First Day of Preschool!

Brody's first day of preschool was this Tuesday. He was excited, enjoyed packing his lunch and backpack. But, as soon as we got there, the tears started! He did not want me to leave. He did this same thing last year when he went to 3-year old preschool. So, I knew I just needed to give him one last hug and leave. It was hard on me, let me tell you!

So, that was Tuesday. Every day since, he has walked right in and has been an angel! He was just testing me, obviously! I understand, a new school, new kids, new teachers. It's hard on little ones. But, he's adjusted perfectly. He is really enjoying his time at school. He goes every day from 8-11:30! Raegan gets time with Mommy by herself, and takes a nap, while I get stuff done. It's a nice change. This week, I'm going to start going to the Y after I drop Brody off to exercise. I'm going to try to start running, we'll see how that goes! I hope I have the strength to leave little Raegan in the child watch area. I'm so horrible at leaving my kids when they're little. But, really....it's only for 45 minutes or so! I can do it!!

I did get a picture of Brody on his first day before the crying started. My little boy is growing up....so happy and so sad at the same time!

Brody is 4!!

Brody turned 4 years old Sunday, August 15. We went to Great Wolf Lodge on Saturday. Brody and his cousin Aerial had a great time. Ryan and I did as well! It's a really nice place to take kids. There are big waterslides that kids can ride on tubes with a parent, as well as kid-sized waterslides they can do on their own. We enjoyed all of them, as well as the wave pool, lazy river, and tons of other fun water fountains.

We went out to dinner at the Cheesecake Factory! Yum! We told the waiter it was Brody's birthday and they brought him an ice cream sundae with a candle and sang Happy Birthday. He thought it was pretty neat and wondered how they knew it was his birthday?!?! Here are some pictures from Brody's 4th Birthday weekend!

End of Summer

We are on our last week of summer before Brody starts preschool! I'm trying to make it packed with fun activities for him. He's really looking forward to school starting. He will go every day from 8-11:30. We'll see how he does with that daily schedule. It seems like a lot to me, but he's got to get used to it. Kindergarten next year! *sniff*sniff**

Update:

Brody has started swimming lessons here in Paris at the YMCA. He's doing great, loves it!

We went putt-putt golfing this weekend. Brody loved it! Raegan enjoyed watching from her stroller. I have a feeling another trip is in our near future, since he has not stopped talking about it!

We also made a trip to Chuck E Cheese on Sunday. Both kids really enjoyed it. There are lots of little rides for kids Raegan's age, so she had a great time. Brody really enjoyed the Mario driving game, of course.

We have officially said goodbye to Brody's daytime nap. I am soo very lucky to have had him nap for this long, I know. It's going to be rough, I REALLY like my alone time. But, we'll see how he does with rest time in his room. I'm guessing it's not going to last either. Early bedtime is the only plus!!

Brody turns 4 this Sunday!! We are celebrating on Friday with cake and ice cream, and then going to Great Wolf Lodge Saturday. We are taking Aerial, Brody's cousin, with us. Should be lots of fun! Grandma and Pappy will be watching Raegan one night while we are gone.