Magic Time Machine....

Saturday, we wanted to do something fun since we survived the first week of kindergarten! I wanted the weekend to be pretty low-key and fun, with no stress! So, we decided at the last minute to go to the Magic Time Machine, after our movie plans didn't work out. Luckily, I put my old camera in the diaper bag a week ago, so I can have an extra for things that pop up like this!

The kids ordered a magic potion drink. Madison thought it was pretty neat, and Nathan didn't know what to think at first! But he ended up drinking it after Madison showed she was okay after drinking hers.

This place is NOT crowded on Saturday for lunch....I think we were the only ones there for most of our lunch. So, the kids got to get up and dance to the music!

We had Velma from Scooby Doo for our waitress, and Madison thought that was pretty cool! I think she really thought it was THE Velma on TV. :) Then, later on, Captain Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean came by, and Nathan wasn't too sure of him. He hid his face under the table, and then would get brave and peek at him!

We had a good time, but I think it would've been a lot more fun going for dinner. Nothing was going on, and only Jack came to our table! But it was still a fun experience for the kids, and Michael and I hadn't been there in over 10 years!

Friday nights in our household....

Friday nights used to be fun and exciting (Madison would always look forward to watching a movie and eating popcorn).....but this is what it looks like now with our new schedules.
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At 7:00, these kids are TIRED. My poor babies are worn out.

Madison had a semi-rough week adjusting to school. A new building, new teachers, new friends, and a long day were a bit overwhelming to her. Plus the fact that she was picked on all week by a bully girl in her class. We're trying to get that settled, but I hate that she has to deal with that on top of everything else.

I am realizing more than ever how protective I am as a mother....and how I hurt when I see my baby hurt. It's been a pretty emotional week for all of us. I don't normally blog about "bad" things, but I'm hoping I can look back on this post VERY SOON and see how far we've come!!

I hope this 2nd week of school brings nothing but good for my sweet girl.

Second day of school....and still excited!

Madison had a GREAT first day of kindergarten! She was so excited to call everyone and talk about her day. I loved hearing every minute of it. She made some new friends, and even saw a girl from her dance class! She said she couldn't wait to go back, so I'd call that a successful first day!

She came home with this...and of course, I cried! I feel better today though, I'm not as emotional about it all. And to know she LOVES it makes it so much better!

Here she is ready to leave for her 2nd day of school - still VERY excited!

This morning as Nathan and I were walking out of school, he said, "Bye Mah-mah!" That's what he calls Madison. It was so sweet.

Nathan's 1st day without Madison...

Nathan didn't really seem sad that Madison was gone all day (maybe because he got all the attention and all the toys to himself!). He said her name several times and was very excited to go pick her up, but he had a fun day.
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We ate breakfast after dropping Madison off at school. Normally, he eats cereal just fine, and doesn't spill much at all. Michael and I were busy talking, and looked over to see what Nathan had done! He poured his entire bowl of cereal with milk onto his plate with the sausage biscuit, and he actually managed not to spill much of it in the process! He thought this was a much better way to eat it. CRAZY boy. I shouldn't have laughed and taken pictures, but it was too funny not to. Here's my stinker with his inside out bib....he has all of a sudden started asking for bibs!

Later. we met Gaga at a park in Garland, and he loved it! He especially loved the big kid slide!

He wanted to swing on the big boy swings instead of the baby swings!

We went over to Gaga's house so I could get a new stash of books to read! My mom is my library. :) Anyway, Nathan had found some glasses and decided to try them on, upside down. He wore them for quite a while, acting as serious as could be!

We missed having Madison with us, but knowing she's having fun on her own makes it okay!

Kindergarten....

Madison has been SO excited all summer long for this day to get here. She's been counting down on a calendar we made, and has talked about this for so long! Mommy and daddy, on the other hand, have NOT been looking forward to it. It officially means she's growing up. Real school. She's entered a new phase of her life, and it's hard to see her grow so fast. It's AMAZING watching her grow and learn and become her own person. But it's also sad, because I want her to stay little forever.
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Yesterday, we were talking about all the fun things she gets to do, and I said, "Mommy wants to go to kindergarten too! Can I come with you?" She said, "NOT in my classroom. You can come, but in another classroom. That's the deal!" I laughed, but really realized that the older she gets, the less she needs me. I know, I know, she's only 5, but it happens so quick.
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I woke her up this morning at 6:30...bright and early for our bright and early school! I'M going to have to adjust to this too! She was groggy, but after about 2 seconds, she started smiling after I said, "It's the first day of kindergarten!"

I tried to make her eggs and bagels look like Mickey Mouse with the raisins. She was laughing at me!

No more counting down! It's HERE!

We got a picture with her substitute teacher (Mrs. Carmichael). Her real teacher is having a baby TODAY and will be out for 6 weeks! I was worried at first about the transition, but Madison seems excited to hear about the baby and see pictures. Plus Mrs. Aldrich (her real teacher) said she was coming by each week to read them books, so they'll get to know her. I'm excited about having her - she won "teacher of the year" last year and is apparently VERY well liked! So we'll see. I guess I'll get a picture of Madison with Mrs. Aldrich when she comes back!

My big girl! I still can't believe she's in kindergarten now. I told myself I wouldn't cry, and when I said goodbye, tears just started flowing. I've been choking up all morning! I just pray that God wraps His arms around my baby today and helps her to be confident and happy! I can NOT wait to pick her up at 2:30 to see how her day was.

More summer fun....

We went to the Jack Carter Pool in Plano today, and of course had a lot of fun! Anything with water and slides = fun!

Nathan's favorite....stairs! Up and down, up and down, up and down...

Nathan wanted daddy's glasses, and wouldn't give them back until I remembered we had some of his in the bag!

It was so funny....Nathan would climb up the stairs, sit down, cross his hands, and was motionless. He was being very serious!

Madison made a little boy friend while we were here....they were so cute trying to splash each other!

And after about 5 seconds in the car....

I just realized I have a ton more pictures of Nathan, but it's because Madison is so quick and ON-THE-GO! Anyway, this was our official "last summer fun outing" for the year, and the kids really enjoyed it. So did Michael and I!