My Baby Boy Is In Kindergarten!!!

Yes it's true- Zach is officially a Kindergartener! It went well, no one was sent to the principal's office. However, I did tell him that he had better be good or his teacher would spank him. Of course the threat was ruined when Paxton told him that it wasn't true. I know for a fact Zach didn't believe me anyway, because I got the "whatever, Mom" response I typically get when my humor doesn't make him laugh.

It was fun to see how excited the boys were for their first day of school though. They got up with their alarm, got dressed and had begun eating by the time I had gotten out of the shower. They were ready by 7:15am. If you know our family- that NEVER happens. I am usually still trying to get Wyatt out of bed at that time. My daycare provider was very surprised to see Abby at her house so early (on time). My only complaint about Zach being in school is how obsessive he has become with his cold lunch. He thinks that he needs to make it at the most inconvenient times. He has been in bed since 8:30 and in the past 20 minutes he has been down the stairs at least 5 times to check and see if his lunch is ready!



Abby has adjusted well, as usual, that little stink cried when I picked her up from daycare-not when I dropped her off! Abby has been having stomach issues (don't worry I won't be descriptive!) and she got to see her pediatrician yesterday. Abby is such a drama queen already. She has to have everyone's attention (strangers, too) and now if she doesn't she scrunches up her forehead and waits for someone to acknowledge her. She always gets all of the nurses to dote on her at Michelle's office. For those of you who may see Abby soon- I have a couple of rules. The first is that you may NOT tell her that she is cute and the second is that you may NOT call her a princess! You will unleash the beast if you do- so consider this your fair warning!

***In the pictures be sure to check out Paxton's new haircut! As he puts it- I don't like it, but I don't hate it. He is such a people pleaser.


Well I had better get a few things done around the house before I collapse from exhaustion.

Jen

Just a typical day!

Hi everyone! I figure that since I am SOO horrible at responding to e-mails and returning phone calls that I would blog. I'll pretend for the moment that I am techno savvy. I won't fool myself though.

We have been extra busy lately! The beginning of June we found ourselves visiting Ben's sister Amy in Santa Maria, CA. Ben, the boys and Ben's dad drove. Abby, Ben's mom and I flew. There was NO way that I was going to drive to CA with a 1 year old! We got to meet our new twin nephew's; Peter and James (now they are 9 months old). The kids also enjoyed playing with Amy's other 2 children, John and Grace. We got to taste a lot of good wine and see some amazing sites on our trip.

Then Ben and I celebrated out 10 year anniversary. Since we never went on a honeymoon, I told him that there was NO way that he'd take me to Omaha or Kansas City to celebrate. He came through and we just spent a week in the British Virgin Islands. It was an amazing trip. Oops, I forgot- I am supposed to tell everyone that it was horrible and you never want visit! That is why Ben has made the verbal commitment to go back there every other year! The kids got to spend some quality time with Grandma and Grandpa Cafaro. They also got to see their cousins (Jordan, Casey & Drew) and of course their uncles and Aunt JoAnna. All of the kids were absolutely spoiled that whole week. It took a couple of days, but I think I managed to de-program them! Now they are back to fighting, ignoring me and 'forgetting' to do their chores!

We are rushing trying to get ready for school to start. I officially go back to work on Monday and the boys will begin school on Thursday. It seems like it gets earlier and earlier every year! Paxton will be starting 3rd grade, Wyatt will be in 2nd grade and Zach will be in Kindergarten. Abby will continue to go to daycare, where she loves to go! Ben will watch her for about 2 days a week.

I am still teaching at Norris Elementary School in Firth, NE. I can't believe that I am entering my 13th year of teaching! Ben is still a police officer with Lincoln. He works 2:30pm-2:30am on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and every other Saturday.

Other than running the boys around for all of their sports and lessons (I get a couple weeks reprieve until it starts up again!) nothing new or exciting is going on! We are still loving the country life. This afternoon Ben's dad and I are going to take the kids to the county fair......that is after I take the boys to get their haircuts!

I almost forgot! Happy anniversary Mom & Dad- 38 years and counting.......

Jen