Two for One

I can't get out of the habit and even though I missed last week I promised myself I'd get a post up today. Last weekend Kenny's parents and grandma were here and we all had a great time. It was a great mental distraction for me. Monday came quickly and I packed my first school lunch, took too many pictures, tried to balance the attention with Elle too, and cried and cried as my first baby walked into a real elementary school cafeteria and sat down for lunch. As hard as I tried I did shed a few at the school but mostly let it out in the car after. Kenny, Elle, and I were all anxious for the 2:45 pick up. Rylan had a great day and asked why he couldn't stay longer. The rest of the week has gone just as well, minus the minor hiccup of forgetting his lunch bag in the class, fortunately I was able to go a little early the next day and pick it up, school crisis one-check! I am so glad he has this opportunity. We are all adjusting to this new schedule, especially little sister. She has even put on her backpack in hopes she could go to Blue Jay's (school mascot) too! I think he will be ready for kindergarten and hopefully some of his friends his making will be in his class next year. Bonus, Kenny and I have met a couple cool parents and it's making this whole experience all the better. I didn't get the pictures loaded yet, so next Friday's post will include pictures.

5 Minute Friday

We have been enjoying our staycation for sure! With just a couple more days left before normal returns we are grateful for a little cooler weather. Yesterday there was even some shade when the clouds gave a little relief every once in awhile-I'll take it! Next week is our last week before Rylan starts every day PreK. I am excited for him, for real excited. I was having mixed feelings but he is blossoming more and more the last couple weeks and I'm grateful for the timing. He is going to do great. I am a little concerned Elle will be missing her buddy, but at the same time as Rylan is blossoming, Elle and Blake are starting to play together more. I am so truly blessed that the three enjoy, protect, encourage and help one another. I love being able to watch these relationships.

5 Minute Friday

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A little of the haps around here. The bottom picture is of Rylan buttoning his shirt for the first time. Lots of firsts and milestones here lately. So read for the relaxing days of our stayaction starting now!!! I got to catch up with two Cali friends today and it felt so good :) I'm so lucky that my precious metals include silver and gold,totally unrelated to the olympics. Something that is related to the olympics, is the big kids newest "passions". Rylan wants to swim all the time, ALL the time. Elle wants to play water polo-that is just funny! I'm sure her papa would be proud though-must skip a generation. He would also be proud of the little man wanting to swim everyday. All these boys in my life are water dogs and despite Kenny's attempts over these last nine summers, I'm just a beach bum.

5 Minute Friday

Today marks our first year in Texas! Can't believe we have survived one year already. I'd have to say Spring in Texas is pretty amazing and I could def do without the intense heat of the summer, but if it meant giving up the sunshine then I'll keep my complaints to myself.  We have Elle's two month eye appointment today and hoping for more progress with the patching. After the first two months of patching she had improved her vision from 20/80 to 20/60 so we are praying for more good news. We continue to enjoy Austin more and more and still have a long list of things we want to do. It's really cool to be living in a place that always has something to do, usually free or inexpensive too. We are hoping to have a fun staycation the week after next. I'm especially excited for a couple days of sleeping in and letting daddy duty me in full effect! Happy weekend y'all!