Libby finally has enough hair to play with a little.
I happen to think she looks just like Pebbles.
I happen to think she looks just like Pebbles.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
A kindergarten adventure
Today was Jamin's first day of kindergarten.
He felt very excited and a little nervous.
I loaded Travis & Libby into the stroller, and we walked to the bus stop together. Then we waited...
...and waited...
...and waited some more for bus #42. At Jamin's orientation last night, we were told the bus number and the time to expect it. In the meantime, I realized exactly how unsafe his bus stop is. His waiting area consists of a narrow embankment on the edge of a busy road. Not exactly ideal for a 5-year-old.
Just as we were about to pack ourselves into the car, bus 42 arrived. It faced away from the school with just 2 minutes to spare before class started, but I figured this was just first-day stuff, especially with a new school. Jamin happily climbed on the bus and waved goodbye.
A couple hours later, I resolved to call the school district to ask if the bus could drive into our subdivision for safety's sake (they've done this in the past). The transportation secretary pulled up Jamin's information. Puzzled, she said, "He seems to be assigned to two buses, bus 42 and bus 34." When I explained that he got on bus 42 at 7:58, she told me that #42 would have been en route to a different school at the time! What?!
My nerves calmed once she said Jamin arrived at the correct school. Thank goodness! Apparently, they had confused the schedules and told me the pickup time for bus 34 (which was odd, considering it never drove by in the 10 minutes we stood there... but I digress). In the end, she relayed the mishap to someone in charge, who is supposed to call me to iron all this out. I'm driving him myself until then.
* * *
Jamin's face beamed when I picked him up this afternoon. He had a great day! His teacher, Mrs. Atkins, is really sweet. Two of his church friends are in his class, which helped him feel more comfortable. He talked and talked about the kids, the playground, the library, the music room, and everything he learned. His first day was wonderful!
We look forward to a fun year!
He felt very excited and a little nervous.
I loaded Travis & Libby into the stroller, and we walked to the bus stop together. Then we waited...
...and waited...
...and waited some more for bus #42. At Jamin's orientation last night, we were told the bus number and the time to expect it. In the meantime, I realized exactly how unsafe his bus stop is. His waiting area consists of a narrow embankment on the edge of a busy road. Not exactly ideal for a 5-year-old.Just as we were about to pack ourselves into the car, bus 42 arrived. It faced away from the school with just 2 minutes to spare before class started, but I figured this was just first-day stuff, especially with a new school. Jamin happily climbed on the bus and waved goodbye.
A couple hours later, I resolved to call the school district to ask if the bus could drive into our subdivision for safety's sake (they've done this in the past). The transportation secretary pulled up Jamin's information. Puzzled, she said, "He seems to be assigned to two buses, bus 42 and bus 34." When I explained that he got on bus 42 at 7:58, she told me that #42 would have been en route to a different school at the time! What?!
My nerves calmed once she said Jamin arrived at the correct school. Thank goodness! Apparently, they had confused the schedules and told me the pickup time for bus 34 (which was odd, considering it never drove by in the 10 minutes we stood there... but I digress). In the end, she relayed the mishap to someone in charge, who is supposed to call me to iron all this out. I'm driving him myself until then.
* * *
Jamin's face beamed when I picked him up this afternoon. He had a great day! His teacher, Mrs. Atkins, is really sweet. Two of his church friends are in his class, which helped him feel more comfortable. He talked and talked about the kids, the playground, the library, the music room, and everything he learned. His first day was wonderful!
We look forward to a fun year!
Monday, August 22, 2011
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Happy things
Happy Thing #1
Our friend Laurel came to visit for the weekend. She arrived on Thursday night and stayed with us through Sunday afternoon.
Laurel and I became friends junior year in high school. Scott met Laurel at the same time he met me: we had three classes together at BYU during winter semester of 2001. So we have a lot of great memories together.
This weekend was a blast! We laughed, talked, went out for sushi with our dear friend Richelle, cracked up during (what had to be) the worst ever film interpretation of Wuthering Heights, cracked up during MST3K, played, worked out, ate ice cream, and lounged. The kids adore Laurel. Travis keeps asking when she'll be back. Hopefully soon. Thanks again for coming! Have a fabulous time in London, Ms. Teuscher!
Happy Thing #2
Today, Scott and I celebrate nine years of marriage. Nine! I'm so grateful to have my best friend by my side through life. I just love him.
This takes us to...
Happy Thing #3
Since our anniversary falls mid-week, we opted to celebrate this upcoming Saturday. We'll get a couple's massage then go out to dinner. I can't wait!
Our friend Laurel came to visit for the weekend. She arrived on Thursday night and stayed with us through Sunday afternoon.
Laurel and I became friends junior year in high school. Scott met Laurel at the same time he met me: we had three classes together at BYU during winter semester of 2001. So we have a lot of great memories together.
This weekend was a blast! We laughed, talked, went out for sushi with our dear friend Richelle, cracked up during (what had to be) the worst ever film interpretation of Wuthering Heights, cracked up during MST3K, played, worked out, ate ice cream, and lounged. The kids adore Laurel. Travis keeps asking when she'll be back. Hopefully soon. Thanks again for coming! Have a fabulous time in London, Ms. Teuscher!
Happy Thing #2
Today, Scott and I celebrate nine years of marriage. Nine! I'm so grateful to have my best friend by my side through life. I just love him.
This takes us to...
Happy Thing #3
Since our anniversary falls mid-week, we opted to celebrate this upcoming Saturday. We'll get a couple's massage then go out to dinner. I can't wait!
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Celebrate!
Travis celebrated his birthday twice this year.
On Wednesday, we went to the zoo. He was terrified of the butterflies but loved the coati and any other caged animals. Everyone had a nice time.
That night, the five of us enjoyed pizza, cake, and presents.
* * *
Yesterday, we had a little family party.
Travis was spoiled with more loot and cake. He loved playing with the balloons, new toys, and kiddie pool. It was casual and fun.
Happy birthday to our 3-year-old boy!
On Wednesday, we went to the zoo. He was terrified of the butterflies but loved the coati and any other caged animals. Everyone had a nice time.
That night, the five of us enjoyed pizza, cake, and presents.* * *
Yesterday, we had a little family party.
Travis was spoiled with more loot and cake. He loved playing with the balloons, new toys, and kiddie pool. It was casual and fun.
Happy birthday to our 3-year-old boy!
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
T3
Travis turned 3 today.We are so thankful to have him in our family. He pours his heart into everything he does. T-man meets each moment with a sense of enthusiasm and excitement. He is silly, curious, busy, and kind.
We simply love this boy.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Current obsessions
Libby is obsessed with kitties these days. Shortly after Maeby died, we got three new furbies, Roxy, Penny, and Ginger. Libby squeals the second she sees them and smothers them with love. She hefts the kittens under her arms like she carries her baby dolls. Along those lines, Libby is also crazy for babies. She coos over them, kisses them, and pets them. If she doesn't know a word for something, she calls it a "baby." I think she's going to be in heaven when her new cousin arrives (as will the rest of us)!
Travis has become fixated by ceiling fans. When he walks into any room, he turns on the fan... and insists that it stays on. If we turn a fan off because it's too cold or we aren't in that room, he makes a big stink and turns it back on. It would be irritating if it weren't so funny. Travis makes us laugh every time he prays, "...Please bless the baby in Coco's tummy. Please bless that we can swim in the pool today. Please bless that the great summer fans will stay on..."
Jamin loves all things summer, especially our garden. He inspects it every day and is eager to pick anything remotely ripe. Most of our tomatoes haven't made it past him. And he's very excited that our raspberries are beginning to ripen. Fruits and vegetables are like a drug to this child, particularly watermelon. Jamin would literally eat an entire watermelon in one sitting if we let him. As he puts it, "I just love red fruits and veggies too much!"
As for me, I'm usually able to schedule in a couple hours each day to head to the gym. The kids have a blast in their childcare room. And I love knowing they're having fun while I get some time to work on myself. Listening to audiobooks while I exercise makes it even better. Right now, I'm listening to The Scarlet Pimpernel. Librivox + gym = my happy place.
Scott's happy place is a little greener. He gets antsy if he hasn't golfed in a while. When 18 holes aren't in order, a driving range works just fine. If all else fails, he putts in the back yard. (It's actually really cute-- he enlists the boys to retrieve his golf balls, and they eagerly help.) I adore how much Scott loves to play. Give him a ball, and he's a kid again.
Travis has become fixated by ceiling fans. When he walks into any room, he turns on the fan... and insists that it stays on. If we turn a fan off because it's too cold or we aren't in that room, he makes a big stink and turns it back on. It would be irritating if it weren't so funny. Travis makes us laugh every time he prays, "...Please bless the baby in Coco's tummy. Please bless that we can swim in the pool today. Please bless that the great summer fans will stay on..."
Jamin loves all things summer, especially our garden. He inspects it every day and is eager to pick anything remotely ripe. Most of our tomatoes haven't made it past him. And he's very excited that our raspberries are beginning to ripen. Fruits and vegetables are like a drug to this child, particularly watermelon. Jamin would literally eat an entire watermelon in one sitting if we let him. As he puts it, "I just love red fruits and veggies too much!"
As for me, I'm usually able to schedule in a couple hours each day to head to the gym. The kids have a blast in their childcare room. And I love knowing they're having fun while I get some time to work on myself. Listening to audiobooks while I exercise makes it even better. Right now, I'm listening to The Scarlet Pimpernel. Librivox + gym = my happy place.
Scott's happy place is a little greener. He gets antsy if he hasn't golfed in a while. When 18 holes aren't in order, a driving range works just fine. If all else fails, he putts in the back yard. (It's actually really cute-- he enlists the boys to retrieve his golf balls, and they eagerly help.) I adore how much Scott loves to play. Give him a ball, and he's a kid again.
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