It all begins...again!

As if the kids energy isn't enough to wear me out, we throw a calendar filled Fall schedule into the mix.   I welcome the change of schedule as the kids have become skilled at fighting with one another, a lot! Ashlyn likes to control things, and Austin knows how to get under her skin. It makes for pulling hair (with chunks being removed), swinging arms, name calling, and a worn out mommy. Austin doesn't quite get the hang of time out just yet, so he will sit in mommy's lap being held down, but (just like his sister) it mostly leads to laughing. Why is it that my children are UNPHASED by punishment?!?!?!

As the pool closed, the schools and after school activities were gearing up. Austin was excited for weeks to be going to school with Ashlyn. He would walk around with his backpack and tell everyone he was going to school. The first day he cried lots when mommy left, and his teachers (Miss Maria and Miss Amy) said it took 45 minutes to warm up.  Week 2 had only 5 minutes of crying, then each week got better. He now runs in the door to great his friends and play. Not too bad for a 2 year old who is very attached to his mommy.  Mommy has welcomed the 2 hours alone every Monday by making the gym a weekly routine. 

Testing out the backpack

First day of preschool 2012

Ashlyn started ballet at St. Romaine's Academy of Dance.  There are only 2 other little girls in her class, which I think is good for her attention span.  She does 30 minutes of ballet and then 15 of jazz.  She certainly enjoys the freestyle of jazz a lot more, and is funny to watch her shake her stuff to her own beat. Nothing sweeter or cuter than a preschooler in her ballet attire, makes me want to be a little girl again. Otherwise she is super happy to be back at school with all her friends and same teachers (Miss Paula & Carla). And the broken arm didn't slow things down at gymnastics through the summer. She is growing more advanced, stronger, and talented every month.  I think she has a sweet spot for the sport, or maybe she just likes Miss Chelsea. 

First day of Ballet

Jazz with Miss Amy

My mini gymnast

My babies are both in school, I need to slow down time.  As I begin to feel better in my 2nd trimester,  I am trying to enjoy every moment before life gets even crazier with 3.