kindergarten orientation

Today, Sylvia had her kindergarten orientation.....and I let her write her first blog post.  She wrote out what she wanted to say, and then typed it herself (which she loved!).  And so, here is a summary of Sylvia's morning:

"I heve the bst teacher in the olw Wrld. I got too rid in a school Bus. i wus a liatLL bt shi"

Translation (not that it is needed!):  I have the best teacher in the whole world.  I got to ride in a school bus.  I was a little bit shy.

Sylvia is so amazing.  I normally help correct her spelling right away, but I told her to type "as is" for the blog.   She said, "oh, so you can see me grow little by little." 

Yes, Sylvia, I want you to grow little by little (not so fast!), and I want to keep you little just a little bit longer. 

We love you!!

xoxo  Keri

Catching up

A few months back I was telling my friend how sad I was that Sylvie's pre-school era was over.  She had two years with the same wonderful class-mates and excellent teacher.  And as sad as I felt, I didn't even realize they would be playing Pomp and Circumstance as the 5 yr olds marched down the aisles in their little white caps, which would lead to me sobbing.  I have videos to view and post when I'm more organized, and you can probably hear me weeping in the background. 

My friend is awesome, because at that time, she didn't slap me.   You see, her daughter was just about to graduate too....from high school.  They are currently several states away getting her settled into her college dorm.  Oh my goodness, it goes so, so fast.  And so, in this moment at least, I have renewed motivation to record our day-to-day lives so that in between pre-school graduations and high school graduations, we can share our stories with family and friends, record the memories so I don't forget them, and most importantly, leave a legacy for our three kids.  You are so loved.  So....please don't judge the scattered ramblings and tired messages.  I have good intentions :)

Sylvia - I cannot believe you are starting kindergarten in a week or two.  or 12 day 13 hours and 44 minutes....but who's counting?  You LOVE to read, and I can rarely read a book for story time without you taking over.  You LOVE to draw, design dresses, and are currently obsessed with project pipsqueak, which is a contest for little girls to send in an original design for a dress.  We sent in yours, and one you helped Stella design, and you have since created 17 more on your own.  You wanted to be a shoe designer at the time of graduation, but you have since changed your mind 6 times and now want to be a math teacher who coaches cheerleading....or maybe an engineer.  No really, you said that!  We are so very proud of all of your talents, and so excited for this next year.

Stella - You are starting pre-school this year!!! I have been so nervous, because you have been by my side forever, but you have watched Sylvie for two years now, and you are so ready!  You love the idea of "learning letters" and having new friends.  We signed you up for some activities over the summer to get you prepared for going to school.  You have done great with swim lessons, absolutely LOVED gymnastics, and did really, really great at the art camp where I dropped you off each day for a week.  There was one day midweek where you cried, and cried at art camp, and finally, I just had to leave.  When I came back to pick you up you told me that your teacher held you and then everything was better.  Everytime after that when I asked you "what was your favorite part of art camp?", the answer was always the same...."when my teacher held me."  Oh my goodness, you are so full of surprises, so sharp, and so, so funny!  We love you Stella Bella!

Jeremy - You are seeming so old to me lately.  You long ago lost that sweet little baby smell, and now when I rock you at night, you smell like warm summer nights and the grass you like to run through and sometimes pizza or sandwiches, because that's about all you eat.  You just seem so much more like a little boy than a little baby, and I can't even imagine what you'd be saying if you were talking (well other than Mama, Dada, Banana!).  You obviously have a wonderful sense of humor, because you think everything your sisters say and do is absolutely hysterical.  You love books, and your favorite remains "Moo, Baa, La La La".  You give then best, mushy, wet baby kisses, and although you give me heart attacks all day long, climbing on anything and everything, the cuddles and kisses make up for it all.  xoxo

And so, my plan is to update, much, much more often.  Wish me luck!


xoxo  Keri