I have no excuse...

This is my daughter on preschool. Whooped! She absolutely loves it, but every other day, she comes home as tired as can be. Today, she just quietly gathered blankets from the couches and set up camp while Joel was doing homework...it took several minutes before I realized all was quiet in the livingroom. I had to snap a few pics of this "peaceful Hanna" moment (they don't happen often 'round here!).

This weekend was busy for us. I hosted a bridal shower for Andy's sister at our house while the boys (7 in all) headed to Chicago for the Cubs-Cardinals game. During batting practice, Uncle Tim caught a foul ball and gave it to Joel! Cloud Nine, I tell ya! The only bummer was Andy getting car sick on the way up. But it was a good game for us Cub fans...sorry Uncle Jason...

Aunt Cindy made a gorgeous cake for the Pampered Chef shower. We had a fun time and, after the crowd cleared out and we had some quiet time for the youngsters in the house, us girls went out to dinner!

Clearly, blogging has not been on the priory list for awhile. I'll try to do better...

In other news, Hanna's gymnastics teacher said she can move up into the next leveled class (for 6 yr. olds +) This month, she'll be doing cartwheels and round-offs!

Preschool Sans "B"

Our baby started preschool today. She was so excited! Whereas Joel was wide-eyed and shy, Hanna jumped in the car and babbled the whole time. She marched right in and found her cubby and chair. The only thing that slowed her down was the girl who cried and threw herself on the floor in a fit of "I don't wanna stay!!!" (note the look of trying to smile for Mommy's camera, but keeping tabs on said girl!)

After being tucked in to bed last night, we were discussing the fun things to look forward to. Hanna said, "But most importantly Mommy, I won't need my B." (her purple rag of a blanket) Sure enough, she left it at home this morning without so much as a comment. When I picked her up this afternoon, going without her B or sucking her fingers was the first thing she mentioned. This could be our big break!!!

As I peruse these pictures, I'm making a mental note to NOT let her wear that dress again! Must've gotten a little too stretched out this summer...we're almost showin' a little too much for the preschool crowd. :0)

She's already asking me about Friday and stamping her feet wanting to return before then! I could've sworn she was just learning to walk and talk yesterday. Time flies....