Happy Birthday

This week I celebrated my 38th birthday. Just seeing that makes me feel old, even though I really don't feel like I'm close to 40. But then again, what is that suppose to feel like? I have always felt like age is what you make it. I know people that flipped out about turning 30, sure it seems scary but it really is like every other birthday. Or at least mine was.

Spencer is really getting into what a birthday is and he had gone out with his Daddy to get a gift for me and it was the sweetest things to see him have a secret. My clue was that he went to a store...which is the same clue Tim and I give each other at Christmas. That kids picks up fast but of course the only thing he truly cared about was cake and when we would have it. He is truly my child as I love all things cake and related to cake. Just don't give me any of that fondant or whipped icing! I am a buttercream gal through and through.

For those of you who follow me on Twitter, you may have seen my NC license plate, which reads 1 LUCKY B and of course that can be taken two ways. In Greek my name means honey bee, which explains my affinity for all things honey. Also I am fond of bees, as long as they don't try to sting me. Anyway, I am one lucky b and to go along with that I received the queen bee Pandora charm, which is adorable!

But of course there is the other connotation that is alluded to which starts with b and ends in itch. I don't mind and apparently it rings true because my lovely sister sent a card that made me laugh. Got to love family, right?

I have to admit the highlight of my evening was getting dressed up and having a nice dinner with Tim. I almost didn't know how to act! And while we did talk about the kids some, we mostly talked about things we never seem to be able to get to when we are in the thick of parenting. It was nice to enjoy my meal without having to share or wrangle or repeat the same thing...over and over. Maybe I need a birthday dinner at least once a month???

Now that I have my birthday out of the way...bring on Christmas! Anyone ready for it? Have you started shopping?

Back To School 2012

It's that time of year again and living in a state that does school year around, it seemed school was starting every week for the last two months. But finally it was our turn for back to school. And personally? I like having school start in September after Labor Day, it makes it so much more official.

This year Spencer is in the three year old preschool class and is having lunch at school. This works out well for two reasons...one being I have an extra hour to run errands and I also have two less meals to worry about every week. Yay!

I know for some, school can be very stressful and finding the perfect school or the most popular school can have some parents lose sleep for weeks...not us. We really just wanted a place where we felt comfortable and that had space. I am lucky to have a child that rolls with the punches and was super excited about being able to go to school. I think he is a lot like his momma...who doesn't mind change.

Preschool 2012

 The only person that was not so happy about school? Teagan...she bawled her pretty little eyes out at having to leave her big brother behind. I think she would have happily stayed with him and not even noticed I was gone. It is amazing to see their relationship as siblings continue to grow each day. I hope they will always be each others best friend.

I'd tell you what Spencer did his first day...but getting anything out of him is like pulling teeth. I need to get more creative with my questions so that he has to say more than no or yes. But I am happy to say he did eat most of the lunch I packed which made me feel better about him having lunch at school. Hopefully that will last the whole year.

How about you? How did your kids do this new school year? Anyone shed tears? I think my tears are holding back until Kindergarten...when I will probably be the inconsolable mother in the parking lot.