Play date

When we went to the crawfish boil, Juliette saw Toby and James, the twins she was friends with at Cindy's las year and they were in kindergarten this year. The boys were talking about Juliette all weekend so we set up a play date for this afternoon. Maura brought them over to Cindy's to see her and then we headed over to Loriella Park and the playground. The kids had a blast and then, of course, the ice cream truck came by and I had enough spare change and singles to get all 6 of us (Josh, me, Maura, Juliette, and the boys) popsicles. It was great to finally be one of those parents who got to sit and relax on the bench while their kid played. Never thought I would be able to just let her go climb, but James is very protective of her and made sure she was ok. So here are Toby, Juliette, and James. I love how she is the girl, but she's got the scraped up leg!

Please go fast!

I seriously cannot wait for this year to be over and to spend some nice time with Juliette. It's been so nice going home in the afternoon and heading to our backyard and Juliette's little pool. I think she likes the blow up pool better than our big pool from the old house. The tennants have set up the pool- sucks they get to use the chlorine tablets we bought last year, but they have to get the rest of the chemicals themselves and we have to get a new winter cover. We were going to get one anyway--the one we have was meant for a smaller pool and is torn apart from being pulled so tightly. Now we have one goal for the summer---potty train this kid!! Last night I asked her if she pooped on her princesses (pull up) she looked at me and said No, well a little. Seriously how do kids learn how to lie with a straight face??? She is more than willing to go sit on the potty, but every time she sits on the toilet, she farts and thinks she is done. Oh I can't wait for her to read this when she gets big!!!! 10 days until we are home with lots of plans already in the works. Knoebels, train ride, splash park probably at least 3 times a week, library, possibly Camel Beach if we can get AAA price tickets, fireworks at the middle school, and most of all NO LESSON PLANS!!!! But who am I kidding I probably will bring my guides up and start planning for next year anyway. One of my goals for next year is to be better organized with the new reading system we got this year. There are so many pieces to it...I see myself making a huge binder over the summer. Need to get it all printed before school ends. Fun fun. Tomorrow is supposed to be field day, but it might get rained out and moved to Monday. Fingers crossed that doesn't happen because the kids are really looking forward to it.

Almost there

Tomorrow is the last day of May and June is in sight! We have 7 more days days, four of them half days, one more SOL to take, field day, and then so long most stressful year of my life!! On to the next! We will be going up to PA for three weeks next Sunday (the 10th). Next year I think we will wait until after July 4 to go up to PA, but this year and last year we've had to go to weddings in June so up we go again. Can't wait!

No more pictures Mommy

I think Juliette is getting sick of being my model. Too bad.

Happy Birthday!

Yesterday was a little crazy with everyone here, but Juliette had the time of her life. She didn't even want to stop to open presents for more than 5 minutes! All the kids had fun swimming and just running around the yard. Pictures to come!

Birthday Weekend!

I have never seen a three year old so excited about a birthday! She wanted to put on her cupcake dress right away this morning. I'm hoping to get into Picture People tomorrow morning to get her pictures done quickly...might have to wait until Monday who knows. Then Saturday after nap we are going to a crawfish boil at our friends' house so that should be fun. I still have to get drinks tonight at Costco and a veggie tray and order the pizzas, but I think that's it on my To Do list. Next year screw it we are going to McDonald's. I loved my McD's parties when I was a kid and the one on Route 3 by the mall has its own party room and really big play area. Done.

My little protector

This morning Josh and I were having a "discussion" about potty training--seriously the only thing we talk about these days--and Juliette came up and gave me a hug and said, "Are you ok Mommy? Daddy don't talk to Mommy. She is the best." She didn't like Daddy's tone apparently! :)