Hoppers First Day Of School

Hopper slept in, funny since I was up around 7. He eat his food got dress did his hair and brushed his teeth. Then we waited. 8:30 finally got here and we walked to school. I took him to his new class. I have to admit, I was impressed with what I saw. Hopper went around the room looking for his name in all the places around the room then I said it was time for me to go...that is when I realized that for 3 hours he wasn't mine I slowly walked down the sidewalk saying over and over in a whisper"he is going to be alright." And of course he was. I walked back to the school and was 10 min. early... I was the first mom there. I waited for the doors to open. It was funny, it reminded me of an airport. All the moms waiting for their kids. And the kids streaming out looking for mom. Hopper finally came out and told me of all his grand adventures on the way home. Shelter did very well at home We found a sit called http://www.starfall.com .It helps with early reading skills. He loved it. Moddle slept and didn't even know he was gone.

It could happen to you

We always hear this phrase but seldom do we really think that it will be us. Today, for example, I went to an appointment leaving one kid at one house and the other teo at another. After said appointment went and got the two kids and drove to get the other one. I decided that I would leave the two in the car, I would only be a moment right? Well...One moment turned into a few, as the one that had to leave didn't want to, I know leave you friends what was I thinking. So we got out to the car to find Hopper laughing for he decided to lock Shelter and I out, effectively locking Moddle ALONE in the car. We were lucky enough to get a hold of dispatch and Moddle was fine, the keys were also in the car and it was running, luckily. Needless to say, I will take the time to take them with me. Even if only for a moment.

Hopper Can Swim

Hopper and Hansom have been going to the pool almost everyday this last summer. He used floties all last year, but decided it he had a kick board then he would be alright. So yesterday our pool was closed and a friend, who's kid is 4 and can swim without any help from floties(he got diving rings and a bunch of toys for doing it, motivation for Hopper) asked Hansom if he would like to go to the pool at the school with him. Hansom and Hopper went, the pool is 5 ft. the whole way. I was a bit nerveise for Hopper. He swam from one end of the pool to the other with no help. Hansom told him he could get a good pair of goggles for it. He is so happy to have done it.

Nutmeg Fairy

Moodle LOVES to dress up. Her wings and toto are her favorite thing to were. I got this picture this afternoon. I loved it.

She Fell

I put Moodle in her crib and closed the door. No sound, not a peep...then AHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! I ran in to find her sprawled on the floor with a mouth full of blood. I was lucky this time she only bit her tung. I won't be closing the door, putting the side of the bed up, or stop praying that she doesn't fall again for a while.

Fun at Grandma's

I remember looking out at the hot sun thinking " Is it 90 I can play in the sprinkler if it is". Now everything is different. There are droughts and auto sprinklers, and apartments that don't allow "water Fun". So what do you do..... GO to grandma's. My mom just got a new back yard, witch means they can play outside, do to no fence it couldn't happen before. Now everything is different. I LOVE it. I can let my kids outside without worrying about them escaping. Hear is a movie of them playing in the water, Moodle doesn't know quite what to think.

Home

It doesn't matter how long I have been away, when I go to MOM's house I turn back into the kid I was when I lived here. I forget that I have kids screaming at me, they must be someone elses. I forgot to clean up and do the things I would at home, that is all changing. I have taken more responsibility this trip than most. My kids are having a good time and I am helping to spring clean, better late than never. The funny thing is that a lot of the mess here, is mine. I know it shocked me. My room is still full of my stuff, yea cool I know were to find things, but now I can get rid of things that I have had for so many years because they are so used or worn out that they don't even resemble what they used to be. I have had a good time getting to know my Brother also. I got married and didn't stay as close with him. He is one of the most amazing poeple I know. He would do almost anything I asked him to. I love him so much. I have had a hard time seeing him grown up. My other brother has worked so much that I haven't got to see more than a few min. of him. I miss him. He is so streesed that when I do see him he is asleep, or close to it. My last brother willl be home in a few months he is on his mission and an inspiration to me. I wish I had got to know him better. My kids ask about him and what he is like, and I don't remember. He was just there. It is amazing how much I wish I had done differently when I was younger. I am learning now and I guess that is what matters.