the first tooth (and the second)

I had no idea her tooth was even this loose. She informed us one day when she got home from school and just like that, it was out. I'm sure there was some tugging on Michael's part, but if you remember, I don't do teeth. 

She was so excited when she got up the next morning and found her note and money from the tooth fairy. I know $6 is a lot, but we go big for the first tooth. After that you're lucky if the tooth fairy even remembers your tooth is under the pillow.

And then wouldn't you know it, five days later, out came the second tooth. Either this kid isn't informing me that her teeth are loose or I really suck as a parent. Or maybe she's just that good at wiggling and getting them out.

Yes, her smile is really off center because of her overbite which is why we'll be seeing an orthodontist in the near future to start the process of getting all of that corrected.

Note to tooth fairy: leave more money.

first day of school

Dear Summer. We miss you. You were good to us. We had late nights, fun vacations and too many pool baths to count. But we're super excited about the new school year.

This year's theme is the Greatest School on Earth. The school is decorated in the cutest circus theme, all of the teachers are "ringleaders" and they even had a dog act come in on the first day.

Addison is already talking about how she's going to do her homework in extended day so she can be done by the time she gets home. She'll get to change classes this year for Language Arts and she'll start the gifted program soon. She's so excited to be a third grader.

It took me four days to realize that I still thought Morgan was a Kindergartner when I looked at the time on the orientation sheet. Good thing I figured that out before showing up at the school two hours early. First grade is certainly going to be different for Morgan. I think she's in for a shock. There's a huge difference compared to Kindergarten, but I think she can handle it.

These sweet girls. I love them with my whole heart. 

And so does their daddy.

P.S. I know my hair looks rough. I had requests for braids and fishtails and curls that morning so I barely had time to blow dry my own. And Florida humidity. It was in a bun by the end of the day.

I drove them both to school and we had our annual car dance party. This year our song was this:

Velcro by Clairity

You can always count on Ms. KK to go big. She doesn't disappoint.

Getting acquainted with their new real estate.

Bring it on 1st and 3rd grade. We're looking forward to a fun year "Under the Big Top".

last day of school

The entire last week of school was themed and the last day paid tribute to the entire year. The kids were asked to dress up as their favorite Wizard of Oz character. Here's our take on Dorothy and Glinda the good witch.

 Fancy wedges are only allowed on the last day of school.

These girls. It's amazing how much they've grown up in the last year. They learned so much and had such a fun time doing it. We're all looking forward to 1st and 3rd grade!

morgan's award day

Morgan really blossomed in Kindergarten and I couldn't be more proud of her. She's officially reading and insist that I buy her chapter books. She does math like a champ and loves the playground. Every day she came home with dirt and mulch in her shoes and stuffed smeared all over her face. I wondered how her carefree attitude would mesh with Kindergarten, but she did awesome! Her behavior lollipop only got moved a handful of times and she was super excited to finally get to eat that thing on the last day of school.

A big thank you to her wonderful teachers for everything they do. We love them and can't wait to do it all again next year.

wacky wednesday

More themed school days. Wacky Wednesday is right up her alley.

Really though, this is just another typical day for Morgan. This time her clothes just matched her personality.

art night

The end of school crept up on us and it was a whirlwind of fun activities. There was the art night where the kids were able to do lots of crafts and show off some of their work from the school year. Morgan showed us her caterpillar and her cat.

Addison showed us her owl that she made.

 Then they each spent so time working on some crafts.

They both think they want to be artist and authors when they grow up. I think they want to be doctors and lawyers, but they don't know that yet.

morgan turns 6

My baby is 6. Wait. When did that happen? It seems like just yesterday that I held her in my arms for the first time. And now, here she is, with her pajamas a size too small. Per our usual tradition, the day starts out with some kind of balloons or streamers.

Then we do a little present opening. This girl is really into Lego's right now. So I upped my Lego game and got a true set that she can put together. She builds the set and then all kinds of other Lego creations.

And because she let's me, we had a little photoshoot at the bus stop. We're always in a rush to get there on time so it's the best place to do it.

This is what 6 looks like. Oh my.

We can't do a birthday sign for one child and not the other? Here you have it.

Morgan's class does a guest reader on Friday's. I signed up plenty in advance to be there on this day. And because Addison thinks she's a grown up now I took her with me to read a book. The kids acutally loved it! They giggled and giggled and Morgan was so proud of her big sister.

 Then we had a little birthday treat. Donuts.

After Addison's supposed-to-be small sleepover and the trip to Disney, I was tapped on on birthday parties. Sorry Morgan. I know you always get the shaft. I let her have her best friend spend the night, we had pizza, did some swimming, and she even had her own special cupcakes from Magnolia Bakery in NYC. 

 I asked Morgan what kind of cake she wanted Aunt Shannon to bring her from New York. Her response?

A chicken cake.

You're welcome kid.

These silly girls. My heart is happy when they are happy.

I hope you had the best birthday ever!

Your silliness is contagious. Thank you for always making me smile!

I love you baby girl.

-Mommy