, my puzzle buddy, my tickle buddy, my wake-me-up-early-in-the-morning buddy, my coloring buddy...you get the picture.  Anyway, I can't stand the thought of her not being with me all day, and I sure can't stand the thought that I won't be "her world" anymore.  She will be changing so much and things at school will quickly become a big part of her world. 

In a way, I feel like the major part of teaching her is behind me.  I know I've got years more of parenting and teaching, so let me explain what I mean.  I've spent this time with her teaching her how to act, how to handle certain situations, etc.  Now, I won't be there when things happen at her school to help her or direct her.  It will be up to her to handle things on her own.  She will be making decisions on her own based on the past 5 years.  Kids will say and do mean things, and it's up to her and her completely to respond appropriately.   

I feel in a sense that I'm setting a portion of her free from under my wings of protection.  I pray God takes over and watches over her every move.  I pray she has a wonderful teacher and wonderful friends.  I pray she'll be a strong person with strong morals (even as a 5-year-old), and that she'll have a positive influence on those around her instead of others having a negative influence on her.  I pray her first year will bring her great joy. 

If I'm this bad with Kindergarden, what will I do when she leaves for college?  Let's just stay far away from that thought as long as possible.  

Please join me in praying for her success and happiness and for God's protection and blessings upon her life.  Thanks!

New Find!

This must be the day for blogs.... 

Anyway, just had to share that I have found a wonderful product.  It's an aerosol can that eliminates the dust when you spray it on your plants/trees, etc.  It had a strong odor (not terribly bad, just strong), but it worked like magic.  Now my greenery looks greener, and brand new.  I got it at Hobby Lobby.  

See, I'm still a kid at heart too!

This is me, Melissa, because I can't resist the fun either!!!  :)  But this is back in Harrison with the neighbors across the street from where we used to live.  I left a comment for you and Liz on my comments section.  I don't know if that works or not, b/c you probably don't go back and re-read the comments, so that's why I'm telling you guys here.  I think it's under the other slide blog. 

Melissa and Emersyn!!!

My good, good friend, Melissa, from Harrison came to visit us this week with her daughter, Emersyn.  We just love them and were so glad they paid us a visit.  What fun we had!!!!  Melissa joined me for a Southern Living party, and then we went shopping at Target while Jason kept all the girls for us.  What a sweet man!  Then we stayed up playing dominoes and just catching up.  The next day we went to Chick-fil-a which we both love.  

The girls were so excited to see Emersyn.  They played in the rain in their swimsuits and played like angels the whole time she was here.  I think they were in their own little heaven having her here.  

Thanks, girl, for coming all the way here to visit!!!!!

Here are some pics.  The one with the girls in the tub is them making "soap beards."  :)  I wish I'd gotten one of Melissa and myself.  Next time....