Sounds crazy, but today was the first day of school here in Arizona...and we had some exciting milestones. Spencer started Jr. High, and Emily started kindergarden! It was kind of weird just having Dylan at home all day. The house was so quiet! I had all these projects planned, but I didn't get anything done. I kept looking the clock and wondering what they were doing at school. When everyone got home, it was fun to hear about their first day. They all had a great time, and are excited about the rest of the year. Dylan was especially excited to have all the "big kids" back. I think Annie was, too. Her tail was wagging furiously when she saw them. I guess I'm too boring for the dog. The girls were really cute. I went to pick them up, and I was waiting and waiting, then around the corner I see them walking together, holding hands. I'm so glad Emmy has Hallie. Hallie is such a great helper, and I know she'll takes good care of Emily.
I don't know if Dylan's day was so exciting. This morning, we walked the girls to the bus stop, and as soon as the bus drove away, Dylan says, "Mommy when the girls coming back?". It was really cute, but kind of sad. I wasn't sure how he would handle this change. After that, we went to the gym and he was really clingy and apprehensive about me leaving. He's NEVER like that. Usually, he doesn't even look at me and lets himself in. The rest of the day, he followed me around and wanted to be held alot. I felt sad for him. Emily is his best friend, and I know he was missing her. Spencer and Hallie, too. It was nice to have everyone here in the summer to entertain each other. I'm really hoping to do some special things with him the next few months before this baby comes. Tommorrow I want to check out a little gymnastics/kids gym and maybe a karate studio. I want him to feel like he's a big boy and he gets to do things the other kids don't because he is home with me and not at school. Hopefully we can get potty-training out of the way. He'll wear underpants for a few hours but then he'll declare that he's done and want a diaper again. I love that little boy!
I wasn't super slick at the first day of school pictures. I didn't even get one of Spencer (but he has to leave at 7:30 to get to school on time.) I actually did bring my camera to the bus stop- I wanted to get one of Emily in front of the bus. But as soon as it pulled up, she was quick to get on. She was super excited to ride the bus. Oh well.
I hope everyone is just as excited in a few months from now!
