The Highlife

With the sun in her face and the wind to her back Miss Olivia rode the dirt trail on her bike. She was so proud of herself. She tore down the first hill and raced up the next hill. Awesome!

The Mishap

From today and beyond I will forever be known as:

THE MOM WHO THROWS THE HOMEWORK AWAY.

Apparently there was a mix up in Ava’s class with the backpacks last week. She and some other girl have the same bag. The teacher gave the kids the wrong ones, homework and folder (with their names on them) included.

Normally I don’t take the backpacks out of the truck because if I do I usually forget them on the next school day. So instead I grab the stuff from the folder, close the bag, and leave it in the truck.

Here in lies the problem.

I didn't look at the front of the folder.

I reached in, grabbed her loot, and brought it in the house. I praised Ava for her work and we left it on their table for a day or two and then I threw it away over the weekend.

So we get to school today and the girl shouts, "That’s my bag Ava." Say what???

So I said, “Oh well. It was no problem.” The teacher replies, “Do you have K’s work for her mom?” Knowing damn well I don’t I smiled and shook my head. Again I’m asked if maybe it’s somewhere in my house… Umm didn’t we cover that with the head shake???

So I said, “You can give her mom Ava’s work. It’s quite alright. You know, so she can have something to take home.” Both teachers gave me a strange and well deserved look I might add and said, “Well it’s not her work.”

You guys gave me the fake backpack and fake Ava homework. Don’t look at me funny. Now I’m not even sure if I took home the right kid.

(Ava's homework courtesy of the Good Mom who doesn't throw her kid's homework away. Or mine for that matter!)

Rainy Day

Nothing, not even a little rain, can stop these two from having a blast!

Monkey Monkey

First Day of GymnasticsThey show no fear.

Olivia's in the 5-7 year old class and is allowed to do a few more things than Ava can do in her class. She feels like a big girl according to her. Here, in this photo, I think the goal is to learn how to do a front flip over this bar. More pictures next week.

Pajama Day

Doesn't this happy face say it all? It's PJ Day and picnic.
BFF's trading birthday gifts.
Look out. Livy is ready for PJ day.
This picture reminds me of the photos you'd see in People Magazine when the celebrity is caught coming out of a restaurant. They glace around all shifty eyed trying to not look like they see the paparazzi. Good job Liv.

Halloween Party- Olivia

Cinderella looked beautiful for her ball at school. Liv has this thing about dresses and how she only wants to wear the ones that go out as she is demonstrating in the above picture. If they don't twirl, they don't get worn. Thankfully this gown does both.

Here they are on the march to school. These kids can't wait to get into the classroom.

A few of the kids arrived early enough to snap a picture. The boy sitting next to Olivia used to be in love with her but now he's smitten on Liv's best friend who happens to be sitting on the other side of him. Chaos at an early age. It's all OK though. Liv has a new little love interest. She's going to marry him. (This is what you get when your kids get hook on The Little Mermaid. There's got to be a wedding everyday.)

Thankfully Ava hates boys. Today she has to sit in between two of them and she tried to move her chair. Her teacher told her she has to try it and that it wouldn't be nice if they said they didn't want to sit next to her. We'll see how this goes later today. It's Ava first PJ party and picnic at school.

So as far as Liv's party went all the kids came out with hoards of candy and toys. Sunday, the real Halloween, was followed up with the daytime trick or treating at the outdoor mall. Liv ran into one of her school friends right when we got there so she and the friend and Ava all held hands and trick or treated all of the stores together. It was liberating being able to talk to the girl's mom while Dave, a.k.a. Super Dad, shuttled them all in and out of every store. He worked up a sweat and looked great doing it.

Later that night we did the run through our neighborhood. Tori and Brody hooked up with us after awhile and the kids ran up to all the houses together. Barb and I hung back while Super Dave toted the kids around. It's good that I have an excellent husband. If I didn't these kids would wear me out right down to the ground. Thank God for some miracles. Now if only he could win the lotto....

Grammie's New Dog

Grammie and Papa rescued a dog. There's actually a whole sorted story about it which I don't have time for since I am dog-ass tired from being up since 4 AM but anyways here she is in all of her glory.

Everyone loves Foxy, even Sugar the meanie.