Friday, August 30, 2013

First Days

 
We finally made it back to Disneyland for the first time since summer started. Every time we head back after school is in session I always feel like it's a signal that Autumn is starting. And each year I am quickly reminded that I live in Southern California and Autumn is a long way off if it ever even arrives. We sweated our bottoms off and consumed crazy amounts of water but we had a blast and it was great to be back.
 






 
The following day my baby started Pre-School. What a day. What a week, for that matter. Emotions were running high for everyone and I am very relieved that we made it and the weekend is here.




 
My children insisted on doing Superhero poses for the first day so I just went with it. Brygit was all about it and she had no clue that this day wasn't exactly about her. When we arrived at Liam's school she played on the playground with her brother and then sang along with a couple songs before we left. She pointed to the empty car seat next to her as we drove away and it truly did feel like we were forgetting something important.



 
All went well. Liam never shed a tear and relief that he was actually going for this whole "Pre-School" thing outweighed my depression over the loss of his babyhood. It helps that his teacher is seriously amazing. Like, a gift from God. Because, seriously, who really wants that job? It is definitely not my calling but I'm so thankful that it's hers. She has unending energy and enthusiasm and she knows just how to make all twelve kids in her class feel special. Liam adores her and he is already learning a ton. Not bad for a first week.
 

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Week 42


Day 281: Family Superman picture
 

 
Day 282: The only picture I took all day

 
Day 283:Brygit's face while Liam opened some gifts on his birthday
 
 
Day 284: B is for Brygit, L is for Liam
 
 
Day 285: Tweet tweet!


 
Day 286: Batman!


 
Day 287: Brygit the builder


 

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Week 41

 
I only picked up my "big girl camera" once this week. Thank you, iphone.
 
Day 274: This quiet moment of coloring/ crayon eating lasted about 2.5 minutes
 
 
Day 275: She would rather drive
 
 
Day 276: Doctor appointments. Liam was mad that they didn't give him a gown.
 
 
Day 277: We always ride bikes to the mailbox. Brygit chose the lawn mower instead.
 
 
Day 278: Clean laundry
 
 
Day 279: Target nap
 
 
Day 280: Birthday prep
 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday, August 18, 2013

Justice League Party

 
Today we celebrated Liam turning four with a Justice League party. We had breakfast with our family at our home and, once again, I feel so blessed to have so many thoughtful, helpful people in our lives. Liam is one lucky little boy.
 



















Sunday, August 11, 2013

Weeks 39 and 40:

Yeah, I'm behind. Being a mom is hard work. :)
 
Day 260: Boo Dogs
 
 
Day 261: This is how she calls me... all the time
 
 
Day 262: Making pizzas (Best TMNT party favor ever)
 
 
Day 263: New shoes
 
 
Day 264: Nice shades

 
Day 265: Nail polish obsession


 
Day 266: They love playing with Boo and Boo loves playing withthem



Day 267: This hula hoop has seen better days



Day 268: Backyard bonfire



Day 269: Playing dead



Day 270: They also love torturing Boo



Day 271: Ducks!



Day 272: Prepping for brother's birthday



Day 273: Ice is fun