Just a few things...

Lots to blog about today. First, we'll start by saying, "Happy Anniversary!" to Cailean's parents, Duncan and Joyce! We hope you enjoyed the day.

Last night mom watched the boys while Cailean and I were at Parents Night at the Kirk Pre-school. Miss Brenda is starting her 19th year and we are so happy that she continues to show so much energy and excitement. She is awesome! We met Gavin's teachers for the year, Miss Cindy and Miss Susie. I think Gavin will really enjoy having them! He's in the same class as Connor, Katie, David and Will. They were together last year. I signed up to help with the Christmas party for his class. I always take that party out of all the holidays because it's a good timeframe for my work. I also sign up for the easiest playdough color...pink! LOL When we got home and mom left, Ian was hysterically crying. He said he misses Mimi so much and he didn't want her to leave. Poor little guy. So, he got my cell phone and called her up to tell her that he misses her. Ahhh... Anyway, Gavin and I go tomorrow morning at 9:30am for him to meet half his class and to meet both teachers. Wish us luck!

Ian seems to be adjusting to first grade. I am really hoping that he gets out there at recess and joins other groups. He seems to just tell us he plays by himself, which makes me a little sad. He said he wants the soccer ball to come out and I'm wondering if this isn't allowed right now because the kids have to learn to follow the rules. I remember last year it was a few months or maybe just weeks before a ball was allowed on the playground. Once soccer was okay at recess, then that is all I think Ian did. I'm looking forward to September 9, which is my first day to volunteer in his classroom. It'll be neat to meet his classmates and see Ian in action! I'll take Wednesday mornings this year and Cailean will have Friday mornings. Cailean is jealous that Mrs. Harris asked me to be the head parent of the class. I guess only one parent volunteered to be co-parent (and I'm pretty sure it wasn't Cailean!!!). I don't mind...just didn't write anything down initially to give others an opportunity. So yea...Cailean is jealous! hehe

This morning Connor and Kim came over. It is soooooo cute watching Gavin and Connor play together. They went camping in our house, played with lots of toys and just had a great time. They each had a spoon and Gavin said they wanted ice cream. This was at 10:45am. I said no and they put the spoons back and played with the trucks. It's about 11:15am now and Kim and I are at the table with our calendars out trying to figure out a night to get together over at our house to have dinner and toast marshmallows. We've been talking about doing this for months, but we never have our schedules in front of us. Well, all of a sudden we hear some giggling down the hallway and I heard the freezer (like nobody closed the door). We go over and close the door and head to Gavin's room. What do we see??? Two little boys...each with a spoon AND about to share a container of ice cream!!!!!! I said with a chuckle, "YOU ARE BUSTED!!!" Probably not the best choice of words, but they just came out! I told them I wanted to get the camera and Gavin told me no pictures!!! So, I get the 2 spoons and ice cream and we head back into the kitchen. On the way out, we hear Gavin tell Connor, "I got you busted!!" That was hilarious!!! I guarantee you that Gavin was the ring leader on this one!!! FOR SURE!

Gavin was so sad to see his partner in crime leave, but Gavin had to head over to Pekai's since I had to work this afternoon.

Our fun day continues...

After Ian got out of school, we met Jessica, Luke and Ben at the bowling alley. The boys played one game and then did one arcade. They did a great job taking turns and enjoyed their time together! Jessica and I were trying to catch up on different things between keeping the kids in line, cheering them on and helping them out! Gosh...Jessica, we are great multi-taskers!!!