The Twins Take on CPNS

The twins started CPNS. Their first day was today. I wasn't sure how Laney would be. She is very outgoing, but can get very shy at times. She did fine. They both did fine. There were a few criers (well, screamers!) and they ran right in. Logan ran in first and then Delaney followed. Mommy didn't even get to say goodbye. They went, they played, they had fun! We had a good day and I know they will love Mrs K and Mrs Skayak.
OH, and I am Room Parent this year! Soccer mom, PTA, Room Parent - how my life has changed!

Our Soccer Star Returns

Aidan is playing soccer again this fall for the Robbinsville Soccer Association. We are on the dark blue team, which makes Aidan happy. We were very fortunte to get Coach Jerry back. We also have some of the same teammates. I think we will have a good season!

Delaney's First Haircut

Today is a big day - Orientation AND Delaney's first haircut. She was very excited and woke up announcing that she was going to get her haircut like a princess. She brought her princess purse and told me she wanted to look like Sleeping Beauty. I thought this was going to go great and be fun. Silly me...she freaked! Crying and carrying on. Logan was in another seat getting his haircut and looking at her with a smirk. (I am sure he was thinking, what is wrong with that girl?)

They tried to encourage her by putting pink glitter in her hair - that didn't work. So we worked around the screams. This poor girl of mine - she is never going to take life in stride.

And you are probably wondering why was getting her first haircut at three years old- she wasn't blessed with nice hair (that is putting it mildly) and is still getting new hairlines and all. So, we finally just decided to clean it up and hope for the best.....

CPNS - here comes more Merritt's

Not only is my big boy off to Kindergarten but my twinkies are off to preschool! Delaney and Logan will be attending CPNS, the same school Aidan went to last year. They are very excited, or so it seems. Let's see how day one goes. They are going Tues and Thurs morning from 9-11:30. They have Mrs K for their teacher and I am thrilled. Mrs K was meant to be a preschool teacher. We met her today at Orientation. Delaney was excited until we got to the door, but she saw all the dolls and warmed up. Logan had no worries. He went right in. As usual, Logan worked his magic. He adored his cubby. He adored the kitchen area. They adored him. When they said goodbye, he was very proud to say "goodbye teachers" The assistant teacher was smitten by this blue eyed flirt and grabbed him and gave him the biggest hug. I know this was the right decision for Logan. He needs to feel loved, we will work out therapy on our own. Delaney is happy to have 8 girls in her class. Girls Rule, she says. Next Tuesday is the big day....can't wait to see how it goes!

Welcome to Kindergarten

Our journey has begun! Windsor School welcomed Aidan and boy are they lucky to have him (spoken like a true mommy!!) My baby is officially a Kindergartener. The bus didn't come this morning - always an adventure...poor kiddos had to wait until 10 AM for a bus! Eventually, it came and off he went. Of course, I was the mom with tears in her eyes. It was a good day, but he did say it was "long." Aidan's teacher called in the afternoon and spoke to Rob. She said that Aidan had a fantastic day. He was talking to her and to the children and was telling her all about Star Wars. You aren't shocked about that are you?

So....this journey has begun and although we know there are going to be some bumps in the road, we also know that Aidan is going to shine and succeed! We love you Buddy and congrats on this new chapter....

It's Almost Time...

Someone wake me up. My 8 lbs 2 ounce baby is now a tall handsome boy and off to Kindergarten! Is this for real? We had some last minute issues with good 'ol Robbinsville Public Schools and Aidan is now attending Windsor School. It's a small schoolhouse built in 1909, it reminds me alot of Crandall where I went to Kindergarten. We had some disappointments, especially since Aidan was looking forward to going to school with Sachi (our neighbor!), eating in a big cafeteria, and being with BIG kids. I guess he can wait until next year for that! Something to look forward to. Windsor is very cozy and warm place to be. Mrs Borsuk is his teacher and she seems very nice and caring. These are pictures from his Meet The Teacher day. In the end, I think it will work out well. It was a shock to readjust our thinking the week before school starts. But, this is life - a lesson to learn - be flexible and open to new adventures. We are ready....(I think....)