Preschool for Maggie

Maggie woke up extra cheery this morning ready for her first day of preschool. She is in the 3s class at Just for Kids Preschool.

Maggie picked out her outfit because it had pants with a belt like Daddy wears when he goes to work.

The girls are both so excited about the start of school. They talk about it, wear their backpacks and tell eachother how much fun they are going to have. This morning when we dropped Maggie off, Lucy gave her a hug and kiss and told her to have a good day.

Maggie wanted me to take a picture in the car. She is really excited about being on the passenger side for curb side pick-up.

Maggie sat right down at the table and went to work with clay. Maggie has a friend in her class from Puddle Jumpers. Also, a playdate friend will be in the afternoon class and we will see him on fieldtrips and at parties.

So I made it through yesterday without crying, but not this morning. At Lucy's school we stayed in the room for the first hour and then went to the gym for the second. With Maggie it was just "drop and go". I had a hard time getting in the car and driving away. We'll see how it goes this afternoon leaving Lucy.

Kindergarten

Today was Lucy's first day of kindergarten at Oak View Elementary. She had a great time and said her favorite part was learning about the stations. Different areas of the room are set up with tables for activities like reading, computer, art and math.

Daddy pushed the "School Bus for two" down the hill to the school. Lucy and Maggie enjoyed the ride, but Mommy and Daddy were hot from walking. We had a heat index of 99 today. The school is just over a mile away, so Lucy does not qualify for bus service.

Lucy sitting on the yellow line (circle time) waiting for Mrs. Orseske to get started.

One of Lucy's preschool friends Charlie is in her class. Too much going on to smile at me.

Typical Tuesday

The girls took ballet classes this summer. Although the classes are over, some mornings they wake up in the mood to dance.

They have some great moves.

Lucy loves the Cat in the Hat on PBS. Maggie and Libby love to cuddle.

Maggie loves having her new room. Her favorite part is her flower night light.

Splitsville

The girls decided they would like seperate rooms this week. So I spent the morning moving furniture, vacuuming and dividing books and toys. Lucy likes to read and have quiet time before bed. She also likes to sleep in a little later. Maggie likes to run around crazy until she falls asleep, and then is up with the sun wanting to run some more. The girls were really excited about it. Jon and I are too if it means a more peaceful bedtime/morning.

Lucy in her room.

Maggie in her room.

It's Finally Here

After years of searching for a new car Jon's new car arrived Monday. We traded the Probe in on a 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid.

Beautiful Bikealicous Day

I have had the urge to go for a bike ride for the past couple of weeks and this weekend was beautiful. Yesterday Jon pulled the girls in the trailer and I rode solo for a short ride to the park. It just wasn't enough to get it out of my system. So today I hooked the trailer up to my bike and went 7.6 miles with Maggie. She fell asleep on me so I brought her home and got Lucy. We went 6.8 mile. I still want more. We will have to go out again next weekend.

Lucy loves to pick Dandelions.

Maggie loves to help Daddy mow.

New Cousin

Maggie with her pictures of new cousin Byron

Lucy reading in the tent

Break's Over

Lucy going down the slide at mommy's Fleet Feet 10K

Maggie having fun at the race

Lucy's 5th birthday at the Adler Planetarium.

Lucy lounging today.

Maggie today.