Kindergarten

Yesterday I was the one with butterflies in my stomach as we prepared for Lydia's first day of school. I packed her bag and hung up her outfit all ready down to the underwear. The lunch and snacks were ready in the fridge and her hair was washed and teeth brushed. I think I checked the list of what to bring at least ten times. I felt like this will be the test of my mettle as a mother, how well I've prepared her for this day. This morning she bounced out the door happily with her too-heavy and too-big backpack crookedly on her back and the hood of her jacket sticking out sideways. She is so innocent, so openly walking into this sometimes cruel world. My mother heart begs the world to treat her with love and kindness. Hopefully we have loved her well enough and given her all the safety she'll need for this new adventure.

When we got to the school (I was pushing Sarah in the stroller and also had Tobias with me since Michael wasn't home) I met with the teacher to discuss Lydia's health issues. It was almost funny to see her expression when I explained about her risk for sudden death. She very quickly assured me that she would be updating her CPR, lol. ;) Leaving was made difficult by Tobias' sudden wails that he wanted to stay at the "school-bus" too (don't know where he got the bus part from). It was altogether unfair. So we took a detour and got some yummies at the bakery before heading home. It has been so quiet here today. Tobias has seemed a bit bored and wanting some extra attention. With Lydia only going every second day this first month it should ease the transition a bit I hope.

Here are the pictures I took of her this morning. I can't believe how big she is getting...

My Matching Munchkins!

On Sunday we dressed the kids in their matching outfits that Mommo bought them in July. It was almost impossible to get them to sit still enough for a picture but I think these ones captured their enthusiasm. Michael actually agreed to take the pictures before leaving for church, even though it meant a greater possibility for being late. In the end we made it just in time. ;)

Summer memories...

When I got up this morning and took out the garbage I noticed the sudden chill in the air and realized that our Summer is just about over. I love Fall. I love the crisp air, the changing leaves, the air of expectation as a new school year starts. But I also felt a bit of sadness. Maybe because it means the littlest member of our family is moving beyond the newborn stage. With her cooing and smiles and general awareness of the world she is no longer the fresh new bundle we brought home in June. I can't wait to get to know her but I also want to savor the newness for as long as I can. Another reason could be that for the first time in my life I will be the one to watch tearfully as my firstborn goes off on a new adventure by herself: kindergarten. She is sooooooo excited and talks about school and her teacher and learning French all day long. She truly is ready. But I wonder if her body is ready... With her penchant for developing every cold into pneumonia and the accompanying hospital stays (five in the last year) I worry about all the runny noses and dirty hands that school entails. Hopefully a full arsenal of hand sanitizers will do the trick.

Have a Happy September!

I'm taking the plunge!

After reading and following many great blogs in the last few years I have now decided to brave it and try writing my own. There certainly are some interesting things in our life to write about. Hopefully I'll be able to keep up. ;)