Three Weeks Into Kindergarten

The girls have been in school three whole weeks already.  They are still loving it and so am I!!  I have been able to actually get the house semi cleaned up every single day!  Of course, it looks like a train went through it as soon as everyone gets home, but I am happy that I'm able to enjoy it for a few hours each day :)  Of course, there have been a few funny moments provided by my girls:

*Wesleigh notices everything.  She was relaying a conversation between Gracie and Gracie's teacher last week.  Gracie was crying because she needed to go to the bathroom.  When Wesleigh tells the story she changes her voice to a sweet, soft voice to tell me what the teacher said.  I about died because G's teacher does have the sweetest little voice.  (btw...of course they let her go to the potty).  She also has a dead-on imitation of her own teacher when she's angry. :)

*Gracie got fussed at by W's teacher because she came bee-bopping into school without her backpack and lunchbox.  When asked where they were she said, "Wesleigh has them".  The teacher looked to see W panting and struggling to get through the door with 2 lunchboxes and 2 backpacks.  I asked Gracie why she told W to carry her things.  Her answer:  "It's too heavy"!  lol...

*Gracie brings her lunch everyday because she is still pretty picky.  Anything with rice or noodles, we're pretty good but other than that...no way.  The other day, the cafeteria served gumbo.  Gumbo is one of Gracie's favorites.  The teacher looked down to see Gracie with her neighbor's bowl of gumbo in front of her.  She was eating as fast as she could :)  I got a note asking me to explain to Gracie that we don't eat other's food :)

*Gracie told the bus driver the other day "You have a whistle and need to use it!  These people are too loud.  They're hurting my ears!".

I have the feeling that these two are the talk of the school.  Every teacher knows them and talks to them.  Of course, Wesleigh is worried that they're going to get her in trouble :)  I'm pretty sure Gracie doesn't mind :)

*Both girls have come home with smiley faces each day!  There have been no behavior problems, even with my extra joyful little one!!  Whoo Hoo!!!

*They both sleep during naptime most of the time.  I am shocked that Wesleigh will fall asleep!

*Wesleigh has a loose tooth!!!  I am not very happy about it!!  She has the cutest little bottom teeth that turn in.  She had those little crooked teeth the first time we met her.  I love them!  I'm pretty sure they're crooked because she used to suck on that finger.  I don't want her to loose that cute little tooth!!  Is that silly?  Probably....I don't care.  I have no problem sending her on a school bus, but I'll get super upset about losing baby teeth...  I never promised I made any sense!!  :)
I don't know if you can see it or not :(

She's such a rule follower that I told her not to wiggle it and she has not!  even though she's so excited!  I have family pics scheduled for Sept. 21 and would really like for that tooth to still be in!!!!!!!!!!!

The boys are doing great.  Homecoming for all 3 is coming pretty soon.  None of them have girlfriends at the moment, so I'm not sure what that will look like :)

I have been super busy helping Bryce apply to different colleges and scholarships.  He wants to go into the NROTC program and major in aerospace engineering.  The major is new within the past couple of weeks, but he is so excited about it.  We are hoping he will receive the NROTC scholarship, and have been working very hard on it.  I go between college applications to learning to write your letters with kindergarten!  Crazy sometimes!  High school football starts tonight!  Can't wait to see Bryce and the band perform at halftime!!

Braden just had a birthday, and being the slacker mom....I didn't write a post.  I will try to make that up soon!!  He is all about hunting season this fall and is about to start cranking up for baseball again too.

Cade is crazy as always.  Between the selfies and all the pics of him with cheerleaders from all the football games, his life right now is well documented on instagram!  He literally has the girls swooning after him to take pics after every football game.  He absolutely loves every second of it!

Here is a self portrait he did in English using adjectives:

I'm happy to see he doesn't have any self image issues :)  lol...

We are still enjoying the pool here.  The girls still love every second!
(You can see her bottom teeth here!!)

And finally...had to add this pic of sleeping beauty!  She snuggled up with her stuffed animals and fell right to sleep.  So sweet!

I promise to post again soon!!!!

Back to School

Well...the boys went back to school today!  It's early, but they also get out earlier than most people in May which is good.  They were all excited to go back.  Braden has been at a different school the past two years, so I know he was excited to see old friends.  Cade is thrilled to be in Jr. High, and a little nervous to be at a new school where he doesn't know the teachers.  I am happy that they are back in the same place for a year :)



(Braden even fixed his hair this morning! He made sure to let me know that he only cared because it was the first day. Tomorrow, all bets are off! lol....)

Notice Cade's socks and shoes.  He is not one for following the crowd.  He likes to do things his own way (and most times, people follow his lead)  I love that!!!


 Bryce is excited to go back...mainly because he now gets to drive himself. I have to say...that little piece of plastic seems to have gone to his head! He has become quite, what's a nice word to use... annoying!! It's only been 2 days and he's already gotten very upset at me for not letting him run the roads whenever he wants. (He doesn't read my blog so I can write this!!! lol...) I suppose he's testing his boundaries, but it has left me with my mouth hanging open a couple of times. IT's ONLY BEEN TWO DAYS!! This morning, we were all getting ready for school, I look our the window and see Bryce backing out of the driveway!! He didn't even say goodbye!!! He so should have known better because I ran him down, made him get out and take this picture!!!



I can't look at it without laughing out loud! So funny...and such good revenge for his stinky attitude! I can't even tell you how mad I would have been if I hadn't caught him though!! Here's another, just for good measure!



HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! I'm still laughing!!!

Here's to a great school year!!!

Back To School

Guess what I have back? Yep...I'm in business again!! Can't wait to catch up!!

Friday, Bryce and Cade started school. I know it's early, but it is SO hot here that all they were doing is watching tv anyway! So far, so good. I'm laughing at how sleepy they look in these pics. We all seem to get up at the last minute possible, so they hadn't been awake very long ;)

Bryce is in the 9th grade.

Cade is in the 4th grade.

Braden's first day was today. He's starting a new school this year, so I can't wait to hear how it goes. I think he's going to have great year. He is in the 6th grade.

So that means I have 1 in high school, 1 in jr. high, 1 in elementary school and 1 that is 2!!

Wow!! I would be lying if I said I wasn't feeling a little overwhelmed with all the schedules and carpools. I told the boys yesterday that I was quite certain I would forget them each at some point during the year. I told them not to panic, that I would remember them eventually!!

Bryce is in the marching band so he has practice and football games. Braden is going to play football for his school so we have that schedule. Cade is playing football for a local league here. Yep...overwhelmed, but I'm at my best when things are crazy. I get bored if they're not.

Bring it!!

I'll be catching up with everyone soon. Hope you're having a great week!!