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First Day of School

Kindergarten Orientation

It was Kindergarten orientation today. I have a million and one things to do, but didn't want to forget the feelings from today, so thought I'd post while they were fresh.

We dropped Holden off at his school this morning, and I turned and asked my husband it we could leave Leila there also (this is where she has gone to school for the past 2 years). Something about change, or growing up, or familiarity got the best of me this morning.

Leila was so excited to be going to elementary school. It took her a long time to adjust to pre-school, so I guess I assumed that this change would be difficult also, so far so good. :) Rewinding to Friday we met her teacher and of course Leila fell in love immediately and said she was the nicest teacher ever!

When we entered the school, it couldn't have been better; everyone clapped and cheered and made the kids and families feel very welcome. After an assembly where we met all the teachers, the parents were then taken to the children's room to go over all kinds of info. My brain is on overload.

I came away from today really feeling like Leila is in GREAT hands. Her teacher seems to really, genuinely care for her students and what she does. I can't ask for more than that. There is nothing better than when you can look through someone's eyes and see their heart.

Although Leila went to school 5 days last year for pre-school, my heart still aches for this "new beginning." It makes me think back when I dropped her off for her first mother's day out, I couldn't get to my car quick enough as the tears began to flow. (that one day per week was optional) :)

We grow up as parents too. Each time there is a "new beginning" it's not so much about the event, it's about having to let go a little bit more each time. I'll tell you what, this letting go is for the birds. :)

I'm anxious yet excited for Leila on her new journey in Kindgarten!

Wish us luck!

Out of School

Both Leila and Holden have been out of school this week. We've been shopping and getting all the last minute things together for Leila to start BIG school (Kindergarten) I can't believe it's here. my baby I won't go there or I won't be able to finish my post. BUT anyway...we've done a lot of splashing around the neighborhood with both kids in their hello kitty and cars rain boots. Holden cracked me up today as he and Leila were walking up ahead of me, he puts his arm around Leila and says, "We're going to a wedding." OH GEEZ...They continued to walk (with his arm still around Leila's waist) Then he says, "hold my hand Leila." She holds his hand and then he says, "We are going to a wedding, Right?' She says YES. And then just as you think he can't be sweeter, he kicks her feet to try to trip her. Ah...yes...It's the same Holden I love!

It was bound to happen...

Oh the window in my car!! I have been having trouble with my passenger side window, in that the window keeps slipping down into the door. Well, I was on my way to teach StrollerFit in the pouring rain this morning with a window that was partially rolled down. I kept saying to myself, please let me get there with out the window dropping all the way down into the door.

Holden was with me and kept cheering me on to drive thru the "BIG" puddles as he LOVES when the water splashes all over the windshield. It scares the pants off me, but heck, the kids wants to have some fun. I love FUN! In my effort to hear cheering from my son I go over a big puddle, lots of splashing and a big bump...(not the curb) boom there goes my window into the door. OH CRAP!!!

I pull over in the pouring rain and there is about an inch of window I can see. Luckily, i have some mommymuscles and slid the window most of the way back up.
YES! I may be wet, but I'm awesome!!

Well, after StrollerFit, I found the window stuck all the way down in the door! It was a lucky day. It's sunny now!

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Sea World Continued

It's Shamu time!

We sat in the splash zone and got soaking wet. I'll never get over the unexpected abundance of freezing water. He splashed us 3 times in a row, YUK!

As Shamu was swimming around water would spray out of his blow hole. The first time it happened, it was really quiet and Holden yelled out, "Shamu just tooted!!"
Picture with a penguin...I'm surprised Leila would stand close to it as she doesn't like to get close to anything in costume.
We waited in line for what seemed like forever for this water rapid ride, but it was super fun! Leila and I got soaked again.

Getting Ready for Sea World...

After a LONG drive to San Antonio and the kids asking every 15 minutes, "Are we there yet?" We finally arrived at our friends home at 8:30 pm. It was a wild time with a 5, 4, 3 and 1 year old. :)

Here are the kids getting ready for Sea World.

We are ready to go. The kids have their water spray bottles!

Headin out...Leila thinks she is in charge of these boys!!

First stop was the splash park and then to the "Monkey ride" as the kids call it. Kids look a little apprehensive here.

Pretty fun...Leila and Holden's toes make me laugh.

Up high...sitting next to some random family

Vacation...

We had such a great time on vacation!! The kids had anticipated it for so long with Leila counting down the days until it was vacation day. We went to San Antonio to visit some friends, go to Sea World, a wedding and get some much needed R&R.

I'm going to post in segments with pictures one so that Leila and Holden can look back and get all the details and remember the fun we had and two, so I don't bore everyone else who is reading this.

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