Back to the routine...

The start of the school year has been uneventful.  That is totally fine with me, of course!  We've already gotten ourselves back into the typical routine.  I have to say my least favorite part of the routine is still packing lunches…surprise!  I've been saying that for years…right, Kelly Pag?! :)  I've been trying so hard to be really efficient at it this year, instead of getting side tracked.  I've even been doing as much as I can while dinner is cooking, like putting nuts in bags, or making fruit salad.  It's helping, but it's not helping change my attitude!

The girls are doing well.  They both love school, and although they are happy when I pick them up at the end of the day, they never seem too sad when I leave them, which makes my life so much easier!  I've noticed such a quick change in Anna and how she's growing up so quickly.  No longer is she pulling at my legs crying while I'm cooking dinner, (interested in yet another nap) instead her and Claire play so well together, and it's wonderful to see.  Claire loves her sister, and is always very thoughtful with her…Anna on the other hand is a master at ripping things out of Claire's hands, and taking the very toy Claire was playing with.  I find it pretty amusing, but I'm also trying hard to teach Anna to share, even though she's a bit young to fully comprehend what I'm asking of her.  Anna also has her 1 year well check up next week, so I have no updates on her as far as that goes.  I can tell you that she still does not have any teeth, and I can't feel anything or see anything, so I'm interested to see if the doctor feels anything.

I have no plans for our long weekend, which is fine with me!  I'm just glad I have an extra day at home!
Hope you're having a good week!

Did I show you the cookies I made to give to the new teachers in my building?  I wanted to personally introduce myself to them, and what better way to welcome them than with a few cookies?!

And here is a picture of Anna that was posted on the daycare website.