Manuel...Party of Five

Splish-Splash to Dream Land

Just thought I'd share a couple of videos of Mia-Bug.

This one was last week in the tub. Like always, she loves the bath! She is finally realizing how much she can do and how fun it is to splash!

Here she is sleeping. I know what you're thinking... Really? Why video a sleeping baby??

Well, I heard her making noises, so I went to pick her up, but this is what I found.

My sweet girl was dreaming :)

Austyn has been feeling a little left out since Gannon started school. She is a big girl, too, and she just doesn't understand why she doesn't get to go to school.

We are doing our own "school" at home. We haven't done much, yet, but we'll get there.

Right now, we are working on numbers and counting. For some reason, when Austyn learned to count to twenty, sixteen was not on her map. She skips it every. single. time! That has been our focus.

Bryan made her a number chart on her chalkboard, and we have been practicing. After lunch I was cleaning the kitchen, and I could hear Austyn talking to Mia. I walked into the living room to find this:

Austyn was teaching Mia how to count! It was just the sweetest thing :)

First, by pointing to the chart...

...then, by counting on her fingers.

..and now she takes a bow, haha!

Mia was excited to learn from her new teacher!

Homework, Already?

We went to Gannon's school for Meet 'n Greet last week. We were able to meet his teacher, see his classroom, drop off his supplies, etc, etc...Oh, and fill out TONS of paperwork!

In the folder that was sent home with him was his first homework assignment. His school mascot is a Bobcat, and their colors are (are you ready for this??) PURPLE and GOLD!!

His assignment was to decorate a bobcat paw and send it back to school. For some reason, he was given two paws, so Austyn was able to join in on the fun!

You know we couldn't leave out the baby girl!

GEAUX Bobcats!!

Let's just hope he continues to be excited about homework! :)

One Down, Thirty-Five to Go!

I knew this day was coming. I knew it. I told myself I was ready. I thought I was. I really did. Who was I kidding?

Who knows what I am talking about?

Yep!

Gannon started Kindergarten!!

How are we here already? Isn't he just a baby??

Does this make anyone else tear up? No? Just me? Okay. Off to Kindergarten we go!

I have to say, I did really well the first two days. Bryan and I walked him in the first day. We got to see his classroom and all his little friends. We were able to help him put his lunch away and put his backpack in his locker. We were able to do it all together.

The second day, I walked him in again. ~~I wanted to be sure one last time that he knew how to get to his classroom.~~ Okay, let's be real...I didn't want to let go!

The third day, I asked him if he was ready to walk to class by himself. He excitedly replied, "Yes! You just walk me to the door, and I can get to my classroom all by myself!" Then I explained that I would just drive through the drop-off line and he would get out all by himself and go to class.

"Yes, Mama, yes!!"

He had a great first day! And first week!! He has made a few new friends, and even recognized an old friend from his day care! He loves Art, Music, and P.E.

Every day when I pick him up, I ask about his day. Friday, his response was, "Aw, MAMA!!! It's the same thing every. single. DAY!!!"

He is growing up so fast!! And he is so independent! I mean really...he may as well move out because he doesn't need me for much anymore ;)

One week down, thirty-five to go! I think this is going to be a great year!!

Bloopers!

As you all know, or should know, college football kicked off last night. GEAUX TIGERS!!

This is Mia's first football season! Gannon and Austyn were so excited, really! They were! They even told Mia stories about the Tigers and how great they are. They sang the Fight Song for her, and taught her how to cheer, L-S-U!!

Of course, the night wouldn't be complete without a photo of my lil Tigers!

Have you ever wondered how I seem to have my kids all smiling, or at least looking, at the camera at the same time?

I'll tell you...Persistence. Lots and lots of persistence!
Blooper Reel: GEAUX!