We are surviving around here. I am in my 3rd week of college classes and praying that I don't have to miss any class time this week. See Makenzi and Braxton have been in school 4 days and have managed to bring the stomach bug home. So far only Makenzi has been affected but I am just waiting for the next one to get hit by it. Arianna and Braxton seem to be sneezing a lot so hopefully they aren't getting run down already.
Today Makenzi had to stay home from school...which was not very upsetting to her. She loves school but she doesn't seem to be enjoying it so much this year. I am not sure what has happened. Last Thursday (aka 3rd day of school) we got a call saying Kenzi wasn't feeling well. My mom went to get her (I was in college). My mom said Kenzi skipped and hopped out of the building and she was drinking and eating upon arrival at home. She was standing on her head, riding bike etc. My mom couldn't figure it out because Kenzi hates to miss school. When I got home and learned what happened I called the school. "Supposedly" she had a fever...that most of only lasted 10 minutes because when she got home she didn't have one and a belly ache...which obviously left as soon as she left the school building. We talked about sending her to school on Friday and the school said yes she could return...well Kenzi couldn't believe I was sending her to school. Do I think she has the stomach bug right now...yes, but I do question what really is happening with Kenzi.
Braxton had a real eye opener last week at school. He quickly learned school isn't much fun. He would rather be home. When he comes home he is so hyper. He runs through the house screaming, doing somersaults, and just being crazy. He has to sit still for too long at school. He longs for the weekend but he doesn't put up too much of a fight thankfully. As long as I have bagels for breakfast he is happy! Silly kid.
The everyday life that consists of triumphs and defeats. Raising three children sure lets me see lots of these...
Monday, September 12, 2011
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
First day of School
Well it is that time of year again that all the kids are outside waiting for the bus to arrive. Makenzi is headed into the 2nd grade and Braxton is going into kindergarten. Both kids got really good teachers this year so hopefully it is a fun and smooth year for both of them.
Braxton was pretty nervous last week. I took him up to see his classroom and find his locker. He enjoyed that. Today when I woke him up for school he cried until I told him he could have a bagel for breakfast. He was extremely excited about heading to school but very nervous about missing the school bus.
Makenzi has been very anxious to start school. She loves school and being out all summer just about kills her. She needs the school work to make her brain work well...she longs for homework every day. It is almost a must for her to succeed in school and not because she needs the repetition of doing the work but just to keep her brain busy and happy.
I am actually in full time college courses as well. Hopefully this goes smooth. I am taking psychology, microbiology, english, and life long wellness. None of these are my favorite classes but I am determined to walk out of each class with a 4.0. I want it so I will make sure it happens to the best of my ability.
Braxton was pretty nervous last week. I took him up to see his classroom and find his locker. He enjoyed that. Today when I woke him up for school he cried until I told him he could have a bagel for breakfast. He was extremely excited about heading to school but very nervous about missing the school bus.
Makenzi has been very anxious to start school. She loves school and being out all summer just about kills her. She needs the school work to make her brain work well...she longs for homework every day. It is almost a must for her to succeed in school and not because she needs the repetition of doing the work but just to keep her brain busy and happy.
I am actually in full time college courses as well. Hopefully this goes smooth. I am taking psychology, microbiology, english, and life long wellness. None of these are my favorite classes but I am determined to walk out of each class with a 4.0. I want it so I will make sure it happens to the best of my ability.
Saturday, July 30, 2011
County Fair
On Wednesday I decided to take my kids to the county fair. I wanted to see the items that my niece had entered into the fair. She did so well she took 1st place on her baby blanket, her baby hat, and her scrubbie. She took 2nd on her adult scarf and 3rd on her washcloth. She sure loves to crochet!
After seeing those items the kids wanted to head to the rides. Holy cow I am glad they do 1 price to enter and ride all you want or I would have gone broke. Makenzi and Braxton loved the rides. The faster and higher they go the better they are. Ahna only enjoyed 2 rides and 1 ride we had to make the attendant stop it because she was screaming so much...well it stopped too late and she was then traumatized forever..she wasn't getting on any more rides. Braxton and Kenzi loved the cliff hanger ride. You lay on your stomach and soar through the air.
Arianna's favorite part of the whole fair: The animals, specifically the baby chicks. She has demanded ever since that we buy her a horse, baby chicks and don't forget the goat. The other part she remembers is the pig getting loose while we were there. This poor pig was so upset (at who knows what) that it jumped the gate and was loose. We pushed the kids against the wall and had adults standing in front of them to keep them out of the pigs way so it wouldn't run into them. A bunch of guys crowded around and got the pig back in the pen. Ahna thought that was awfully funny. Ahna got to hold a baby chick and pet a baby calf that was less than 1 month old.
Lots of memories were made.
After seeing those items the kids wanted to head to the rides. Holy cow I am glad they do 1 price to enter and ride all you want or I would have gone broke. Makenzi and Braxton loved the rides. The faster and higher they go the better they are. Ahna only enjoyed 2 rides and 1 ride we had to make the attendant stop it because she was screaming so much...well it stopped too late and she was then traumatized forever..she wasn't getting on any more rides. Braxton and Kenzi loved the cliff hanger ride. You lay on your stomach and soar through the air.
Arianna's favorite part of the whole fair: The animals, specifically the baby chicks. She has demanded ever since that we buy her a horse, baby chicks and don't forget the goat. The other part she remembers is the pig getting loose while we were there. This poor pig was so upset (at who knows what) that it jumped the gate and was loose. We pushed the kids against the wall and had adults standing in front of them to keep them out of the pigs way so it wouldn't run into them. A bunch of guys crowded around and got the pig back in the pen. Ahna thought that was awfully funny. Ahna got to hold a baby chick and pet a baby calf that was less than 1 month old.
Lots of memories were made.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Summer fun
We have had a summer full of fun this year. We have gone to Michigan Adventure, we have camped for a week, we have had baseball games, and a Triple Birthday bash is on the horizon.
Scott had a week off in June and filled that week full of fun. On Sunday we spent our day at Michigan Adventure. Arianna was left behind since we wanted an even number of people and people big enough to ride the rides. My mom and dad offered to watch her for the time we were gone. Makenzi and Braxton each got to take a cousin along with them. They were so excited. The whole way there (3 hours) we were asked easily 100 times if we were there. The kids had a plan mapped out for what rides they wanted to ride. We spent the whole day there. Braxton is our daring child who loves to try anything. He rode roller coasters, he went down the Snake River Pit waterslides more than 15 times. The kids enjoyed the wave pool too. Makenzi isn't as big on trying new things but she did get on the Funnel of Fear with her dad and cousin. We learned that she hates to go backwards down the waterslides and it ruins all the fun for her.
Scott was able to watch both kids baseball games that week. Braxton and Kenzi both love the sport and do very well at it. Braxton hit a ball all the way to the outfield which was very impressive to me since he is only 5. He loves to play 1st base and near the pitcher (that is the area that gets the ball the most). Makenzi also had a really good hit for her dad to see and an awesome catch. She loves to play 1st and 3rd base best.
We spent the whole week at the cabin. We swam, we ate, we sat by the fire, and we slept. The kids love it at the cabin and so do I. So many memories are made. It is always more fun too when all the cousins get to come and spend the week with us.
Scott had a week off in June and filled that week full of fun. On Sunday we spent our day at Michigan Adventure. Arianna was left behind since we wanted an even number of people and people big enough to ride the rides. My mom and dad offered to watch her for the time we were gone. Makenzi and Braxton each got to take a cousin along with them. They were so excited. The whole way there (3 hours) we were asked easily 100 times if we were there. The kids had a plan mapped out for what rides they wanted to ride. We spent the whole day there. Braxton is our daring child who loves to try anything. He rode roller coasters, he went down the Snake River Pit waterslides more than 15 times. The kids enjoyed the wave pool too. Makenzi isn't as big on trying new things but she did get on the Funnel of Fear with her dad and cousin. We learned that she hates to go backwards down the waterslides and it ruins all the fun for her.
Scott was able to watch both kids baseball games that week. Braxton and Kenzi both love the sport and do very well at it. Braxton hit a ball all the way to the outfield which was very impressive to me since he is only 5. He loves to play 1st base and near the pitcher (that is the area that gets the ball the most). Makenzi also had a really good hit for her dad to see and an awesome catch. She loves to play 1st and 3rd base best.
We spent the whole week at the cabin. We swam, we ate, we sat by the fire, and we slept. The kids love it at the cabin and so do I. So many memories are made. It is always more fun too when all the cousins get to come and spend the week with us.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Hello June
Well June has arrived and along with it came many different emotions.
The first few days of June I was very uneasy and just getting through the days. The memories from the year before over took all of my feelings and I was just surviving and enjoying have all 3 of my children!
Then came the sadness. Braxton graduated Preschool. He was excited, I was sad. My little boy is growing up. He had 2 of the best teachers and made so many friends. He really changed in the last year...all for the better. He loved school this year but was ready for vacation. Makenzi is also very sad that her school year is coming to an end. She is going to miss all of her friends and mostly her teacher. She had such a great year. She accomplished so much in her reading ability (she went from a reading level of 6 to a reading level of 18).
Excitement is also in the house. Baseball season is in full swing. Makenzi is playing machine pitch and Braxton is playing coach pitch. They both love the sport. Arianna also loves to go to their games because she gets to play with other kids and win over all the adults. I love it because it get to watch the kids play ball and get adult conversation!
Joy has also come because the pond is able to be used. The water is finally warm enough to be tolerated. Arianna loves the water again this year. We put a flotation swimsuit on her and she can swim all over the pond! I was wondering a week or so ago when she was so scared to even use her arms when we were holding her because she was afraid we would let go. She would say "I sink in this pond". That fear is gone and she swims like a pro!
I am looking forward to more fun this summer with the kiddos. I am still in shock that after tomorrow I am going to have a 2nd grader and a Kindergartner. I also will be a full time College student to get my RN degree! Eek
The first few days of June I was very uneasy and just getting through the days. The memories from the year before over took all of my feelings and I was just surviving and enjoying have all 3 of my children!
Then came the sadness. Braxton graduated Preschool. He was excited, I was sad. My little boy is growing up. He had 2 of the best teachers and made so many friends. He really changed in the last year...all for the better. He loved school this year but was ready for vacation. Makenzi is also very sad that her school year is coming to an end. She is going to miss all of her friends and mostly her teacher. She had such a great year. She accomplished so much in her reading ability (she went from a reading level of 6 to a reading level of 18).
Excitement is also in the house. Baseball season is in full swing. Makenzi is playing machine pitch and Braxton is playing coach pitch. They both love the sport. Arianna also loves to go to their games because she gets to play with other kids and win over all the adults. I love it because it get to watch the kids play ball and get adult conversation!
I am looking forward to more fun this summer with the kiddos. I am still in shock that after tomorrow I am going to have a 2nd grader and a Kindergartner. I also will be a full time College student to get my RN degree! Eek
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
May
A few years ago May was an easy going month at the end of the school year. It was calm with beautiful weather. Things changed quickly in 2008 with the addition of our sweet baby girl and has continued to change each year as the kids get older and it becomes a really busy month at school for them.
A look at our month ahead:
Mothers day- this year it was wonderful. Each child made me a special homemade gift at school (even Ahna at her 2 playgroups). Kenzi planted me a marigold and made me a note holder. Braxton made a homemade card and a picture that said Dear Mom, Happy Mother's day I love you to pieces. Braxton. All around the saying it had puzzle pieces glued. Arianna made me 2 pictures of her hand prints with a saying in the middle and also a sun catcher. Then the kids got me a hanging flower pot and a wind chime.
This week- we have a nephew turning 16 (holy crap I am not sure where the time went...just yesterday he was 4). On Sunday my baby girl turns 3! (yikes I am not sure where the last 3 years went...I honestly feel like I just had her).
School stuff- we have track and field day, a field trip, school picnic, Braxton's end of the year celebration, and just the regular school shuffle!
I can't forget all the doctor appointments we have going too. I can't wait to have summer break though! the nice weather is slowly arriving and it makes me want to be at the cabin swimming and camping.
A look at our month ahead:
Mothers day- this year it was wonderful. Each child made me a special homemade gift at school (even Ahna at her 2 playgroups). Kenzi planted me a marigold and made me a note holder. Braxton made a homemade card and a picture that said Dear Mom, Happy Mother's day I love you to pieces. Braxton. All around the saying it had puzzle pieces glued. Arianna made me 2 pictures of her hand prints with a saying in the middle and also a sun catcher. Then the kids got me a hanging flower pot and a wind chime.
This week- we have a nephew turning 16 (holy crap I am not sure where the time went...just yesterday he was 4). On Sunday my baby girl turns 3! (yikes I am not sure where the last 3 years went...I honestly feel like I just had her).
School stuff- we have track and field day, a field trip, school picnic, Braxton's end of the year celebration, and just the regular school shuffle!
I can't forget all the doctor appointments we have going too. I can't wait to have summer break though! the nice weather is slowly arriving and it makes me want to be at the cabin swimming and camping.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Kindergarten Registration
I just have to say that our school secretary goes above and beyond to make the kids feel special on this day!
Braxton had a 8am appointment to get started. He had kindergarten screening (counting, shapes, colors, drawing a picture of himself and writing his name), motor skills fun (catching a bean bag, hopping on one foot, skipping, cutting, building with blocks, touching each finger to his thumb), speech evaluation (naming items, letter sounds, letter recognition), health nurse (made sure immunizations were up to date), MI ID Kid (fingerprints, picture, video interview, dental impressions), Bus ride, a school tour, story time.
The kids come home with so many goodies. Lots of workbooks to keep their skills up for the new school year, a big helium Mickey Mouse Balloon, cupcakes, slushies, stickers, pencils, Mickey Mouse pillow, sunglasses, Critter pencil case (Braxton got a puppy), a NL bag, a 48 piece puzzle.
It is such a fun and exciting day for the kids. Braxton can't wait for kindergarten!
Braxton had a 8am appointment to get started. He had kindergarten screening (counting, shapes, colors, drawing a picture of himself and writing his name), motor skills fun (catching a bean bag, hopping on one foot, skipping, cutting, building with blocks, touching each finger to his thumb), speech evaluation (naming items, letter sounds, letter recognition), health nurse (made sure immunizations were up to date), MI ID Kid (fingerprints, picture, video interview, dental impressions), Bus ride, a school tour, story time.
The kids come home with so many goodies. Lots of workbooks to keep their skills up for the new school year, a big helium Mickey Mouse Balloon, cupcakes, slushies, stickers, pencils, Mickey Mouse pillow, sunglasses, Critter pencil case (Braxton got a puppy), a NL bag, a 48 piece puzzle.
It is such a fun and exciting day for the kids. Braxton can't wait for kindergarten!
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