Last Day of School

This was Mallory and Peyton on their first day of school- Pre K 3 and  Mother's Day Out. September 2011.

Here they are on their LAST day of school- Pre K3 and Mother's Day Out.  May 2012.

Oh My goodness, Peyton grew!  He lost some of his "baby face". And as usual Mallory dressed herself for the occasion, I wonder if this dress is any indication of the college she will attend :).  Both of them are taller, leaner, and just look less like my little babies.  What a difference a school year makes.

We are so blessed to have a wonderful preschool and MDO for all 3 children.  Peyton has loved his class, teacher, and friends in his 3-year-old class.  He is confident, sweet, and loves all of the hands on learning he receives.

Mallory adores school. She has developed a special bond with her teacher- Ms. Joan.  I don't know what she is going to do without her next year!  If you ask Mallory, "Who Loves You?" she immediately shouts back, "JOAN LOVES ME!"  They are kindred spirits those 2 and exactly what Mallory needed in her life this year. We are so thankful for her year with Ms. Joan.

On the last day of school we joined Peyton on the playground for his end-of-year picnic.  Nolan joined in on the fun too.

Now we  anxiously wait for the beginning of summer school (I'm already ready!) and then a new year with Peyton's last year of preschool.  It will be the last year of a house full of preschoolers/toddlers with long days at home and daily life without a schedule.  We plan to make the most of our time all together!

Batman and Foofa

I don't know that it gets any more precious than this.  These 2 wanted to put their costumes on at bedtime.  Mallory was sleeping on Peyton's trundle bed because Big Peyton was sleeping in her room and they decided to sleep together. When we checked on them later we found them like this.  Batman and Foofa, 4 and 2.  What a magical moment.

Chim Chimeree- Again!

When Mallory was 13 months old I found this.

Now Nolan is EXACTLY 13 months old and I just found this. Same fireplace.  Different Baby.

In true Nolan form he appears to be eating the ashes and soot rather than just playing in it.

How did this happen? I was on the computer in the same room and thought the 3 of them were quietly watching Curious George.  I heard Mallory say, "Nolan has YUCKIES!" and turned around to find this.

Is fireplace diving a new developmental stage for 1-year-olds?  I couldn't make this stuff up!  And we just recently let our guard down and took down the box that usually blocks the fireplace opening.  The box is now back up!

Scene of the Crime. Where was Batman when I needed him? He usually alerts me about this type of stuff!

 On the way to the shower!

Don't worry, I removed that piece of rock from his mouth as soon as I snapped this picture :)  Baby boy is now all clean.


13 Month old Babies!!! You keep me on my toes and know how to make an ordinary morning a lot more interesting!