First Day of School

So, the first day of school was actually three weeks ago. But, here they are, the five little people that I take to pre-school once a week. Two other moms and I share the load so that we each take the kids one day a week. A just comes along for the ride. (It was her first day of ballet class.)



They are quite the sight-- holding hands to cross the parking lot, walking into the building and getting settled in their classes.

I wish I could record some of the conversations (read arguments) that take place on the drive to school (it's about 25 minutes one way when not taking toll roads.) Everything from why E should NOT be a duck for Halloween, to "shuss-ing" each other to have a turn to sing, to who will be invited to each other's birthday parties. Oh, to be 4 years old again!

July 4th: Bike Parade

I was told that this event was a BIG deal. Since it's our first summer on the Staff Conerence Team, I had no idea what to expect. The instructions were to arrive at 9:00am with decorated bikes, scooters, children, and strollers and line up for the parade. No bikes? No problem, we had boxes. Three of them. M decided we should be a train, and so it was. A was the engine, and M, the caboose.

They won "Best Other" category (i.e. not a bike, stroller or scooter) and brought home a $20 gift certificate to Toy's 'R Us. Not bad!

Hot and grumpy from a long parade!