Pre-school Redo

Friday night we went to the church for Goldilocks's Pre-k Graduation. He was so excited! And that is an understatement! He wouldn't tell me the song they we singing or any of the details. Just that when he was done he would be going to Kindergarten. The problem with that is his birthday misses the cut-off by a month and a half. How did we get in this predicament you ask? Well...before school started we received a phone call from the school. Ms. Dani wanted to know if we would move Goldilocks up to the Pre-k class because they had a wait list for the class he was to attend. I asked about how the following year would work out and the reponse was he would easily be able to do Pre-k again only in the other class. Okay. Sounds fine. (Don't get me wrong. We talked about his abilities, ready for the class, etc.) Little did we know that Goldilocks would be VERY ready for what Pre-K had for him. Mrs. V and Mrs. E told me the last half of the year he was ready for Kindergarten. You see...He was getting moved to RED (on the stoplight system) every few days or so because he was completing his work quickly and then trying to entertain himself until the next task. Now, I'm not naive. I know this wasn't the reason for the red light discipline every time. He is a boy! Regardless. He woke up on Saturday morning and asked, "Does Kindergarten starts today?" And that is pretty much all he talked about yesterday. What do you say to that?

Pre-school Redo? I don't think so. What now?

I'm over the edge in quandary. Maybe we'll come up with something soon.....

Easter Bunny in the Park

My dear friend and neighbor Krista invited us to the park a week or two (I can't remember) before Easter to take photos of the kids with her props and of course the Easter Bunny. Gigi wanted nothing to do with the thing. Goldilocks and Punka on the other hand were very taken with him. So taken in fact that they wanted to bring him home with us. Why do I do this to myself? This is why: They had a great time and I got some great shots! So enjoy!

My Yummy Gigi!

Sweet Goldilocks.

My grown up Punka.

In the park
(Gigi is really crying!)

Gigi's 1st Birthday

I know what you're thinking...It's about time! Well, life is crazy over the edge and I will make no other excuse. On with the birthday.

We had a Eric Carle Theme since we ask for books for the kids' 1st birthday. The invitations had giraffes on them and the cake was a caterpillar made out of cupcakes. We also had pots with dirt and little seeds for each attendee to plant and take home with them. Since Hottie was out of town for the past 2 dedications at church, we asked our senior pastor to come so we could have her dedicated. That was interesting. Gigi had a balloon and was banging it on my head. Then we took that away and she bent over and started pulling Goldilock's hair. Perfect. Well, we made it through and Pastor C prayed over us. Thank you, Lord! We ate and had a great time with close friends and family. When it came time for the cake, Gigi didn't know what to do. She tried taking it all in in a calm and relaxed fashion, but at some point she couldn't handle it anymore. She cried and cried and cried. All while taking bites of her cupcake between bites. After she was done, and I mean really done, she fell asleep for several hours. Here is a picture my great friend Marie took (I cannot locate the pictures taken on my camera) right before Gigi fell asleep. Thanks, Girl!

Happy 1st Birthday, Gigi!
I love you super duper lots!
Mommy.

Where's my picture thingy?

I can't find the thingy (forgot the name for it) that reads the camera card with the pictures on it. How frustrating!

Gigi has "slight pneumonia" in her left lung and a double ear infection. She wants me to hold her while she is sleeping. I love to my core so I held her yesterday and last night as she slept. Tonight, however, she was clearly feeling better and was not interested in going to bed at all. All the energy she didn't have the past few days showed up at 7:30 pm TONIGHT! She just fell asleep in her bed by herself not without tears. Hers or mine. We are all so tired. Hottie has finals this week and has been up late studying every night. Two more to go and a break for a week. Then on to more classes! GOOD STUFF! God is moving and has a great plan!

Today, I was honored to join my most greatest son, Goldilocks, for Muffins with Mom at his school. He was so excited and we had "super fun"! He has grown up so much in the past few months. He's thinning out and getting that school boy personality. Not many more pre-school days left. 6 to be exact. He's counting, not me. So sad. He's happy. He gets to walk across the big stage. Recently we have been having this amazing conversation almost everyday. It is always the same and it cracks me up! It goes a little something like this:

G: Mommy, when is it going to be tomorrow?
C: Tomorrow.
G: Will it be called tomorrow?
C: Nope. It will be called today.
G: But today is called today.
C: I know. And when it is tomorrow, today will be called yesterday. Neat, huh?
G: Long pause. He's confused. But I want it to be called tomorrow.
C: Well...we can call it tomorrow but we might get really confused.
G: Tomorrow is never going to come and that makes me really sad.
C: I know buddy. That's why we should live for today. OK?
G: Ok drawn out in a southern sort of way. Can I have some chocomilk (one word)? I want it warm. Not hot and not cold. And not wet (the outside of the cup).
C: No problem.

I wonder when he is going to catch on. Punka thinks it is hilarious! Speaking of her. What a time we are having with that girl. She is going through some crazy stuff at school. Some sort of fear, anxiety thing. We are at the point of "encouraging her with rewards". One professionals way of saying BRIBE without saying it. She has 5 more weeks and then we will figure out what to do next. She does think Mr. Marcus is really cool though. So sad he is leaving us. We'll get by ok though Marcus...not to worry. I'm sure her daddy is glad you won't be teaching her any more of your award winning dance moves. Marcus was Punka's first dance partner (outside of Hottie). It took him quite a while to work his way into her small circle, but he did finally win her over. Punka comes home on Wednesday and Saturday nights showing us the lastest dance moves (think sprinkler, running man, etc.) Mr. Marcus taught her. Great! Who let's these people in the children's ministry?! It's ok. He has been a great part of helping us get Punka out of this shell she crawled into last year. Thanks Marcus. You will be missed. No really. You will be missed. Mix and Kicks. Or was it Kicks and Mix?

Well, It has been a really long few weeks. I'm tired. I'm going to bed on this side of the edge.