And it begins

It was interesting to watch him so excited: running around, posing for my photos, making all his crazy faces . . . But when it came down to actually getting in the car, he got this subdued attitude. He sat quietly, staring out the window. Full of anticipation.

To be perfectly honest, the first day was not for the kids. The teacher barely acknowledged them. She seemed very intent on making sure we parents had all the information we needed. In Charlie's words, the first day was "boring." But today I dropped him off and watched him walk inside, tears in my eyes, knowing that this day will be different. Today is all about the kids, helping them feel comfortable and making sure they know what a great year they are going to have. I can't wait to hear all about it . . . over lunch at Panda Express.

It's a bird! It's a plane!

While talking about going shopping for school clothes, Charlie said, "Mom I just want a superman shirt so the other kids will see and say, 'Well . . . look at that kid. He's superman.'"

Kindergarten starts tomorrow! As in twelve hours from now we will be getting in the car and heading out the door. I'm grateful for two things. Number one, I get to go with him the first day. It's an open house format and I get to stay. Number two, they don't start bussing kindergarteners until next week. That means I have a whole week to find another kid on the street who will keep an eye on Charlie for me. I'm a little freaked out about the whole bus thing anyway, so having a week to get used to having him gone before I have to put him on a bus with all those big kids . . . well let's just say it's very good for me. Charlie on the other hand couldn't be more excited. He's ALWAYS wanted to ride a school bus.

Answers:

When telling people about baby number three, I get a lot of questions. I thought I'd just answer them all in one post and be done with it.

When am I due? January 6th. But if he is as early as Peter was, he'll come Christmas day. That better not happen. I swear I'll refuse to push until midnight.

Are you sad it's not a girl? No. I did take ten minutes to mourn the dress I saw at Gymboree, but I really, truly, and honestly am excited about having three little boys. And this way, I get to spend some money on fun extras instead of girly basics.

Are the boys excited for another boy? No. Charlie is heartbroken. Actually he just told me he is mad. In his words, "But mom! You're the only girl and we need another girl in our family for you!" 

Are you going to keep trying for a girl? No. We may have another child, but we wouldn't do it specifically hoping to get a girl. That's a set-up for disappointment if I ever saw one.

Have you been sick? Yes, very. And I didn't start feeling better until about 18 weeks. You know those people who look at pregnant people and start talking about how much they miss being pregnant? I want to hit them. Not that I'm not grateful to be pregnant, but people who miss being pregnant not for the end result, but just because they loved being that way . . . they worry me.

Are you worried about having a baby during RSV season? Seriously what kind of question is that? And I've gotten it more than once. Weird. And no. 

I think that's it. And just for fun . . . here's a picture of the grandkids on my side taken this weekend. :)

A Week at the Lake

Before they got called on their mission, my in-laws had reserved a condo at the lake for a family summer get-together. We missed them tremendously! It just wasn't the same without them! But we still managed to have fun in a last summer hurrah before school starts at the end of this month.

My mom brought my niece and nephew up for a day to enjoy the beach too. It was so much fun to see them! And my boys were thrilled to have some more kids to play with.

And here's my nephew Ethan. He's so stinkin' cute! 

The wonderful thing about this beach, is that it stays shallow for a long long time, so we were able to take these fun boats out (thanks Rachel again for bringing them!) and the kids could always touch the bottom.

The Newlyweds

 A little dancing to the Best of Pixar album

A movie night to watch Tangled, which Brittany and Ethan had never seen. 

Now we're home, and the boys are having swimming withdrawls. I think I am too. ;)