Preschool

Lauren's first day of preschool was on the 21st. We had talked about the big event at great lengths in hopes of preparing her for everything that was going to happen. She was excited for the big day to come. So excited that she got up for the day at 4 AM. No amount of pleading on my part was going to get her back into bed . . .

8:30 finally comes and we all load up . . . still talking about how mommy & Andrew will be coming home so Andrew can take a nap and then we'll be back to pick her up. We go into the school and I help her wash her hands (daily requirement by the teachers) and then she is off to the big rug for some circle time. We tell her we're leaving and we'll see her later and that was it. No tears or anything on her part. Seeing as how this is the first time I have every left her somewhere other than at grandma's house, I was thrilled. We have been told my so many people that she is READY for preschool but she only turned three, six days prior so I was a little nervous. Her teachers have reported that she is quiet but a great listener and follows direction like a champ. I'm sure in a couple more weeks they won't think she is quiet any longer.

In all it was a great day for everyone. I'm so proud of her!

Andrew . . .

Just so he doesn't feel left out!

From this . . .

To this at one year old. . .

Birthday Girl

So Lauren's 3rd birthday was on Saturday. We're having a party for her next weekend so we just kinda hung out here and had a 'Lauren' weekend. She got to pick the activities she wanted to do and the food she wanted to eat. I think she had a good weekend but then again is there really a bad day in a 3-year-olds life??

We did a practice run on blowing out the candles. That went just fine but she still isn't too into the whole cake thing. She had a good time helping me bake the cupcakes, frosting them and shaking sprinkles on them but just doesn't care to eat them. Really, she isn't into sweets that much. If it ain't a cookie or a peanut butter cup then don't bother giving it to her. She isn't going to eat it.










She got this kite for her birthday and talked all weekend about flying it. So for the first time in my life, I prayed for wind. Unfortunately it didn't happen. We tried to fly it on Sunday but it was a no go. Maybe some evening this week we'll get it up. She can't wait.

She's THREE!!

From this . . .

to this . . .

Wow!! What a difference three years makes.

Spoke too soon . . .

I spoke too soon about the clothes still being in her drawers . . . they are all back out. It is partially my fault as I went to the basement to work on some things when she went to her room to take a nap so I couldn't hear her opening her drawers. I guess we'll just chalk it up to a lesson learned on my part and hope for a better outcome tomorrow. :)

Lauren & I go tomorrow for a playday at her preschool. It lasts an hour and I'm sure she is going to love it. She is convinced that she will get to play on the slipper slides but I don't see that happening! She also thinks that two of her friends are going to be there and they aren't. Even with all of that, I know she is going to love being with all the other kids. Last weekend I dropped her and Elliott off at a school playground while Andrew & I ran an errand. When I came back and parked I could see Elliott sitting off to the side but I couldn't see Lauren. I thought that was kinda odd as she usually requires you to be up and going with her. Well when I got closer I could see that she was playing with a group of girls, 3 sisters actually. She was having the time of her life as the oldest sister was pushing them all on the merry-go-round. She has talked about how much fun it was to play with 'the girls' all week so I can only imagine what we'll be hearing about once school starts.

Nap Time Fun

Lauren hardly ever puts up a fight when it comes time for her afternoon nap. She enjoys playing alone in her room and then crawling up into bed and falling asleep. She has been known to destroy her room in the process but this one takes the cake . . . that is EVERY single piece of clothing in her dresser drawers.
Unfortunately this hasn't been a one time event this past week. She has proceeded to unload it each and every day. I finally gave up and left them all on her floor for a couple of days. Last night I put them all back in and as I type, they are still there. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this little fun time activity has run its course.

County Fair

Lauren, Andrew & I met some friends at the fair last Thursday. It had been raining earlier in the day so you can imagine the muddy mess we encountered. Even though, the girls enjoyed the petting zoo and seeing the exhibits. After touring the fair grounds it was on to the park.

Then on Saturday, Elliott & Grandma Michell took Lauren to the draft horse show. Andrew & I joined them after the show to take in the carnival rides. Lauren had a great day! She rode all the rides at least twice and would have went for another round if it weren't for us insisting that we all needed to eat supper. Mind you it was 8:00 pm by this time. . .

On the way to the car the kids got a chance to be up close and personal with the big draft horses. Lauren thought they were pretty neat and Andrew did too, until one leaned in a little close to him. The poor kid jumped a mile and was scared to death. I can only imagine what was going thru his head . . . "This huge 'ole horse is going to eat little 'ole me."