Evelyn's First Day at Grace Mother's Day Out

First Day of School

I have no idea why time is flying by this fast, but it hurts this momma to know my baby girl is big enough to go to Mother's Day Out. I still remember bringing the twins - and this week I am going look at PreK schools for them!

This morning was crazy, no crazier than any other morning mind you, but still crazy. We were all trying to get out the door and for some reason no matter what time we wake up we still can't get out of the door until 8:30! After Timmy helped load all of the kiddos it was time for the twins to bring their baby sister to her very first day of school! They were very excited that she was going to baby school!

These lovely ladies also took care of Riggs and Avery! Evelyn is surely going to gets lots of loving (spoiling) from Ms. Gail and Ms. Savannah! It was so good seeing so many familiar faces at Grace. I am really looking forward to the network of mommies again!

Leaving my baby girl...I think I might have cried if I had been alone. But I had to hold my composure to for the twins!

On our way out Sweet Evelyn was crying as Ms. Savannah rocked her for her morning nap. I'm sure she is going to do great today! After all she is the "good" one!

My Three Angels!!!
My Big Kids

Daddy wasn't able to go to drop off but I know he was thinking about his baby girl! This is what he posted on facebook: started Baby Evelyn in daycare today - first day of school. in 24 years or so, she'll be wrapping up her masters or law degree and generally getting ready to tackle the world. I've already written her graduation card (in my head). good luck, little one. we'll be here for you - every step.

The summer my babies grew up!

Tomorrow is Riggs and Avery's first day of school at Guchereau's! Where did the time go? I remember putting them at Grace when they had just learned to sit up. We had such a wonderful experience at Grace. I know the kids were loved every minute they were there. Thankfully I'll get to reconnect with all the Grace mom's and teacher's when Baby C is 6 months old!

Over the past few months I have seen my kids go from baby toddlers to full blown toddlers! Their level of communication and understanding is amazing to me! And let me tell you, they notice EVERYTHING! I can't get anything by those too, especially Avery. We definitely have to be more careful choosing our words.

We started the summer with our first swimming lessons, which I was very nervous about because we didn't spend much time in the pool last summer (ear infections and tubes will scare a momma from the pool!). Three weeks before swim lessons started we put them in my dad's pool and you would have thought we put them in boiling water! They HATED it and SCREAMED every minute. I was convinced we were going to have to cancel our swim class! However after the first few days, and an amazing swim coach at Crawfish Aquatics, my kids were LOVING the pool. All they could talk about was kick, kick, kick....paddle, paddle, paddle. Avery was the best floater of the class. Riggs was the bravest!

I tried to take the kids to the pool as often as I could, but that is a very hard task to do while pregnant! We managed to tag along to the Red's pool and Oakbourne pool with friends quite a few times. We even went down to Houma to spend the day at Lovie's pool. Then it got too darn hot to take them. Then the rains came. Then vacation. Then I realized it had been weeks since they had been in the pool! I immediately signed them up for lessons in August! (which BTW went great!!)

We spent a week in Lake Tahoe with all the cousins. The kids loved being with Chloe, Les, Vivi and Luke all day, everyday. It really was so much fun to see them interact and play non stop. Les, Chloe, Avery and Riggs all shared the bunk room, and to our surprise it worked out really well! Which was super important because I knew the kids would be moving out of the nursery when we got back! They did great flying (which was a huge relief!). The travel home about did me in, with all the walking I thought my back might just give out!

When we returned from Tahoe the kids had a huge surprise. Their room was now upstairs and they had new Dora and Cars toddler beds! They were so excited. The first week went by great. They loved going upstairs for bathtime and books and bedtime! The bedtime struggles they gave us before Tahoe were suddenly gone! It really made our lives easier. Why didn't we do this sooner?! They are still loving their new pad, and they are excited that the nursery is for baby sister. They even decided that baby sister needed to use Avery's crib because she is a girl!

The kids have also had the best time having sleepover's at Dearie's!!! They LOVE to go there and have adventures of all kinds. And from what Dearie tells me, they are super well behaved. They listen to her, eat well, and sleep great! They have their own little table to do arts and crafts and to dine at. They get to hang out with Aunt Steph and Eleanor Grace. They get to eat at the Picadilly. We especially love the treat to have the night and day off! The first time they slept at Dearie's I think I slept 12 hours straight! We are all looking forward to more sleepovers at Dearie's house, especially once Baby C arrives! I know they are getting old enough to really start making memories and I know they will always remember playing at Dearie's...mostly because it's way more fun than at Mommy's house!

Riggs, aka Rory, has become quite the golfer this summer. He has a natural talent that is amazing. Tim tries to take him and Avery to the golf course once a week. They love their quality time with Daddy and I'm not sure their is a better way for them to enjoy it!

The kids have also spent a lot of time with babysitters, mainly because we didn't have MDO for 6 weeks and with this pregnancy it is difficult for me to handle two 2.5 year olds! They love, Miss Meka, Miss Ashley, and Miss Reagan! I couldn't have gotten thru this summer without them!

As much as it saddens me that my babies are growing so fast, I am looking forward to taking a little breather between now and when Baby C arrives. It will be a time of rejuvenation that I desperately need ;)

Avery and Riggs, Mommy and Daddy love you so much. Good Luck tomorrow!

Avery walking

We tried to get a video of Avery walking, but every time the camera was pointed at her, she would sit and crawl. Anne and I got crafty and did a sneak attack. Anne had Avery walk to her and I filmed her from behind. Not the best video, but it gets the job done!

Way to go Avery!

He said Mama!!!

Big moment today, especially for me (Mommy). Tim and I were running around like crazy, frantically preparing for our first annual Christmas party, while Riggs chilled in his high chair in the living room, watching Baby Einstein and eating Cheerios. As I walked into the room, he lifted a pudgy hand in my general direction, looked dead at me, and said "Mama" (!!). Tim's repeated efforts at getting the kids do this (which, to date, have featured Tim saying "Mama" to the kids, only to have them respond 'Dadadadada" (Riggs) or "Abi" (Avery)) finally paid off.

Anything you can do I can do better....

Last week (June 5th to be exact!), within minutes of each other, Avery and Riggs rolled over (stomach to back) for the first time. Generally speaking, Riggs (like most little white boys) has been a little behind his sister in terms of accomplishments like this. This time, however, he beat Avery to the punch. He didn't win by much, maybe 90 seconds, but he was definitely the first to roll over.

Today, however, she took the crown back. He hasn't rolled over since (but he's been close), whereas she put on this rolling circus display going from back to tummy. Kids, if you ever read this (years from now, obviously), we're proud of you both.