School Carnival

The wonderful PTA at our school hosted a carnival Thursday night. There were jump house, obstacle course, and rides! We even received free school T shirts.

The lines were long of course, but Alice told me she wanted to go on the drop ride, so I said "fine." We were in line for 20 minutes , it was almost our turn, and she turns to me and said "I'm too scared, I don't want to go anymore." I was about to loose it! I told them, if you don't get on, we will go home right now. Frank was still hesitant, but he got on the ride. Alice saw and had no choice but to get on the ride as well. There were screams and laughs, no cries at all. I'm glad I forced them on.

Then there was this ring for "boxing." There was no way I was going to let Alice in with Frank, she would have been pummeled. Luckily there was a boy that was a single as well, and Frank had a blast sparring with him.

Look at that smile... It is infectious!

Alice's First Day

Today was Alice's first day of Kindergarten, she was excited but nervous.

She wanted me to stay in the classroom like I did with Frank, but I couldn't since the kindergartners had their open house a few day before.

We were a couple minutes late and all the other student were settled in already...

She was very hesitant....


This is Mrs. E, she is very nice.

This is Alice before I left...

After I said good bye to her, the corners of her mouth drooped down and the tears started to flow. I left anyways, I was sure her teacher could handle it.

When I picked her up two and a half hours later, she was as happy as a clam and informed me that she will not be crying tomorrow. All is well.

First Day Of Second Grade

I just dropped off Frank... SECOND GRADE... I have a second grader??? I am old!

This is Frank, leaving the apartment. He is so handsome!

There was an open house and we got to meet the teacher, Mrs. A.

Look how he is paying attention to the teacher!

Frank is checking out all the stuff in his desk.

Finally, a flash of smile for his proud mama!

When I told him that I was leaving, he told me that he felt like going home too. Poor kid....

Mrs A. was talking about how she used to teach her son in kindergarten and first grade when she asked the children to guess how old her son is now. Of course they didn't know so she told them, "24! And guess where he is at now?" One girl said, "Married!" Only in Utah.....

Next week will be Alice's turn!