Filling Our Days

Definitely one of the great benefits of having kids not too close together is the one on one time I get with each of them. Kylie and I had about two and a half years together  before Jase was born and now we get to spend most afternoons together while he naps. Jase and I have had our time together the two years Kylie went to preschool and now everyday she is in Kindergarten and I LOVE it. I love being able to focus on one kid and doing exactly whatever they want to do, most of the time without interruption. 

Jase has done pretty well with Kylie being gone everyday. He did have a little meltdown on Friday when she was leaving because he really really wanted to go with her, but other than that we've really enjoyed ourselves. 

 He's a pretty FUN kid to play with too!!

I mean, who doesn't love a good game of "tickle monster"? 

And what about playing in the baby saucer that is way too small for you, while wearing pink earphones singing to yourself over and over again the words, "the radio, the radio, the radio"

And when we can stand it outside we've spent some time digging. 

It's been a good first week around here and who knows what we'll think up next!

Kylie's Big Day

It's finally here, the day we've all been waiting for...Kylie's first day of Kindergarten!! 

And I mean really, could she be any cuter?? I was grateful when she woke up this morning and jumped out of bed all smiles.  She was pretty nervous last night and both her and I  had a few tearful moments, but with the help of Grandpa and Grandma H. we got her pepped back up and she was excited again to go.

 She got in the car after it was over and said, "Mom, that was the best day ever!" Then proceeded to tell me all about gym class and recess. She told me about her coach (who is a boy) and playing on the playground... It will be a great year if that's all they do!!  Of course that wasn't all they did, but she loved it and I really am excited for her to start this new phase in life. She's one smart cookie and I know she'll have an awesome year!

From One Generation to the Next

Almost every morning this summer Kylie and I have laid in my bed from 9 to 10:00am (yep...that is how our summer has gone, don't judge) and watched 2 episodes of Full House reruns on ABCFamily. 

I absolutely loved this show growing up. I remember my brother and I always joking about making sure the TV was warmed up right before it aired each week.  

 I turned it was on one morning and Kylie and I have been hooked ever since.  When time allows (which is most days...again don't judge) we snuggle up under my covers together and watch in amazement as the Tanner family solves many of life's biggest problems in a half hour's time. 

We've enjoyed ourselves and it just one more thing to add to the list of things I am going to miss when she heads off to school next week!!

Random Thoughts

I feel like we do the same things over and over and over again. The summer is getting long and I am ready for something new. School starts in a week for Kylie and it hit me the other day that she is going to be gone EVERY single day. I honestly don't know how I feel about that. I feel like my time is limited with her. Granted she'll only be gone half a day, but that doesn't leave much time.  "Real life" starts for her and I am having a hard time accepting that her school career is starting. There's no going back from here.

She had her Kindergarten Assessment on Monday and did fantastic. Her teacher said she was so impressed with all she knew. Kylie was so nervous walking into the school. She kept telling me she was scared and it took her a minute to warm up, but once she did she did awesome.  She's decided now that she loves her new teacher and she loves her classroom. Last night was back to school night and she couldn't wait to  go back and see it all.  As we were walking in she says, "I can't believe I'm finally going to my school."

I never would have thought for a million years that sending my first child off to elementary school meant I only had ONE other at home. I just hope and pray I don't send them both off to school next year only to be left with an empty house a few days a week!  I just have to keep reminding myself that Heavenly Father has a plan and although I don't always dig his plan, I am learning to accept it.

In the mean time I'll just keep lovin' on these two...

...because really, who wouldn't want more of them?? I know I'd take about few!

July Wrap Up

It's already the 11th of August and I haven't taken one picture all month, which is super rare. Summer is starting to get long. It's hot and I am starting to feel like we have done just about everything there is to do ans I feel like were doing the same things day after day. I'm excited for school to start so we can have more of a productive routine, but I will definitely be sad to have Kylie gone everyday. It's going to be a big adjustment for both Jase and I. 

I was looking through my July pictures and noticed there were several I hadn't posted yet that maybe Grandma's and Grandpa's would want to see... 

Our summers consist of two things, two things that I have mentioned a million times.

 SWIMMING and SNOW CONES.

 We'll do anything to beat the heat and these seem like the most logical choices.

Jeremy experienced his first real sunburn...or he at least complained about it like it was. His poor feet hadn't seen the sun all year and then one day they spent hours in it. I wasn't very sympathetic, although I know all too well what a killer sunburn feels like. I think every summer all growing up I  experienced a good ol' burn over 70% of my body. 

 We spent the 24 of July in Washington first at the parade and then at the park for some games and races. The kids had good time and were rewarded for their awesome racing with giant pieces of watermelon, which is probably the best prize you could give these two!

 That night we grabbed our traditional snow cones and headed back out to Washington for a great fireworks show. My mom and sister and her friend were all here for the weekend and we definitely enjoyed their company.

We had great seats right next to where they shot the fireworks off. We had to lay back in our seats to watch them. It was really fun to be that close. I think Kylie plugged her ears the whole time, but Jase thought it was so exciting every time there was a loud boom. 

Life is always a good time when these two are involved no matter what the temperature. We've had a fun summer and hopefully they think so too. School starts in about a week and a half and I have a five year old little girl who can hardly stand to wait a second longer!