First Day of School

Well, today was rough. My last "baby" went off to Kindergarten today. He was super excited after meeting his teacher on Friday (Mrs. Soper who Brandon had for Kindergarten too WOOHOO). I fought back tears at the bus stop this morning although Ryan was not fooled. He said I know you are going to cry mom and it's okay cause I love you lots. How sweet is that?? Both Brandon and Ryan could not wait for the bus this morning. When the bus arrived after a quick kiss goodbye from both they ran to bus beaming. Ryan was thrilled. Then once it pulled away, I burst into tears and watched the bus pull away. I came the house and was crying for a bit then went to meet up with some mom's from our school for coffee this morning. That helped quite a bit. I really missed them today and was chomping at the bit to know how their first day went. They got off the bus with HUGE smiles and ran straight for Eddie and I and were little chatter boxes about their day. All is right with the world, while I am still a little sad that my "baby" is growing up.... I am so proud of him for not being scared and running straight at Kindergarten head on. Ryan told me that he stayed in the green today, did not move to red and gave me a high five. This means, he was good all day no discipline. That's my boy!

Check out our First Day Duds

Kindergartners where ID tags the first two weeks

so they have bus, home and teacher info in one place.

Heading to the bus stop

The mad dash to the bus

Here they come, they made it home!

Running to the house at the end of the day all SMILES

Eddie Hits the BIG 40!

I have to start off this Blog by saying we have the BEST FRIENDS EVER! Last night Eddie and I went out to catch a movie as the kids are still up in Maryland with Grammy. I have enlisted two friends to decorate the yard for Eddie's 40th birthday. Now, I need to give you a little background so you get how truly funny and priceless this has been! I have had all of this stuff hidden in my trunk. I gave my spare car key to one friend for access. Eddie was trying to insist we take my car and I had to fight him so we would not and he thought I had presents or something hidden inside. I was texting the two friends all day yesterday with instructions and confirming our plans to exit the house. We were in the movie and I get a text that the job has been completed. Eddie is like, really, you cannot even go to a movie and not be texting. My friends decided to hide at an empty for sale house across the street because they wanted to see the show. I texted them back as we entered the neighborhood. As we turned onto the street, Eddie was like what the F*** someone vandalized our house. I burst into laughter I could not hold it in anymore. I almost fell out of the truck laughing so hard! Our friends came running across the street and Eddie was just in shock that I/We had gotten him! After much razzing about turning the BIG 40, our friends bid us good night and I waited until this morning to get the pictures. It was even better in daylight. Our neighborhood walkers have all been stopping to read all the signs. I am sure there will be plans for retribution next year and I say bring it! I love you babe, Happy Birthday!

Get the shot already, I am ready to hide!

He's creeping up behind you....

End of Summer Pool Fun....

Today we packed our PB&J sandwiches, fruit, yogurt and juice boxes and headed to the pool for was our last day there this summer :-( . They will be spending most of next week visiting Grammy in Maryland while Aunt Lindsay, Uncle Corey and James are on vacation. The boys have LOVED being at the pool all summer and today was AWESOME because Ryan actually started swimming without his vest for the first time AND under water! I have been trying to teach him to float all summer and his butt and legs keep sinking so today I thought, lets try under water face in and all and go for it. After a few quick cues and Brandon's help HE DID IT! It was so fun to watch him and he was so proud of himself. Brandon helped me by taking most of these pictures below of Ryan while I worked with his swimming. Below are two videos of Ryan and of Brandon too as his swimming has gotten so much stronger this summer and he has learned how to bring up his head for air.

We've got our sunscreen, can we swim already????

Look at me NO VEST! I DID IT!
Going a little deeper - 4ft need a vest

Brandon my fish playing in the pool