School Days... Cool Days

The girls are both getting into the swing of their new classes. All of Darby's papers that are coming home are really good, and she has done well on her homework so far. She even seems excited about homework this year. No phonograph homework yet, it has been math stuff so far. My little chatterbox is very social, and because of this she did have to move her desk last week. On open house she picked the desk right next to our neighbor Kylie. I knew it could spell trouble!
Corgan is in Early preschool and doing well. The first day was a bit rough because when she came home I noticed she cut her dress several times with scissors,but we have discussed she is not on Project Runway yet.
I have been told she is doing well choosing her center to work/play in, and her weekly jobs.

First Grade

It seems impossible to me that Darby is starting First Grade. It seems like only yesterday I was potty training her, and picking out a new preschool! She was so excited about Open House tonight and I think she is going to have a very good year. She was so happy to see her friends and catch up. I am so proud of my little Boo! She is becoming so independent and has opinions about clothes, shoes, and everything. She is growing up, I just wish it would slow down a bit!

Memorial Day Weekend

We started the long weekend off right. Mike, the girls and I headed to the Farmers Market at Village Pointe. We scored some yummy spinach, salsa, and tomatoes. Mike is set to make bruscheta for the Memorial day BBQ, and the tomatoes look fantastic. Darby and I are excited to try the spinach out in a nice big green monster in the morning.
We spent a lot of time outdoors, and even though Darby was sad the neighbor girls were away I would never figure it out, because Corgan and her had a ball.

Popsicle breaks on the deck are always a favorite this time of year..



And all survived Corgan's first try at the slip and slide.






I can't wait to see what the rest of the long weekend has in store for us!

First recital!

Well I survived, and Darby had a blast. Saturday May 8th was Darby's first dance recital. She LOVED it, so I think it will be the first of many for me. I felt totally out of my element and it was a really tough few days. I am not used to putting makeup on my 5 year old, or curling her hair. It was tough stuff! It was wonderful to see how excited she was, and my younger sister was able to come into town to surprise her. Darby was so excited Kristin was in town, she is still talking about it. I was also surprised Corgan did SUCH a good job sitting still and watching the performance.

Munchies with Mommy!

For Mother's day I was able to attend Munchies with Mommy at Darby's school. We had a wonderful morning where we shared snacks, painted a pot together, and Darby recited poetry and sang songs. The drive back to work was a tough one as I realized I think it is the last Mother's Day I will attend a school "party" with Darby. First grade is right around the corner, and my baby is growing up. Darby and I painted the pot with my favorite color (green) and her favorite (purple) it was a wonderful gift and I adore it. Can't wait to have some free time so we can plant a flower in it together as well!
Corgan made me a wonderful picture frame, and she was so excited to give it to me. I am blessed!

Welcome Springtime

This weekend was busy but fun! Saturday Darby has swimming, and then we took Corgan for her first haircut. We took her to Sweet and Sassy where Darby gets her haircut, and they do this cut little "First Haircut package". It was adorable. She was scared at first, but did great. I was having second thoughts all day about cutting it, but it looks adorable and I am so glad I did it.
Saturday night Caitlyn came over for a play date and the girls all played well together and had a blast.
Sunday was Easter and it was a BEAUTIFUL day. We were surrounded by Family and the girls had so much fun playing with thier cousins outside.
The Easter bunny was good to us all, and we are all very excited for Spring and warm temperatures!

Easter Eggs!

Last night the girls colored Easter Eggs and we had a GREAT time!
Corgan liked to throw the eggs into the dye, she wasn't really about placing them in gently. Darby liked to draw cool designs or write words on them. They really worked together, and we had a very good family night. I would say my girls are very excited for the Easter Bunny's arrival this evening.
We plan on hitting an Easter Egg hunt later, and both girls will have a few tomorrow so it should be a fun weekend. The weather sounds like it is supposed to be beautiful as well!

It's Mosey

The phone rang at work yesterday afternoon. On the other end of the line I heard the sweetest voice. "Hi Momma! I Pee Pee potty School!"
Corgan called to tell me she went to the bathroom at school. I could hear how proud she was, so when I got home I asked her about it. My usual response is to clap and jump up and down, and as soon as I did that she giggled and started making funny faces.
I realized yesterday my baby is a little girl. Don't get me wrong she has been giving clues that this is happening. For example she knows her shapes, her colors, many letters of the alphabet, and how to count in Spanish (and she hasn't watched Dora a day in her life)
Corgan is my little comedian. She is always trying to make us laugh. She declares "I funny!" quite often.
She is loosing her "baby fat" and is sprouting up. I think she MAY be taller than Darby soon, as she already reaches her shoulder.
It's amazing how fast time flies, and I really need to remember to slow down and relish each and every moment with my little girls.
Darby and I sing a song to Mo all the time.
Whose the silliest girl in town?
"It's Mosey"
Whose the cutest girl around?
"it's Mosey"
The song goes on and on, because there are so many wonderful things about Corgan, or Mo as I like to call her.

3rd Quarter???

Say it ain't so.. Darby has only one quarter left of Kindergarten. It seems like only yesterday she was testing to see if she could get in,and Mike and I were trying to decide whether to send our little 4 year old to school.
Today Darby got her 3rd report card, and it was full of 1's (A's), and E's (Exceeds expectations). We are so proud of out little Boo. It amazes me the things she works on each day, and I cannot believe the things she has learned the past 7 months. She has put in a lot of hard word in the core program, and she loves to learn. We surprised her after dinner, and took her to Maggie Moo's for ice cream, and to go pick out a new bike. It was a wonderful night, despite the snow flurries! Hopefully they melt soon, and she can hit the pavement on her new wheels!

Busy Bees

This weekend was very busy! Darby had a lot going on. She was quite the social butterfly. Saturday started off with swim lessons at Millard South. She LOVED it. Every day she says, I wish I had swimming lessons today. I feel bad I didn't do it sooner but I am glad she is loving it! She had a gymnastics birthday party on Saturday for her friend Kylie, and Sunday her friend Elliot had a Tea Party birthday party. She had so much fun at each.
Corgan was getting inventive and stir crazy on Sunday. She put on an old winter hat, gloves, a sweater and underpants to go "shopping".
We had a wonderful weekend, and are looking forward to some warmer weather this week!

Weekend Warrior

The weekend flew by. Saturday I got up early and got Darby signed up for swimming lessons at Millard South. I got a pretty crummy time slot (10:30) which happens to be right during the Zumba class I like, so Mike will take her some weekends. Then Mike needed to help a friend move, so the girls and I went out for lunch, and shopped. Darby was really into picking out clothes, and she really doesn't need more clothes but I let her loose. I allowed her to pick out a few things. She fell in love with this yellow shirt that came with a scarf. She put it on as soon as we got home. She wore the scarf around her waist, in her hair, and around her neck.. TOO cute. She is all about fashion. I have no clue who this child belong to. Darby got to play outside with the neighbor girls too.. COME ON SPRING!!!
We also had picnic and movie night as usual, and the girls brought their anywhere chairs out and enjoyed the show. We watched Where the Wild Things are, which may be a bit old for the girls, even though they saw most of it at the theatre with their Daddy. Corgan roared throughout, and Darby cried at the end because she wanted Max to stay.

So you think you can have a weekend???

The weekend started off right. We had picnic and movie night on Friday as usual, and we watched Coraline, which is one of my favorites. Saturday I tried a Zumba class for the first time, and was feeling like getting outside only to find Darby wanted to be a homebody. We did have a lot of quality family time at home, that's for sure!
I figured it wasn't a big deal, and convinced her of a trip to the makeup store (Ulta) later in the evening.
Then Saturday night around 1am, started the worst night in recent memory. Corgan was sleeping in my bed, and Darby snuck in too. Mike tried to come to bed, but was too tired to fight with the girls so let them stay.
That's when the stomach flu hit Corgan.. And Darby's hair. Can you say EWWWWWW
Showers, laundry and 3 hours later we finally got some rest. Since my bed was indisposed I slept on Darby's floor.. Zumba + floor sleeping = am I really this old?
I am praying for spring and warm weather, and that health is our friend!

Puke, Puke, and more Puke!

Wow. My morning started off terrible. I had a rashy hive thing on my neck from a new face wash, I forgot the thing I went to the grocery store for, and then I forgot the $5.00 change I got at the little self check out thing at said store. I got to work, settled in and was telling my co- workers all about my bad luck morning, and about 30 minutes later the phone rang.
Darby was in the health room. On her way from the gym where Kids Network is held to her classroom she threw up all over herself. The Secretary told me the majority was all over her coat, so she couldn't wear that home. Which is great news since it was about 5 degrees out, and this coat I bought from Gap can only be washed in a high effeciency front loaded machine. Yeah, guess who doesn't have one of those. Guess who is triple checking labels on coats next time!!!
Poor Darby. She cannot keep anything down, and is miserable. My wonderful Dad ran to the store and picked her up some gatorade, but the poor little thing couldn't keep that in her little tummy either.
Hopefully Ms. Mo doesnt get this one. Darby is much easier to clean up after!

Oh the wonderful things....

So.. We have started trying to potty train Corgan. When I say trying, I should state it is really laid back with no pressure. We try to have her sit on the toilet when she wakes up, even though most days her diaper is like a brick, and we ask her periodically throughout the day. Yesterday morning she got up, said she wanted to potty and she went a little bit. I jumped up and down (if I had hoops I would fly through those bad boys) and we praised her. She walked out into the living room, and peed all over. Maybe we should diaper her right after from now on?

The girls had their annual check ups last night. Darby is 50% in both weight and height, and Mo is in the 90th for both. Both girls are doing great, and impressed their amazing pediatrician. I love her. I actually look forward to Dr. visits. It was a great night!

School Days!!!!

Well it happened, and Darby will tell you it is HUGE news! Darby was selected as the girl star of the week. She got to choose a prize (High School Musical mechanical pencils) and fill out a questionare all about herself. The "star" gets nominated by teachers for being good, listening, and being a star! She was so proud she had to call me on her ride home from school. We are so proud of our Star of the week!

Corgan told me all about birds tonight. It seems Birds may be the theme this week! She is so lucky to go to such a wonderful preschool/daycare. They choose a theme every week,and each day learn about it, do art projects centered around it, and explore.Last week was dinosaurs, and Toddler 2 was decorated with dinosaurs, and they did so many fun things! She attends Millard Public Schools Foundations Early Childhood Education Center, and it truly is all about education. She has so much fun and learns so much at the same time. We are lucky to be a part of the school, and I love that she was one of the very first babies to attend this awesome school!
Corgan gets so excited about learning, and it is so much fun to watch her grow and all the things she is able to learn!

Corgan turns 2!!!

This past week Corgan Ramona turned 2. Mom and Dad took the day off to spend with her, and the thing she most wanted to do was shop. It really makes me worry about whether or not I will have another totally girly girl. It was a fun day, and she really enjoyed the cake I made her. Corgan is a Yo Gabba Gabba addict, and well I am kind of like her dealer. What can I say YGG is a cool show! We had two cakes this week at our house. The sugar highs have been fun!!