Kick It, Pick It or just Stuff It

Sophia decided to try her hand, er, foot at soccer this year and forego dance. We decided it was too much to do both now that she's in full day Kindergarten. The first week was a great success. She was tired at the end but really got in there and had fun. The second week she was decidedly more interested in the grass and snack and topped off the game with a terrible bee sting :-( The third week, well, let's just say I think she's over it. It could just be the sheer exhaustion that goes along with this full day school schedule. Could be that she's realized that soccer involves some human contact which she has never been a fan of. Could be that she's 5 and as fickle as the weather. Regardless, she's trying it out and having some fun and really that's all that matters!

1st Day of Kindergarten

I can't believe the day has finally come. So much planning, so much anticipation....and we survived. Well, at least so far : ) We found out late last week that Soph will be in a 1st grade/Kindergarten split class. Needless to say, I was shocked and a bit horrified that my little barely 5 year old was not only being forced into full day K (district mandated) but she would be with 6 and possibly 7 year olds. Since then I've had a good chat with the principal and some correspondence with the teacher and can honestly say I'm feeling much better about it and am trying to be more open to the idea. The truth is, she's in the smallest class with the best teacher so I am choosing to be optimistic unless something proves me otherwise.

If it weren't for her incredible excitement, today might have been more difficult but the truth is that she is thrilled and couldn't wait to get in the door. It's the first step in letting go and as challenging as that is, someone wise once told me that if you raise your children well, then they will successfully leave you.  Sniff, sniff....

Auntie Mary Jo

We were so incredibly lucky to have aunt Mary Jo come visit all the way from California. She stayed with us for 10 days and we had such a wonderful time talking, walking and playing! Thank you so much auntie MJ! We Love you!