Ouchy.

This little girl has nails that grow just as fast as her mama. They get clipped every other day. But somehow an edge was missed and she plunged it into her little nose, where now a little half-moon red mark resides for a little while. ouchy.
It was deep, I just had to put something on it. So a little neosporin on a q-tip, and then I didn't want her to touch it so daddy made a little tiny band-aid to cover the neosporin.

oh...those juicy lips.

but such a trooper :)


Parenting mistake #1 : No band-aids. Mommy laid her in her crib for 10 minutes to do her make-up, came back, band-aid was gone! I searched everywhere realizing the choking hazard it had now become, and found it squished in her hand...phew!

a chapter closed.

and this one involved a lot of packing.

Of course when one chapter closes another one of new opportunity opens. I have been so blessed with my teaching career. I've had eight years of teaching young minds and molding a new generation. I loved every second of working with my kids. How could I not smile every moment with 6 and 7 year olds? So innocent, adorable, and funny. They can't help but to brighten your day. How lucky was I to be surrounded by that and also be able to leave a little imprint on their lives? Teach them to read, to write, to love learning and most of all to see the good in others, in yourself and in life.

8 years. 1,376 school days. 138 little minds. 276 parents. 14 adorable performances. a master's degree. educator of the year. endless smiles and new things learned.

this was a pretty good chapter.

and now with a new little student ready to pack it up and move on to the next.


ooohhh, the books.......my dear, just wait for all the things mommy has in store for you. :) so many sweet dreams ahead of you...

I'm not sure when life will take me back to teaching.
But I'm pretty excited about this next chapter in store for us.

Thank your teachers endlessly. They do more and carry more on their plate than you could ever imagine. I think ahead to Quinn's future teachers and have often thought I will be such a tough parent, but then again I think I won't be....because I just know all the love they are pouring into her.

bring it on.

School is officially out for summer. This means more family time for us and we are thrilled. Monday marked the last day of school. Quinn and I shared in part of the festivities at mommy's school and caught a piece of Field Day. It was very strange having her with me as I was surrounded by so many of my students over the past few years. "My kids" I had always considered them, and they always will be...but such a strange thing now to go from 138 kids to 1 tiny little one that has taken over my heart more than I ever could have imagined.
It was great to see many of my students, but I was especially glad to be there for my class who have just graduated from 5th grade and are now moving on to middle school. This was my first looping class. I know I was a large part of their lives, as they were in mine. They left such a lasting impression on me as a unique and incredibly special group of children that I can only pray Quinn will find herself surrounded by such friends and classmates when she embarks on her journey through school. Love them all to pieces.
A special day with mommy

rockin' a new magnificent outfit, perfect for a sunny day.

loving hats.
serious little movie star.
too cute, you just have to see the back of it.
lots of snuggles and funny faces in store with daddy this summer.
bring on the barbecue.
bring on summer yellow with equally sunny smiles.
bring on the dancing for no reason.
bring on the summer dazes and peaceful moments of a warm breezy afternoon... and just taking it all in.
summer, we are so ready for you.

bring it on.

delight.

Not sure what she is thinking, but it sure looks delightful.

Hope you find this kind of delight in your day today.

two girls and some shopping bags.

Today we got to do some "real" shopping. :) I say that meaning not to the grocery store, Wal-mart, or Target (although Target is fantastic). Nope, today we got to go do some good ol' fashioned girly shopping together. And it was an absolutely gorgeous day, 82 - sunny - no humidity. Lots of walking, lots of talking, and lots of looking at adorable clothes. Most for you, and a little for mama too. Oh, had I forgotten how much I love H&M. It's been forever. What a good girl you were to be so patient for me to peruse the store for a while.

It was a perfect day.

and she spins.

This is our entertainment these days. :)

in starting position... on your marks...get set...
go.


crossing the finish line...and she is tuckered out.
I'm pretty sure she did a whole lot of this in my belly. :)

Good morning silly little girl.