A First Ever!

Just some thoughts and happenings on my day today

-Today was the 1st time I sent a child to school. The beginning of a new era and the ending of one that was very special to me. Brooklyn is an incredible girl. I missed her so much today. I dropped her off and bawled for a good 20 minutes (she never looked back). I went to the gym and as we walked up to the door I missed her helping me with the kids then I missed her opening the door for me as I struggled keeping the boys contained and finally getting the door open. The day went on like this and I realized how much she helps and hardly ever complains.

-My cousin and Jessica went shopping for Brooklyn and picked out the most adorable outfit for her to wear on the 1st day of school. When I laid it out for her to wear she said, "I don't want to wear that!" and decided to wear this outfit instead.









I think it is cute but I am bummed I spent any money on a really cute dress. I should have known better! I decided that in this situation that the book "Parenting with Love and Logic" is right and I need to let her decide. No matter what she is adorable. I love her!

-Brooklyn told me that for her treat when she got home she wanted a cupcake so I went to the store and found on clearance a giant cupcake mold. So I made it and let her decorate it when she got home. I love my new toy and Brooklyn loved her cake.



-I am so sad that I do not get my special Brooklyn time any more but I look forward to getting to spend that time with Allie. I have already started working with her and she knows all her colors and she knows almost all of her shapes. Next numbers and letters.

-I hope I was a good enough mom that I made her ready for this new world that I threw her into. I know she is smart enough. But she has been so sheltered, so adored, and so loved from the second she was born in some ways that would make life easier to handle but in others I wonder if she is ready for the sadness, and the negative things that sometimes this life has to offer.

-Just a few pictures of the boy!