Wordless Wednesday

Elise propped up at the computer at the library.

Just taking notes on her research, haha!

Picnic in the front yard.

She got into Oma's lotion and rubbed it in her hair.

 

Elise was worried that Garo, my parents' new puppy, wasn't eating.

 

Carter was so proud of the Lego whale he made from a set Oma and Opa got for him.

 

 

 

Garo loves to snuggle up with Fezzik.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I signed up for a casino card and had $12 free play. I ended up winning almost $9 (which later paid for new backpacks for the kids).

 

 

 

 

Elise even insisted on taking "Baby" in the car with us.

 

 

 

Elise enjoying extra leg room in the cart while Carter was at school.

She also enjoyed extra leg room in the wagon on the way to the library.

Playing with a bag of goodies our neighbor gave us.

 

 

 

 

Elise washed this bowl about 5 times over for me.

 

 

 

Elise with her new backpack that was half price.

Carter was getting a new Paw Patrol backpack and Elise thought she needed one too.

 

When daddy puts you to bed apparently you sleep in a button up shirt!

Elise made a bed on the floor while I showered.

Magnets from our neighbor.

At the aquarium for Aqua Tots.

Feeling whale baleen.

Watching a tree frog climb the wall.

 

Watching a tree frog eat meal worms and crickets.

Getting to see a chameleon.

 

 

 

Elise got a little scared at the chameleon walked closer to her.

Carter snuggled her and reassured her it was okay.

They made jellyfish crafts.

Elise made one too but didn't want to pose with them.

Watching a toad eat.

 

The sea turtles are still my favorite, I love them!

 

 

Carter posing with his jellyfish craft by the jellyfish tank.

 

 

Elise's hair was getting so staticy!

 

 

 

 

Carter's First Day of School

Today was Carter's first day of school. We decided instead of putting him in public school which would mean he'd go to school 5 days a week, we'd keep him where he went last year so he'd just go 3 days a week. I am so happy with our decision and I know it was the right thing to do. As we walked into the school Carter got a little bit nervous and grabbed onto the skirt of my dress, kind of hiding behind me. We walked over to where his class was and he didn't want to let go of me. Then he looked over in the line and found a friend from his class last year. He was so excited and relieved to see a familiar face! His friend pointed to the wall next to him and asked Carter to stand by him. Once they were together Carter was smiling and very animatedly talking to his friend. I gave him a kiss and a hug and we were off. I took Elise to the restroom before we left and as we came out I heard him telling his teacher, "I have a new puppy at my Oma and Opa's house!" It was so cute! All morning long I heard, "Where's Carty," from Elise until it was time to pick him up. She definitely missed him but will get used to his absence, I'm sure. When I picked Carter up he jumped into my arms for the best hello hug. That's the nice thing about him going to school is getting to pick him up! He just has a half day for the first week of school which is a nice transition. He's been excited about school but nervous about napping there so I'm glad we didn't have to worry about that this week. He said he got to play in the sensory bin and in the play kitchen. He told me all the different foods he made in the kitchen. He sang me a couple songs they learned and then told me they made an Earth craft because God made the Earth. It sounded like a wonderful first day! 

 

 

 

Carter's First Day of School Interview 

 Preschool

• My School Is: Jenks First Baptist Community Preschool
• My Teachers Are: Ms. Anna and Ms. Christy
• My Class Is: Full day from 9:30-2:30 on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
• My 1st Day of School Is: September 5, 2016
• Height: 43 inches
• Shoe Size: 11 or 12
• Weight: 36.6 pounds
• I Hope I Get to Learn About: I hope to learn about animals I don't know about. I want to learn their names and play with toys. 
• When I Grow Up I Want to Be: A daddy and a science teacher.
• I'm Really Good At: I'm good at seeing animals with my eyes. 
• I Want to Get Better At: Building giant, giant, giant, giant blocks.
• This Year I Want to Learn: I want to learn about how big dinosaurs are.
• I'm Excited About Preschool Because: I like building with blocks.
• My Favorite Thing About Myself Is: I am good at building with blocks.

 

Read Carter's interview from last year here.

Carter on his first day of school last year for 3 year old preschool compared to his first day of school this year for preschool.