A Day In The Life of a Kindergartner

Taylor loves school. She loves her teachers and playing and coloring and learning. She has an awesome christian teacher who is a total answer to my prayers. I'm so happy she is enjoying it and proud of her for doing so well. I like to try and keep the lines of communication open so I ask about school often. I love hearing her stories...

One day Taylor got in the car very excited and said, "Mom, Grace was back at school today.". I asked her where she had been and she replied, "She had an ear confession.". I think I've had a few of those myself.

Today she said she got to play in the new kitchen during center time. A boy named Joshua kept asking her out on a date. "Mom, I just kept telling him NO!". That's my girl! I dread the day she says yes.

Every night before she goes to bed I ask her what the best and worst things were that day. Every night she gives me the same reply. My favorite thing was going to school! My worst thing is SAM! She'll probably end up marrying this SAM.

Today she told me she loves her teacher. "Not Mrs Funk, Mrs Tilman. It's because she makes funny noises.". Well, that must be why she loves her daddy so much too:) BTW, she DOES love Mrs Funk. How do I know? First of all, she goes to school every day without a fight. Second of all, I asked. She just gave me her classic big dimply smile. I love that girl!

1st Day of Kindergarden

Riding to school.



Camryn seeing Taylor off.

New bookbag and lunch box.

My beautiful 5 yr old. Excited and

ready for her 1st day of school.

CAUTION:

This video may cause permanent neck damage.

Sorry, I have no idea how to fix it.

This Too Shall Pass

So I'm sitting here crying

tear after tear

Wondering how time could fly so fast

in the last 5 years

A whole new phase in life

she's about to begin

She's looking at me with a smile

and I force out a grin

I AM excited for her

all the friends she will make

all the new things she'll try

for her, it'll be a piece of cake

But for me it's not so easy

For me it's different

I feel anxious and nervous

It's so hard to be a parent

Then my heavenly father

gently reminds me

This too shall pass

and be far behind me

"But until then sweet child

I want you to know

I have her in my hands

and will never let her go."

So the comfort of my Savior

will see me through

Knowing He's in control

There's nothing left for me to do

but pray her through each day

love her unconditionally

Enjoy every moment

Don't let it go by too fast

Because I've been reminded

This too shall pass

Thank you Jesus for my sweet Taylor. Please help her to be a light in a very dark world. Continue to hold her tight in the palm of your hand. And help me too because it's hard being a parent but I guess you already know that.

What The Girls Do On Summer Vacation

Taylor smiling for the camera at Folly.

Camryn gulping down a cold one at the beach.

My beautiful 5 yr old.

Water park pose.

Camryn and Banjo chillin on Uncle Kelly's couch
cause you know it's hard playing in the sun all
the time.

Taylor had nothing to do with this.

Okay, maybe she did...

What is this thing Taylor put on my head?


We pretty much have spent the summer at the water park or the beach. We have had a blast hanging out with our friends and Daddy has even had time to swim this summer. I'm trying to make the summer one for Taylor to remember since she starts K5 in August. I'm very sad my big girl will be in school all day every day but I think she's ready. She keeps telling everyone she is going kindergarden cause she's 5. I'm really excited about her new school. I've heard so many good things about it but I will miss her big time. It will take a little adjusting for the both of us. Until then, we swim, play games, dress up, fish, have playdates, etc... I love my life and the wonderful job of raising two adorable girls.

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY JASON!!

I love celebrating Father's Day. I love having the girls make cards and videos. They always have just the right things to say to their daddy. Jason, you are an amazing father to our girls. I can't believe that so many years ago we weren't even going to have children. Now there is no way we could imagine our lives without them. I know there is no way I could be the mom I am without your support and love. There are so many dads out there today who put work, hobbies, and friends before their family. I have never had to worry about that with you. I love how you make time even when there seems to be none. You're the best and I know the girls think so too. I hope you have a wonderful day!

Singing a sad sad song

Taylor just "pretend" played her guitar and sang a song for me. It was kind of sad. This is how it went...

When I was a baby girl, no one loved me.
Except my mom, my mom loved me.
Except my dad, my dad loved me.
I miss being loved on like a baby
I miss being loved on like a baby.
I love my mom.
I love my dad.
I love my mom and dad too.

Am I not showing her enough attention. Do I not love on her enough? I thought I was doing a pretty good job at loving on both my babies. I guess I need to work on that a little. Of course, immediately after the song I grabbed her and gave her a big hug. She rolled her eyes and she said she wasn't a baby. I'm confused. Is this how the teenage years are going to be?

Why?

I forgot to mention that Camryn is very into asking, "Why?". At 17 months she is asking why. I knew I was in trouble when she started throwing full on tantrums at 9 months. Maybe everything will happen early.