Aidan's first day of Preschool!!

I don't think that anyone could prepare a mother for this very day, when your youngest is going to his first day of pre-school, and mom is crying at home wondering where all the time has gone. The kids and I have been talking about it for months now. With me wondering what I was going to do with 2 1/2 hours to my self. Ethan and Madison were both like "Mom, you can go shopping now all by yourself". So I realized not only the shopping, but oh the projects I could do. Painting, painting, and more re-painting.

Aidan has been the only one of the kids who did not cry when I left. He has been ready for over a year. Last year he cried everyday Madison and Ethan were in school. Last night in our family prayer, Ethan said in his prayer "bless mom to be okay while Aidan is in pre-school" He is my intuative, tender boy who knows that I would miss them all terribly. I did okay dropping him off, but as soon as I got in the car, I cried all the way home. It was a lonely few hours, and I found myself worrying that I would get a call from the teacher. It's my job to worry right? The first day down, we'll see how the next few ones go.

Back to School!

Madison and Ethan started school last Wednesday the 19th. Madison is in 4th grade, and Ethan is in 2nd grade. I was more than ready for school to start. They both have (hopefully) great teachers this year. Madison's teacher is Mrs. Cosby, and we're just too thrilled at how organized she is. Ethan has Miss Bonnett, who is supposed to be the "academic" teacher. We're hoping for a great year. Bryan gave them both their back to school blessings, and Madison and Ethan think it's a pretty special time just for them.

Madison is really excited about this year, she has changed so much from her more reserved, shy self. It's so fun to watch them grow, but it's happening too fast.

Where has the summer gone??

I have so much to catch up on. The fourth of July, Family Reunions, a trip to San Diego, museum trips. I'm terrible at this. We had a great summer, but it went by too fast. Some of our summer highlights include going to the stadium of fire and seeing the Jonas Brothers play. I think I enjoyed it the most. By the time the band plays, it's like 9:00 and the kids are tired from a long, festive day. It was a great day. Bryan and I celebrated our 10th anniversary at Disneyland, and in San Diego. It was four days full of fun in the sun. Disneyland was exhausting, and not really the same without the kids. Although we
did get to ride all the great rides our kids never want to. We were beyond pooped at the end of the day. We also had two super fun family reunions and
it was competitive all out fun. The Bradley Family Reunion on July 24-25, and the Diaz family reunion was August 8.

July was packed with events, and in August I try to cram in museums, and anywhere fun I can take the kids before school starts. It's been a fun summer!!