Emerson's First Day of Preschool

Today was Emerson's first day of school. She was not very happy to be woken up, but after she started moving around, she seemed excited. I walked her to her class and she walked right in and started playing. I had to speak with her teachers' assistant and she wasn't there yet, so I made the mistake of walking by her classroom to see if she had arrived. She started to run out of the class and got a little teary eyed. After taking her back to her room, I immediately left and one of my friends said that she was fine. When I picked her up, she said, "I was crying for you, Mommy." I think she was actually upset with me that I left her there! Her teacher said that she did well and cried for me a few times, but she participated in everything. I am hoping tomorrow will be a better day with zero tears. It was a hard day for me as well, but I know this is what's best for her.

My Sweet, Sweet Boy

Look Mom, No Shark!

Diving

Emerson Turns 3 - Part Two

We were finally able to celebrate Emerson's birthday yesterday with family and friends. We waited...and waited...and waited for the pool to be completed. Although the fence is still not finished, the pool is! She decided that she wanted a mermaid party, so we chose The Little Mermaid. She has never seen the movie, but she loves the mermaid part! I was conflicted on who to invite as her friends are Ethan's friends at this point. She is one of them and I love that they all treat her so well! I think fun was had by all and the pool was definitely used as it was HOT. Here are a few shots of her day.

Kindergarten

Can I just say that I am shocked that my little boy started Kindergarten already? I cannot wrap my brain around it! He is such a big boy and LOVES going to school. Let's pray that this continues! I was very concerned with how his first day was going to go. He and I prayed the whole way there and that seemed to calm his nerves. He walked right in to his class, sat down and started talking to a little boy at his table. I was a basket case when I left, but I am so happy that he was okay. Each day since has been great. Emerson seems to have to potty every time we come to pick Ethan up. Ethan saw us one day last week at the end of the hall and asked if he could stay longer! I am so happy that he is able to spend time with his cousin Spencer and his friend from preschool, Garrison. I am not sure that this transition would have gone so smoothly without them!

Beach 2010

We had our annual beach trip with my mom a few weeks ago. We did lots of lounging by the pool and of course the beach. We bought a skim board for Ethan and he picked up on it pretty quick. He had a bit of a hard time with his broken foot, but I thought he did pretty good for a five year old. I wanted to get some good beach pictures of the children, but I was only able to get some of Emerson. It seemed that every evening it rained except for the day I shot some of Emerson. Check out the album for pictures and videos.