Last Day of 4's Preschool- 5/22/13

Here are my sweethearts on their last day of Preschool.  I know they don't look thrilled but that is my fault because on the first day of school I had them stand facing the sun to get their pics taken so I asked them to stand in the same place on the last day.  

Last day of school with Mrs. Lynch and Mrs. Bacon

May 21, 2013- Gwen's First Dance Recital

On 5/21/13, Gwen had her first Dance Recital through the Stretch and Grow Program.  Nana and Pap Pap came for a visit to watch the show.  Gwen was one of the older children in the class and seemed fairly focused on perfecting the ballet moves.  

 Off to the recital we go!

 Certificate time!

Hanging out afterwards with Nana and Pap.

May 19, 2013

Here is a sweet picture of the last time Reid had his special Mama Milk.  Even though he refused to latch since he was 11.5 months old, I continued to pump until he stopped requesting his "Mama Milk".  My nursing journey with him was quite a roller coaster but I am so glad that we worked through things so that he could receive the good stuff until he was 20 months old.  So many of my friends have told me that they nurse their babies because they believe it is the best thing for them but that they do not enjoy it.  I, on the other hand, truly enjoyed nursing my three littles.  It has been such an important part of my life for the past 4 years and it is a huge transition to move past it.  Thankfully i have snugly kids so I still get good snuggle time with them.

Mother's Day Trip to VA

Mother's Day Tea at Preschool- 5/8/13

On May 8, 2013, Gwen and Cole invited me to a Mother's Day Tea at Preschool complete with food, drinks and a little show.  Gwen was thrilled to be the mommy bird in the "Are you My Mother?" skit.  Cole was excited for me to guess how old he said I was (10 years old!).

 Cole getting ready to sing.

 Mommy bird

Cole and Gwen with Mrs. Bacon and Mrs. Lynch

Gwen's debut at Mommy Bird.

Gwen Can Ride a 2 Wheeler!

 In early April 2013, Gwen decided to try to ride her Big Girl Bike.  We didn't put the training wheels on it and she picked up it right away.  This is video of the first day Andy took her to the park to let her practice.  I was floored that she picked it up within minutes.  I guess that balance bike did its job!

Back to the Zoo

We had so much fun at the zoo that we decided to head back a few weeks later.  I remember thinking this day that things were getting more manageable as far as outings go now that Reid was older.  I remember sitting on a park bench with the kids and just enjoying listening to them talk to each other and giggle about the little things in their world.