stall talk

Lately, Daisy has been saying some really thoughtful, and sometimes funny and cute things and I really should post about them but I usually forget.

Last night we were at dinner and the girls needed to go to the restroom. We usually go into the same stall (mainly for security but also if one of the girls needs help.) However, Daisy sometimes asks to go by herself. Last night was one of those times. I felt is was safe - the restaurant was not crowded and our table was the first one near the restroom door. Once she got her door closed she realized the lock was too high for her to reach (I agree with her as I had to reach to lock the door that Rosie and I were in.)

In her quick thinking she said, "Oh, Mommy that's OK. I'll just keep talking so someone will know I'm in here."

And she did. She talked the entire stay in the stall. She never panicked that someone would walk in on her. I may be out of line but I think that she was being very resourceful for a four year old, don't you?

Catching up

I foolishly thought that once all four kids were in school, I wouldn't go so long in between posts. It seems that since Daisy started pre-school two weeks ago, things have only gotten busier. I've been spending time with Rosie's class, I cooked 78 meals in 3 hours with some friends last Friday (and did prep work leading up to that busy morning!) and I organized the kids rooms last week. Oh, and I had a few lunch dates with John Henry scattered throughout the last few weeks. We celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary on the 4th of this month. Who'd have thought....

The boys are playing soccer this fall. Their team has a web site - if you're interested, e-mail me and I'll send the link. I have some incredible 'action' shots of the first game but don't feel comfortable posting them because other kids are in the picture.



Before the first game. Can you tell it's an early game this Saturday morning?



Both girls are taking dance this year. This will be Rosie's fourth year to dance and Daisy's second year to dance. They both took gymnastics in the summer. Rosie decided she's not that interested in it but Daisy loves it. The kids have been doing homework while Daisy takes her hour long class of gymnastics once a week. So far, it's working out well.

All seem to be adjusting to school and the new schedule. On Daisy's second day of school, a little boy kissed her on the head. She was not happy about it at all!

First day of school, finally

Daisy was beside herself with excitement about starting school. She had a hard time sleeping last night. This morning when we were coming home from taking the other three to school she said, "Finally. I get to go to school. This has been a long, boring wait."

So much for all the things we did together these last few weeks while it was only the two of us.....