May 31, 2010 ~ My last baby is dropped off at the big school at 1pm. I was feeling so flustered over this new era that we are entering, that I forgot to bring my camera. AHHHHH. Hope some mom's will share a few of their pics with me.
Jada was ecstatic to be going to the big school. She is so ready for kindergarten. We have a bit of work to do over the summer to finalize that, like writing our letters and numbers, and counting to 100. Stuff that will come with time, but we'd like to start now to give her a good start, since these are not strong points of hers.
She loved being there with her friends. Olivia and Adam where with her in the afternoon class, which made her heart sore. (Since Adam has proposed to her and she said yes, and I have it on video. Will post if I can figure it out.)
I on the other hand was a crying, blubbering mess when I left the school. Full out crying in my truck. When Eric went to kindergarten, I had Sara at home to distract me (still cried though). When Sara went to kindergarten, I was almost due with Jada so that kept me distracted (still cried though), now that my BABY was at kindergarten nothing was at home to distract me (other than Casey and packing to go camping, which was a blesssing). But come September, a whole new era is starting of all three kids being in school. What will I do with myself? I cant think of it yet, but will take it as it comes.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
First Camping of 2010
Casey is not having any weekends off for a while so we decided to pull the kids from school and just hit the road with the trailer. We LOVE camping and just needed to get out there and do it. We left right after Jada's kindergarten orientation (oh I will do a write up about that too) on Monday. We hooked up the trailer and headed to Cypress Hills. This is the first time hooking up with our new truck and hauling somewhere to stay for a "weekend". We had wonderful weather, a quiet camp site and tons of FUN.
I took the kids on a horse trail ride, which we love. It is the best one we have found so far. This year was Jada's first time riding the horse ALL BY HERSELF. She was super excited and loved it when the horses would trot and we would get bounced. Sara talks the whole way which is fabulous. Jada even talked to the guide at random times throughout the 45 minute ride which is totally her coming out of her shell. Eric is more of a quiet rider, but yet always commentating on what is happening. It was so fun to be at the back of the pack and just take in these wonderful kids and the bond that time together creates.
We also did mini golf. Always a hoot to watch how each kid interprets "golfing".
We mainly spent time at the fire (Casey and I) and the kids had a pretty free range of the camp ground since there were no people around. Eric and Sara even started to include Jada in some excurtions and building of forts which is a bonus of her growing up. They are great with her and really had some bonding time with her.
We got no pictures, since I forgot the camera which is a forehead slapper if ever I had one. But our memories are still here. So thankful my kids are healthy and we are able to spend time together as a family.
Oh and Copper learned to appreciate the water finally. Last year he was scared to go in any water, but this year he was bouncing like a rabbit through the water and even went far out enough that he actually was swimming. It was fun to watch him enjoy himself.
We came home Wednesday afternoon. Two great nights of camping. And Casey & I didnt even fight TOO bad about parking the trailer. He is really great at doing it, so I have learnt to bite my tongue. I know nothing about it.
I took the kids on a horse trail ride, which we love. It is the best one we have found so far. This year was Jada's first time riding the horse ALL BY HERSELF. She was super excited and loved it when the horses would trot and we would get bounced. Sara talks the whole way which is fabulous. Jada even talked to the guide at random times throughout the 45 minute ride which is totally her coming out of her shell. Eric is more of a quiet rider, but yet always commentating on what is happening. It was so fun to be at the back of the pack and just take in these wonderful kids and the bond that time together creates.
We also did mini golf. Always a hoot to watch how each kid interprets "golfing".
We mainly spent time at the fire (Casey and I) and the kids had a pretty free range of the camp ground since there were no people around. Eric and Sara even started to include Jada in some excurtions and building of forts which is a bonus of her growing up. They are great with her and really had some bonding time with her.
We got no pictures, since I forgot the camera which is a forehead slapper if ever I had one. But our memories are still here. So thankful my kids are healthy and we are able to spend time together as a family.
Oh and Copper learned to appreciate the water finally. Last year he was scared to go in any water, but this year he was bouncing like a rabbit through the water and even went far out enough that he actually was swimming. It was fun to watch him enjoy himself.
We came home Wednesday afternoon. Two great nights of camping. And Casey & I didnt even fight TOO bad about parking the trailer. He is really great at doing it, so I have learnt to bite my tongue. I know nothing about it.
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