NyCee's 1st Day of Pre-K

NyCee started preschool today. She was so excited. About two weeks ago, we started marking "Xs" on the calendar to count down the start of her school year. Yesterday, we attended an open house and she was so excited that she ran up and hugged her teacher as soon as we walked in the room.

Her class is held in a portable in the back of the school. She literally was running up the walk away to get in line to enter class.

Before the kids enter the classroom, they say the class cheer: "I think I can. I think I can. I think I can. I will try." They also move their arms like a train and then walk into the class.

I walked into the room to give the teacher's aide a few papers that I needed to complete. NyCee said, "Mom, you can't come in." Neither one of us cried. I thought I would be teary eyed but I wasn't. She is just so big and smart. NyCee and Tyler are just reminders of how good God has been to me over the years.

When I arrived at the school to pick up her, she ran down the ramp with her first assignment. It is a pink hand print with a poem written by the teacher.

We spent the afternoon together. We had lunch at Red Lobster and then went shopping for school clothes. Tyler was with the sitter and hung out with his bud JD. Today just reminded me of why I am working so diligently to secure a full-time faculty position. It will provide me the time so desperately needed to attend my family.

4 Chicks and 1 dude weekend

On Friday, NyCee had a slumber party. We started off the night by going to Peter Piper Pizza where they had pizza and played video games. Even Tyler tried to play all the games were he could slam his hand on a button and tickets would spit out.

Although his absolute favorite part was eating the pizza.

After dinner, we returned to my house where the girls played games, dress up, watched a movie, and of course had manis and pedis.

Shown above: (Emily (5), Olivia (5), Megan (7), NyCee (4) and Tyler (2).

Tyler held his own these last couple of days. There were times when the girls would try and gang up on him about something but he was not having it. I think a little part of him enjoyed all the girl attention he was receiving also.

This morning everyone started waking up at the crack of dawn. They played down stairs in the play room for about 15-20 minutes while I got dressed. We enjoyed pancakes, bacon, and strawberries for breakfast. Then, we went to the park for a little while. After the park, a movie - Nanny McPhee (didn't make me feel pretty inside.) And of course, church this afternoon! Needless to write, I am pooped out.

But, NyCee had a good time and she was an excellent host. I am so proud of how much she has grown and matured.

"Mommy, Buddy took off his bottoms"

WOW! Son, Really?!?!?!?! He took off his big boy bottoms and threw them up in the air. They landed on the light. When I walked into the room, he was butt naked and laughing. Laughing really hard and saying "Look mommy. Bottoms."

Inseparable

If they are not together in one bed,

it's the other bed.

Exactly why did we move into a 4 bedroom house for them to sleep in the same room?

And the gifts keep a coming...

I received this dress today from the Houston director team bought this as a birthday gift to me. They are an amazing group of people.


I also received a beautiful, handmade earring and necklace set from Dionne. The stones are from Jerusalem.



Additionally, I received a gift card from another friend. I have dinner plans this weekend with friends.

God is so MAGNIFICENT!!!!

36!

Today, is my 36th birthday. I am so blessed. I was thinking this morning about how far I have come from just three years ago. It was three years ago today that my former spouse and I separated. That seems like so long ago compared to where I am now.

When I arrived at work this morning, my team decorated my desk.

Later in the morning, I received the bouquet of white roses (my favorite) along with a gift card, and breakfast which included an apple filled croissant. Yummo!

Of course, family and friends send cards and well wishes text messages. I have purposed to not stare at where I was, rather, focus on where I am going. God has blessed me with unbelievable favor. I am in awe of how much can be accomplished when you make the choice to be successful.

God is amazing. Happy Birthday to me!

Staying Dry

So, Tyler is progressing with the potty training. When we came home this evening, he put on big boy underwear. No accidents. He does well with going to the potty when I tell him to go. We are working on getting him to tell me when he has to go. But we are getting closer to being diaper- free!

Open House Pre-K

Today, NyCee met her teacher and toured her classroom. It was very exciting. She immediately picked out her name on the board, found her seat in the classroom, and identified all the colors on the wall.

I told her the name of her school and we repeated it several times so she would get it. This is very exciting! She doesn't actually start school until 8/31.

It is hard to believe my "bumblebee" is 4 years old and going to school. I feel like she was just born. Time really is a very precious comodity.

Mouth Full of Metal

So, the past week has been painful. OMG! So Thursday, I had braces put on my teeth. And yes, they have pink ribbons. I couldn't resist!

The process was easy. The shift of the teeth part is uncomfortable. Eating, is a chore! Why the braces at almost 36 years old?

Well, I had a slight overbite. When I went to the consultation, the orthodontist showed me I have crowding and my bite is very shallow. So, the braces will actually help me and is not just for vanity purposes. HAHAHA!

Other than that, nothing much is going on. NyCee goes to school at the end of the month so of course pictures will be made available of that event.

Poopie Potty Progress

I am so proud of Tyler. Earlier this evening, he was standing at the top of the stairs saying, "Mommy, I finished." Well, he was in the bath tub so I thought he was finished with his bath and wanted to get out. I went upstairs to see poopie in the potty. He got out of the tub and sat on the potty all by himself! Yipee! We are making progress. He also as told me when he has had to put pee-pee in the potty a couple of times tonight. SCORE!!! We are on our way to no more diapers!

Man Irony Ended

Well, a few months ago I told you about man irony. The three different men in my life. Well, today there are none. Well, one cute little guy who is so adorable and fun-loving (Little Fred.) Guy A is still cute but we will not date.

Guy B- Chip (sent me a box of better made potato chips) he is married. He forgot to mention that little tid bit.

Guy C - the doctor who wanted to marry me, well, let's just write that he has been released to pursue the woman that God has for him. He is a sweet man but just not the man for me.

Now, my focus is on finding a better paying job. Although the time has ended, it felt good to be reminded that someone thought I was beautiful and fun-loving. Even if it was for a short time.