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The picture of the Boys with their Bikes tied together, did not last long. I just thought it was so funny when they did it, because it's something my brother and I have tried when we were younger! lol. Olivia had her first day of Second Grade and Channing had his first day of Kindergarten today! It didn't start out so well for Channing. He was very sad and clingy to me. Nervous. He didn't want to let go of my hand and if you know Channing, well, he never likes to hold hands. He's very independent. I was so glad I could be there with him on his first day. While playing on the playground, he fell and hit his head on the monkey bars. I had to take him to the nurse to get an Ice pack. Olivia blended right in well with her friends. She didn't have any problems whatsoever and LOVES her teacher! This year, her teacher seems very calm, nurturing and full of positive reinforcement. Last year's teacher never provided that kind of atmosphere. I left the school around 11 and prayed that the kids would have a great day! They did!!!
Luckily for Gavin, I am watching a 3 year old boy during the day so it gives him a playmate while his siblngs are away. Had it not been for the kids I watch, Gavin would be sad and longing for Channing and Olivia. He did ask me about 3 seperate times when they would be home. I love how close they are to each other.
I started watching kids yesterday. It went better than I thought it would!! It's so nice having some extra income come in and to top it off, these kids are awesome! Maggie, is the youngest. She is 15 months old and is soo teenytiny. She is still wearing size 6-9 month clothes. She is the sweetest little thing. The picture of Gavin holding hands with his new buddy Will! They get along so well!

Gavin's teachers stopped by for a home visit! Gavin will be in the PM Preschool class! He is so excited. He will be in preschool for 2 years. Olivia and channing's teachers are still on strke, so until futher notice, they will be out of school. Olivia will be in Second Grade and Channing will be in Kindergarten! They are excited to start.

The kids and I had a wonderful visit in Ohio! It was so great spending time with Julie and her kids. We miss them so much. On our last full day, Mike's dad and family met us at the Columbus Zoo. They could only stay for a few hours and then had to head back. The kids and I left on Tues to be back in time for school. Unfortunatel, our Teachers are on a Strike, therefore, the kids are unable to attend until further notice. :(

Olivia told me that she wanted bangs, so bangs is what she got! ;) We are ready for back-to-school! Their school supplies are sorted and ready for when we get back from Ohio. We leave tomorrow! Sooo excited! :) :) :)

Mommy/daughter time

The boys stayed the night at my best friend, Ashlee's house, while Olivia and I had a Mother/daughter night! We went to Kartville and had a blast! Olivia absolutely loved it! I had not been there since I was a kid. Funny, how it looked exactly as I remembered it! They have Dune buggies, go Karts, bumper boats and mini golf. We didn't make it to mini golf, but Olivia had a blast driving the karts around! When we returned home, we set up camp on the livingroom floor and watched, Soul Surfer! Great night!

The kids and I are counting down the last few weeks of Summer Break. Sad... :( We are Extremely excited for our upcoming annual Ohio trip to stay with The Gunnarson family! It has been a tradition that we all look forward to. Julie's husband goes on his annual fishing trip for a week, and during that time, the kids and I go and keep Julie company and re-visit all of our favorite hot spots!
When we return home, the kids will be starting school the very next day. Half day. It's crazy to think how fast the Summer really did go by this year. The kids are really excited to start school! I'm glad to see them excited and I try to keep them as excited as possible!
This past weekend, we took the kids along with Channing's buddy, Austen, to see the Smurf movie. It was really cute! Austen stayed the night and the boys had a blast playing together. The next day following, my good friend Cyndi, who is Oivia's best friend Emily's, mom, Took all 3 of my kids overnight so that I could have some time to myself to get housework caught up. It was extremely nice of her and MUCH appreciated!!! I was able to get everything accomplished that I had on my list! Mike has been working crazy long hours and I have been with the kids 24/7. Friday night, my good friend Ashlee is taking the boys overnight for me to spend time with them and I think I'm going to use that time to take Olivia to see a movie, just me and her time. :) Life is precious and it goes by too fast.