School's Out!

Today was the last day of school. I am sad but happy at the same time. I know Jake and Julianna had such fun at school this year. But I will be glad for the break and chance to do fun things.

I went to Jake's end of the year party on Wednesday. Of course forgot my camera and took a few pictures on my phone but they are terrible. Oh well, I remembered all three kids! Anyway, Jake just finished his second year of preschool. He was in the Chimp class with Ms. Susan and Ms. Debbie. They were just wonderful teachers that made Jake's year fantastic! He was always excited to go to school and he has made lots of friends.

I think one of my proudest moments as a mom was Wednesday. The teachers were talking about each child and what they thought they might be when they grew up. Now sometimes the teacher said race car drive because they loved cars or a doctor because they loved the medical kit. Jake, they said, he would be a team leader. Because everyone loves playing with him and he is always kind and includes others. If someone is crying he will bring them a toy to make them feel better. Truly warms my heart to hear such wonderful things about Jake!

On to Julianna.  She is something.  She can find trouble in a heartbeat.  To give you an idea of what I am in for this summer. Yesterday at 9:30am the following had already happened.

1. I found her in the kitchen on top of the kitchen counter trying to get to the M&M's (I figured out later she accomplished this feat by climbing up the drawer pulls on the desk drawers)
2. Got her hair caught in a small hand fan that blows bubbles.
3. Snuck into Grace's room to cover her up with a blanket, of course waking her up since she put the blanket over Grace's little head.
4. Somehow got the washing machine door unlocked, open and pulled out the sopping wet clothes until she found her beloved "lovie" and then put the drenched lovie in the dryer with the dry laundry.

She is very sweet when she gets caught doing all of these things. She definitely keeps life interesting for us.  Anyway, she finished her last year of Parent's Morning Out and will move on to what she calls "Big Girl School." She will be a bunny next year and she can't wait to be at Jake's school.

So I guess I am looking forward to a summer filled with fun and mischief.  Jake always wants to know what we are doing next. Every night he asks what are we going to do tomorrow. I was not surprised when he started asking what we were going to do on our summer vacation. I said "Well I signed you guys up for some camps, we are going visit Grandma and Poppy in Ohio, going to the beach with Nana and Papa. We will probably visit the pool and the zoo and the Aquarium." Jake's reponse "That sure will be a fun day, what else are we going to do?" I think his daily expectations might be a little high.