A Rainy Day

We have had nothing here but rainy days all week (I think Allan is glad it has kept him from being able to mow!). Thursday, when Abigail got home from dance, she wanted to take an umbrella out to meet the bus, so A.J. wouldn't get wet. She really does love him very much (even though they can fight at times). When they got in, they changed clothes and went out to play in the rain. Normally, I would not let my children do this... but they had so much fun. I am learning to let go of some things!

Tickers

I have had fun today adding "tickers" to my page. At the top, you can see a ticker that shows how long until the baby is born. At the bottom, you can see the kids' birthdays. What fun!

Baby Sling

This weekend, Mom and I worked to make a baby sling for baby Pierce. While we were sewing the "real" sling, Abigail was very insistent we make her one for her babies. Here is what we whipped up with some scrap fabrics. She loves it! (And, don't worry... I won't be letting her carry the real baby in it).

Abigail is Dancing

Abigail has now started ballet. She loves it already and has only been two weeks. Here are some pictures of her at my work, when Allan brought her to me to dress her for rehearsal. I think he was scared of trying to put all the layers on correctly!!!

Abigail's 1st Day

This week was Abigail's first day returning to preschool. She is now in 4 year old Pre-K and is really wishing she was starting Kindergarten. I am glad she is still home half a day! Here are some pictures from the day. Sorry about the fuzzy first ones... the humidity was making my lens fog up.

The bottom picture is Abigail with the preschool director, Mrs. Emmy (who she LOVES). She gets very upset with us if we aren't early enough to school to hear her say, "Good morning boys and girls!"

I've Gone and Done It!

I have done something I said I would never do.... A.J. now rides the school bus. Having taught school, I swore not to put my child on one, but it is a necessity that is working out perfectly. We still take A.J. in the mornings, but in the afternoons he comes straight to us, and the drop him RIGHT in front of my house... can't get better than that. So, when the baby comes in the winter time, I won't be having to wake up Abigail and baby to go get him in the cold. I am rather happy about the way it is working out.
My favorite part is watching Abigail wait for her brother (on the days she isn't taking a nap when he arrives home). On this day, she was throwing the ball with Ruby while she waited.

2nd Grade Starts

A.J. started 2nd grade on Monday. He is still at Jeter Primary, and he loves his school. His teacher this year is Ms. Barnes. And, as it turns out, I am pretty sure this is the 4th year in a row of starting school in plaid shirts and a polo. I must get more creative!