First week of Kindergarten

After a rocky start, Otis came home of Friday with a big white smiley face and a "Great Day" comment on his sheet! We celebrated by having chocolate milk at Sonic on the way home. He was so excited and proud of himself and I was too. For those just catching up, I met with his teacher this morning because he came home 2 days in a row with a red face. Both Otis and I were worried about this pattern (and Little O's comments about his behavior). So whatever worked- the meeting, no TV, no Bakagun the long discussions, whatever, we are glad. I think he has figured it out and we are gearing up for a great year!

All caught up

I think I am officially caught up with the blogs! Maybe with kids in school I'll be able to blog more consistently. Don't count on it though, I bet I can find a few things to do to take up that extra alone time! Payton and I are sitting at home today, he is playing quietly, and I am on the computer and doing laundry (when am I not?) One little one at home is much quieter! But I wouldn't trade my pair of boys for anything. I never would have believed it! Mom of two boys and loving it. Where did that come from? I always wanted a girl, since I can remember. Little girls were just my favorite. Now, I love my friends little girls and sometimes they let me borrow them, but I am definitely a mom of boys. We are starting Football practice next week, and then our Saturdays will be filled with games and the weeks with practice. We'll see how it goes. I hope he enjoys it like he did last year. I am including a picture of Payton, since the last weeks have been mostly about Otis!

First day of Kindergarten

Cross Timbers will never be the same! Little Otis has begun school and he is excited. I took him for his first day, and I remembered to take pictures at home and at school. That might qualify as a miracle for those of you who know my history with my camera. But, I got it all! Payton starts next week, I hope I can repeat my performance! Little Otis wasn't even nervous, he went in, got his name tag, sat in his line and marched to class. His teacher wasn't there, but his substitute was nice and his first day went without a hitch. I didn't even cry. I am so excited for him to begin his learning journey, that it didn't seem sad to me at all. I know, he's been learning all along, but I loved school, and I hope the same for him. Kindergarten, here we go....

Loose tooth to Lost tooth

Little Otis lost his first tooth on Friday August 22! It was a surprise to us all. While brushing his teeth on Wednesday, I noticed that he had a gap on the bottom, and I asked him if he had hit his mouth anywhere, he said no. When he got up on Thursday, he was so excited when he realized that on of his front teeth was loose. (gap explained) By Friday on the way to Big Daddy's, it was in his hand. That was fast!! He feels so grown up now. Losing baby teeth and all. I forget that even though he is just starting kindergarten, he will be 6 soon. He's on schedule I guess. Anyway, the Tooth fairy brought him $2.00 the next morning. (I assured him that this must be a first tooth bonus- not to expect it every time, dad's idea) He was so excited! He bought Bakugan cards (what else is there?) and paid with his money. Our boy is growing up.

Blann Family Day of Fun

Here are some zoo pictures. Otis took a day off from work and we took the kids to the zoo in Ft Worth and named it the "Blann family day of fun!". We like to name things as most of you know. What a great day! The kids were great, the animals were fun, and it didn't get hot until we were leaving. All in all, you couldn't have asked for a better day. The kids got to stuff their own zoo animals and these have very happily joined the webkinz in the boys rooms. Little O got a rhino, and Payton a leopard. It was a lot of fun watching them look at the animals. We do love our zoo. Next year, we may get passes so we can go as much as we want. They both also loved the train. It went in and out of the station 15 times or so, (a wheel was off line) so we got an extended ride. They didn't mind, but dad and I were tired and it was getting hot, as mentioned before. I'm so glad we took the day before the school year begins, and we have less time together. The reality of that is setting in.