So last week we celebrated Emma's fifth birthday. She wanted a big party where we went swimming and had everyone stay the night. The kid must be on something because there was no way I was going to invite 5 little girls over to swim and sleep over. I would have had 9 kids to take care of, no thank you. So she settled for just her best friend and princess cupcakes and movies. She had a good time despite my not being superwoman. Here are some pictures from her little party.
More big news!! Today was the first day back to school. I can't believe that their summer vacation is over already. I remember having much more vacation time when I was a kid, we didn't start till after labor day and got out at the very beginning of June (I guess I'm showing my age). This year the girls are in the same school so...... they get to ride the bus (which really means I don't have to drive all over town like a taxi and I can stay in my pj's all day if I want). The bus picks them up and drops them off right in front of the house (this is great because I don't have to bring the boys down to a bus stop and it'll be even nicer when the baby comes). They were both so excited. Faith hadn't ridden the bus since Pre-K and this was Emma's very first time. They were so excited in fact that they didn't even give me a kiss goodbye. I was totally crushed. They could have a least faked liked they were going to miss me, I mean did I not carry them for nine months, give birth to them and feed and clothe them and buy them toys? All I wanted was a kiss.
They had a great first day. They both did really well about listening in class and behaving. At dinner all they could talk about was what they did at school. When I asked Faith what her favorite part of First Grade was she said,"Everything!!!" Emma said she loved nap time because they didn't make her go to sleep like I do (still don't understand what kids have against sleeping, I wish I could do more of it). I know they are going to have a great year.
