Today was John’s first day of First Grade. John woke up early and we told him to get dressed. I had a collared shirt and khaki shorts picked out for John to wear for his first day. John got dressed and I went to help him find socks and he was wearing a completely different… Continue reading First day of First Grade
John told us today, “We need to get an apple. And then get the seeds out of it and then plant the seeds. So we can have an apple tree. Then we can build a treehouse in the apple tree.” I asked him what was wrong with the trees I have already. He said “Cause… Continue reading Apple Tree
Dear John, Like I told you tonight when I tucked you in, be strong, be brave, be you. You are an amazing boy. You are funny, silly, big-hearted and smart. Listen to your teachers and you will have a great day. If you see Mommy cry tomorrow, don’t be scared. I know you are ready… Continue reading Dear John: First Grade
On Tuesday night, I went to check on Gillian and John before I went to bed. I found Gillian sleeping like this. Gillian and Baby were both tucked in and snuggly in her bed. Last night, I went to check on the kids and again I found Gillian and Baby in Gillian’s bed. Notice where… Continue reading Gillian and Baby
Today we got to take John to his new school (Mahala F. Atchinson Elementary) to meet his first grade teacher. When we arrived the parking lot was full of kids and parents. In the car, John said “I’m scared.” Daddy said “Me too.” We bravely walked in the main door and found John’s classroom on… Continue reading Meet and Greet
John starts first grade on Friday. His summer camp program ended last Thursday. Since I am now working at the family car dealership, I decided to bring him to work with me today. We headed to the office early. It’s a good thing we did too because Aunt Missy was calling us on our way… Continue reading All in a days’s work
Gillian spent Friday night at Uncle T and Aunt Missy’s house. Aunt Missy came to pick her up. Gillian was ready before Daddy could get her car seat into Aunt Missy’s car. “I go now?” I buckled her in the car and gave her a kiss. I tried to get another kiss, but she had… Continue reading Gillian’s Adventure
Back in March, we signed up John, Daddy and I to run in the Color Run in August. Well Saturday was the big day. Since Gillian was not running, we asked Aunt Missy and Uncle T to take her overnight on Friday. Gillian had her own little adventure with Aunt Missy on Saturday! … Continue reading The Color Run
first time in the water Gillian putting her toes in the water The kids school was closed yesterday, and we decided to take them to the beach. We met Aunt Betty in Manasquan around 9 am. John and Gillian were so excited. They ran down the beach right to the water. Gillian stopped before they reached… Continue reading The Beach
We are going to the beach tomorrow. John is planning on building a sandcastle. He wants to put little flags on it or “Just one American flag!” He also wants it to have a moat. Tonight as I was tucking him into bed, he was telling me “I’m going to need a BIG shovel.” I… Continue reading Planning
John and Gill went up a hill 