BK had her first round of swim lessons this summer. I foresee this being an every summer event, until she decides otherwise. But, if the swim lessons in the future go as smoothly as these, I think we'll be taking them for a while. I couldn't believe the progress she made in a few short weeks. She went from being unsure when it came to putting her head under the water, to swimming by herself under water. She gained confidence, and her love for the water grew by leaps and bounds. I wasn't prepared for the shock I would feel when I watched her tiny body swim without any support. My heart just about stopped, I held by breath, each and every time. I knew she was okay, and if she couldn't swim … [Read more...]
graduation Thursday
Today was a busy day! My day started off at school with kindergarten graduation. The kiddo's did an amazing job sharing what they've learned about the 7 Habits (we're a Leader In Me school and trying our best to implement the program into every facet of the school). I'm going to miss this group as they move on to first grade, we've had a fun year. I did pick up a cute new dress, that I'd love to have in every pattern they make. You can find the dress here and the shoes here. After our graduation was over, I headed to BK's school to see her end of the year program. She and I should probably have a real talk about how to stand on stage and not pull up her dress the whole time. That … [Read more...]
tomorrow you are three, BK
Braylen Kate, Tomorrow you will hold up three of the most adorable fingers and proclaim that you are indeed, three years old. You've practiced holding up those three fingers for weeks and tomorrow is the day. When I tucked you in last night, I wiped away tears and I stayed around even after you fell asleep. I watched you sleep for a few minutes and for a moment I couldn't convince myself that you would be three soon. I can still see so much of that sweet newborn in you while you sleep, when everything is quiet. 1,095 days ago you came into this world, tiny and perfect, and even though it's only been three years, it's hard to remember a time when you weren't with us. My heart is full of … [Read more...]