A Perfect Day

Today was a gorgeous day. The sun warmed our faces today. The sky was the perfect shade of blue.

I took the boys to my school as the Cross Country team was sponsoring the Pumpkin Run today. Austin sported his Nike running pants and matching shoes, and he and Ethan both wore their tie-dyed shirts I picked up for them yesterday from Warrens Cranberry Fest. Austin ran 1/4 mile then got to choose a pumpkin...and at the end after the 1/2 mile run, there were extra pumpkins so Ethan scrambled out of his stroller and chose two, and Austin chose a second pumpkin. There still were plenty left so I didn't feel bad that my kids chose two each.

Upon arriving home, we unloaded the pumpkins and placed them around the porch, and got a blanket out and grabbed some relaxation under that blue sky. Then the boys were off to the swings, back to the blanket, and then tore into a big cardboard box that became a 'house'. It kept both boys busy...and I had fun watching them pretend....

I enjoyed being lazy on that blanket with the boys. We shared ice cream, leafed through a magazine, tickled Ethan's bare feet....

A Name...

...that a 4 1/2 year old wrote all by himself!

Privacy Fence

So, soon the farmers will come and take down our 'privacy fence' .... 

Hitchin' a Ride

Today

Today we got up early.

Today we got ready with anticipation.

Today I sent my firstborn out of the house wearing a backpack I think is larger than he is.

Today Austin started 4 year old kindergarten (aka 4K).

Today I wore slingback heels that have left my feet sore and my mind wondering what I was thinking. What was I thinking?

Today I met some new students, and welcomed back returning students.

Today I realized all over again that I love teaching.

Today Austin was super excited to tell me all about his first day at 4K.