Ummmm...how did that happen?

I just gave relationship advice to Reilly. YES, the boyfriend/girlfriend or girlfriend/girlfriend kind you are thinking of.

I'm pretty sure she turned 5 like 21 days ago....so somebody please tell me how I just had THAT conversation with her? I'm pretty sure it was the first of many times I'll tell her that there are plenty of fish in the sea, she'll have many boyfriends (or girlfriends) over the years, she'll find the right person later in life.

ummm....breathe mommy, breathe. Yes, you just had THAT talk.

Happy 6th Birthday, Brady!

We love you, and think about you every day! Happy birthday!

A Letter To My Son

First Day of Camp

Today starts the first day of camp. For Brooke that means swimming every day and lots of fun memories. For Reilly, it is a milestone. She is officially done with Preschool and is preparing for Kindergarten. Starting today, she swims twice a day. 8:00 a.m. Sharks Swim Team, and mid-day swim time with her class. And starting today, there is no more napping as they prepare for Kindergarten. She is a big girl now...which means pick-up will be ohhh so fun as we transition and get her used to a regular schedule which includes no naps. Both girls were looking forward to 8 weeks of fun!

Happy 5th Birthday, Reilly!

Reilly,

5 years old?!? How did that happen. Somehow 4 sounded like a baby still, 5 sounds like such a big girl! You are such a sweet, loving girl. You care about all others around you - friends and family. You have lots of friends and are very social.

At home you love to help us around the house, help your sister and hug mommy and daddy. You really love your sister and love taking care of her - even if she isn't always so nice to you ;-). You help her get dressed, you brush her teeth, you help her with her boo-boos and you love to snuggle with her.

You love spending time with your Grandma and calling Grandpa and Nana and skyping with Ben and Charlotte.

At school, you love art and dance. You are the tallest girl in your class...in fact there is only one kid taller than you, and he is 6 months older. You are the light of my life. I love you!!

-Mommy

5th Birthday Breakfast

Reilly's Preschool Graduation

Reilly graduated from Preschool last week. I had no idea I would be so emotional about it, but I really was! I started to cry when she walked in. They were very cute and sang several songs before getting their graduation certificate. Here are some highlights. Reilly is on the top row, in red, second from the left.

Slip and Slide

The girls have been playing with their slip and slide already for the past two months. And as I catch up on photos....I found these two from the end of April. Here is Reilly with Cousin Maera.



And here is Reilly, Brooke and Mitzvah Dooby.

Love

I'm cleaning out pictures and trying to catch up...and I came across this picture from last month and smiled.