Track out!! (Leo's first!)

Jason was in school one week and then Leo and Olivia tracked out. So much for a routine! My plan was for Leo and Olivia to do "home school" on the mornings Jason goes to school so I could work, and we would do fun things the other days. My plan sort of worked! Ha! Here are our track out activities so far:

Friday, September 8: A surprise picnic lunch in Kindergarten to celebrate the last day of the quarter and the book the kids read called, "The Day the Relatives Came." 

Wallaby walk and fun run--I got no pictures, but this is a cute little activity sponsored by the elementary school's PTA and the gym teacher there. It's just a walk around the neighborhood where we get to see our kids interacting with their friends and teachers. Leo was adorable walking with a little girl from his class and another friend!

Saturday: Nicholas built shelves for Olivia's room and the kids were happy to help! And have some playground and inside play time!

Sunday: Nicholas and Olivia went kayaking for YGuides, and the boys and I went to Crowder park.

Monday: The piano tuner came! He's so cool!

We also bought the tank for a fish...

Tuesday: Home school! And Middle Creek Park.

Wednesday: Pullen park

And, we got a beta fish!! It's Olivia's and she is thrilled! Welcome to our family, Treasure!

Thursday: We packed snacks for snack pantry at school, did a little home school, then had a play date with Leo's friend from school whose big sister is friends with Olivia. Jason tagged along!

Plus, we have piano and violin lessons on Thursdays. I was exhausted by the end of the day!

Friday: Life and Science museum 

And then later, we had a play date at Ritter park with one of Leo's preschool friends, Dmitri.

Saturday: NC State vs. Furman--Nicholas got tickets from NC State for being awesome! The tickets were great and the parking spot was close! We brought our babysitter, Ally, to help in case Jason had to take a nap. He didn't, but we had a great time!

Sunday: We were so tired. Especially me! But, I found out Excederin Migraine helps my varicose veins. Yay!

Olivia had a play date with the neighbor and Nicholas and I did some chores.

Monday: Olivia had violin, I vacuumed and mopped the house, and we ran errands. Then we played outside with friends.

Tuesday: Jason had school, I had a room mom meeting, Leo had piano lessons, and we went to Ritter park. We packed for our trip. 

Wednesday: We went to Kids Together playground with friends and then had a play date at the neighbor's! Then we cleaned out the refrigerator and got everything ready for our trip!

Jason's first day of 2 year old preschool

Jason had his first day of two-year-old preschool on September 5, and he loved it! He walked in with no tears, played, snacked, and had a potty break with no problem! So happy he likes his school!

And here are a few that his teacher has taken:

Jason can speak so much more this year that I am hearing a lot more about music class, the playground, the toys, and snack time. So much fun! He even told me he played with our neighbor who is in a different class on the playground, and the neighbor confirmed!

What's the buzz? Here's what's happening!

Pool days are coming to an end, but we sure have enjoyed walking to the pool whenever we felt like it and taking an hour or three to play in the water!

We've been hitting all the playgrounds and parks we can while Olivia and Leo are at school, 

And taking advantage of Leo's new two-wheeling skills when we are all together!

We've been to the Natural Science Museum on early release day,

And to lots of parks and playgrounds and around home after school and on the weekend...

Nicholas is building shelves for Olivia's bedroom, so the boys had to get in on the building, too, with their own personal weapon holders! 

And there has been roller skating and tea parties, too!

Life is good!

Boosterathon photos!

The kids had a great time at Boosterathon on August 25! They ran their little hearts out and surpassed their running goals of 35 laps. Here are some pictures of the craziness that was Boosterathon fun run! Thanks to all the donors!