Thursday, August 26, 2010
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Summer is winding up
I'm very sad that our summer is coming to a quick end. We've had some great trips to the beach, a fun time at a Barenaked Ladies concert, an awful stomach flu, good times in our own backyard, and a few fights, but overall it's been an awesome summer and it's pretty much over.
This week started soccer practices and the big kids go back to school next week. The girls start Tuesday while Devon gets a bonus day off and doesn't go until Wednesday since he's an upperclassman. Kennedy and Carson will both be in middle school (8th and 6th grade) and Devon is in his sophomore year of highschool. It was nice to have them home for the summer. They are awesome with Keeghan and help keep her entertained. I'm going to miss that.
Keeghan is starting pre-school at our elementary school so I have another 8 years to look forward to being a part of that school community. I am excited for her to start school but a bit sad too. I will miss her while she is at school but I know she will have a ton of fun making new friends and learning new things. We have been talking about school since last spring and she will tell you that when she goes to school MaMa goes to work (I used this knowing she understands that I go to work and she stays with BaBa or TiTi in hopes that she would start to process that I will not be going to school with her) but I'm pretty sure when it comes down to it my leaving may be an issue. We've come a long way in letting MaMa go to work and even on an errand or two without having a meltdown but new people and places are not a strong point. We've met the teacher several times and been in the classroom too. I'm hoping to get her in the classroom a couple times over the next week or so. Hopefully we can make a tough transition smoother.
This summer has brought about potty training. Keeghan had been ready for a while but I wasn't ready to push the issue. I finally gave up and just put underwear on her. We've had a few accidents but overall that worked. We still do a pull up at nap and bedtime but that's all good. It was generally an easy process though we are still working on pooping in the potty all the time. We'll get there I'm sure. Once we make the transition to school we will work on getting out of the crib as well.
I know I crave routine and school will bring that! It will also bring sports and way more running around. Carson and Kennedy both plan to play school soccer while Devon is going to play an indoor lacrosse league. Kennedy is also playing on a travel soccer team and Carson will be going back to gymnastics in a month once soccer is mostly done. I think school will be enough for Keeghan!
This week started soccer practices and the big kids go back to school next week. The girls start Tuesday while Devon gets a bonus day off and doesn't go until Wednesday since he's an upperclassman. Kennedy and Carson will both be in middle school (8th and 6th grade) and Devon is in his sophomore year of highschool. It was nice to have them home for the summer. They are awesome with Keeghan and help keep her entertained. I'm going to miss that.
Keeghan is starting pre-school at our elementary school so I have another 8 years to look forward to being a part of that school community. I am excited for her to start school but a bit sad too. I will miss her while she is at school but I know she will have a ton of fun making new friends and learning new things. We have been talking about school since last spring and she will tell you that when she goes to school MaMa goes to work (I used this knowing she understands that I go to work and she stays with BaBa or TiTi in hopes that she would start to process that I will not be going to school with her) but I'm pretty sure when it comes down to it my leaving may be an issue. We've come a long way in letting MaMa go to work and even on an errand or two without having a meltdown but new people and places are not a strong point. We've met the teacher several times and been in the classroom too. I'm hoping to get her in the classroom a couple times over the next week or so. Hopefully we can make a tough transition smoother.
This summer has brought about potty training. Keeghan had been ready for a while but I wasn't ready to push the issue. I finally gave up and just put underwear on her. We've had a few accidents but overall that worked. We still do a pull up at nap and bedtime but that's all good. It was generally an easy process though we are still working on pooping in the potty all the time. We'll get there I'm sure. Once we make the transition to school we will work on getting out of the crib as well.
I know I crave routine and school will bring that! It will also bring sports and way more running around. Carson and Kennedy both plan to play school soccer while Devon is going to play an indoor lacrosse league. Kennedy is also playing on a travel soccer team and Carson will be going back to gymnastics in a month once soccer is mostly done. I think school will be enough for Keeghan!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
