First Day

Sophie and Grace started Kindergarten this week. I am a walking, talking stereotype mom who is freaking out about it. I think I am hiding it well. On the outside I look calm, encouraging and so enthusiastic. On the inside I am a nervous, worrying wreck! I am surprised how hard it has been. All day Kindergarten stinks.

So far the girls favorite part of their school day is riding the bus. I hope sometime in the school year that changes but Jason tells me I should count my blessings that they like the bus. Today, the fourth day of school, was the first day Sophie and Grace didn't dress alike. They get dressed on their own and in the past have rarely choosen to wear what their sister is. Interesting.

Grins and Gripes

We have a weekly newspaper for our corner of the county that has a section on the back page called Grins and Gripes. People write in and complain about someone speeding on their road, or their issues with local political decisions, or they write and say how nice their Great Aunt Sally is for sharing her zucchini. You get the picture. So here is mine for this week:

Grins
Taking my kids swimming so often that the only day they have to take a bath is Sunday morning.
Finding a sippy cup under the couch from 3 days ago and discovering that it only contained water.
Listening to a pair of 2 year olds playing made up games and laughing their heads off.
Rereading a favorite book and being amazed all over again at how incredible it is.

Gripes
Having to schedule multiple trips to the dentist to fix Grace's cavities, she is my best brusher! I feel so bad.
Laundry.
Hearing a 2 year old voice call from another part of the house, "Mama, I make a mess!"
Having my husband gone 3 nights in a row for church obligations. Yes, I know I shouldn't complain. It is too late for any blessings though. My attitude took care of that after several bedtimes alone with multiple kids crying for much longer then my patience can endure.

Happy - Late - 4th of July!

 Sweet Gracie and Leo

 These pics crack me up. Getting all 4 kids to smile cute at the same time just doesn't happen.

Fireworks in the driveway is the best! Cute tired boys make me smile.