Wacky Wednesday

Today was "Wacky Wednesday" in Hannah's pre-K class. We had fun picking out her wacky outfit this morning, although Hannah was a bit nervous about wearing her bright yellow swimsuit cover-up. She remembers the time she was wearing it last summer and got stung by a wasp at the park. She believes the wasp stung her because he thought she was a sunflower. So, when I pulled it out of the drawer, she got tears in her eyes and said, "But Mommy, what if a bee thinks I'm a flower and tries to sting me again!?!" I told her that since it was about 33 degrees outside & sleeting this morning, I was pretty sure we would not run into any bees or wasps on our way to school.

I registered Hannah for Kindergarten on Tuesday. We went to the school with her buddy Peyton & her Mom right after pre-k. They had tables set up for parents to fill out paperwork, and one of the Kindergarten teachers asked the girls if they'd like to see her classroom. They both trotted off right after her, and she showed them her class (complete with actual Kindergarten kids, because she had a class going). She also showed them the nurses office and the library. Hannah was so excited....she came running back to me saying " Mommy, you have to see this...there is a whole nurse hospital in this school!!" :)

How do you measure a year?

I'm back. Yes, I know it's been over a year since my last post. No, I'm not going to recap the entire year of 2010. I'm going to jump straight into what is going on NOW!

Hannah Grace will turn 5 next month. She is a more amazing and loving daughter than I could have ever hoped for. She is incredibly smart and soft-hearted; clever and hilarious. She will finish up her last year of preschool this Spring...and then it is the big yellow cheese wagon for her! She is super excited, but I just can't believe I have an "almost " Kindergartener. Wasn't it only last week that our little family of 3 was just starting out, living in Music City? Hannah is precious to me, and I have loved being home with her for these 5 years. I hope to continue staying home with the girls as long as I can....there is nothing in the world I would trade it for.

Sadie Everett is a gorgeous, silly, wild-hearted 2 1/2 year olds. She literally cracks us up everyday. She is half baby still, and half big girl (if not half teen-ager!) She loves her babydolls, playdoh, and almost anything that Hannah likes. I say this because she wants to be exactly like Hannah...and will repeat exactly what Hannah says....and will walk exactly how Hannah walks. Though she strives to like her big sister, Sadie's own little personality shines right on through. She is considerably more fearless than Hannah, which is awesome because she can encourage Hannah to try something that she normally would not attempt if Sadie were not around.

Together, they are quite a pair. The play together, fight together...and miss each other when they are not together. Sadie asks about Hannah all morning, every morning while Hannah is in school. Then finally, 1:00 comes and Sadie barges into Ms. Gretchen's classroom and takes back her sister.

I don't know if the future holds more children for us, but I am so thankful those 2 blondes have each other to love. And I'm even more thankful for how complete they have made my life in the past several years.

And just like that, my quiet time is over....more to come soon.

Love,

Sarah

Sledding

Well, today is the first day back on our normal routine. Hannah got to school, Sadie is down for a nap, and now I'm having a golden hour of silence. The house is a wreck, and I should probably be cleaning like a good little "home maker"...but I'm much too in love with my new laptop! This is a pic that Chad took last week when we were finally able to sled down the backyard hill. The snow had been much too deep up until recently. It started to melt away, then we got another dumping of about 2 inches...which made for perfect sledding. We had fun :)

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! Today is the first day of 2010, and we have had a lazy post- Christmas week. Chad has been home since Christmas eve...and I'm not sure if I remember the 4 of us ever being in the house together for over a week straight. It has been SO nice having him home all week, and I think I'm officially spoiled rotten.
We had a wonderful Christmas! It was different this year in that it was the first year we didn't go to VA. Beach for the Holidays. But I have to say, it has been one of my favorite Christmas'. I decorated the entire house (even got my crafty bug on), PREPARED MEALS ( i know, i shocked myself too), played in the snow (all 20 inches of it!), and had a blast watching the girls open thier gifts of Christmas morning! Hannah is the perfect age for the whole Santa phenomenon and we had so much fun doing all of our Santa traditions. And her face when she saw all the gifts under the tree was just precious. She was amazed!! Definately one of my favorite things about being a parent.
I also can't think of a time when we've had a white Christmas AND a white New Year's before. All this snow has been a lot of fun. The only thing that stunk was that the "Blizzard of 2009" foiled our plans to head to South Boston to see Chad's family. But luckily, I got to spend time with all my local family.... and my parents and Erin& Matt came up here. It was nice having my parents here for Christmas dinner....not to mention, it was like a 2nd Christmas for the girls when they got here.
Yes, all in all...2009 shaped up quite nicely. And I only hope that 2010 will bring even more peace & happiness to my family. I truly do not have much to wish for. I'm a lucky woman. I may not have everything I want, but I'm so blessed to have everything I need. I hope that 2010 brings you all health and happiness. Love to you all!
Joe & Charlotte, we can't wait to see you next weekend!

Giggles

I love this video of Hannah making Sadie laugh....

Our Tree

It's that time of year again! We got our tree last weekend...in the snow storm. We found a place called Meadows Farms Nursery...they had rows upon rows of trees. When you found the perfect one, you were supposed to ring these jingle bells...and someone came running up to help you. Then all we had to do was go into their warm little shop and sip on free cocoa while we waited for the tree to be tied to the van. I think that will be our special spot to purchase our tree every year. It was very fun!...and put us into the holiday spirit.

My monkey girl

I may not have any monkey boys in my house...but I sure do have a monkey GIRL.