Thunder and Lightning

Asa and Jude made their soccer debut. They practice 30 minutes then play 30 minutes. It is during nap time and there is no time to go home after church so we didn't really know what to expect. They practiced, but by game time they were over it. Jude kept up but didn't try for the ball. Asa just wondered around like a zombie and looked at his daddy funny when he called his name. He could careless anything was going on around him. Titus was over it about five minutes in and threw himself out in the grass. This could be an interesting upcoming five weeks...

Preschool from the real camera and an Update

I am behind on life. I am catching up slowly. The boys started preschool on August 6. This was the first time they were away from us or my parents for any length of time. They go to church, but we are in the building. We have never left them anywhere. They did really good. So far, they like preschool. They give us the run down of what every kid in the class does everyday. Most days they want to go, but we all have the days where we want to stay in pajamas. They love Fridays the best. I think because B takes them for drive-thru lunch.

Asa informed us last week that he doesn't like to color and write. AND that is exactly why they are there so kindergarten won't be a shocker because at B's house you play...all day. They have learned a few little songs and colored alot. They tell you they don't learn anything, but are constantly mentioning something they did at school.

Here are our first day pictures. They are reality people. This is what it is like most every morning as far as getting ready and to the car. I am usually exhausted as I fly through the doors of EIS.

The Beach Trip I Forgot to Post

We went back to the beach with my family at the end of July and had a blast. We had to come home on Wednesday because I had to go back to work on Friday. Boo for short summers. The boys love the beach. I really think we could all live there, minus David who thinks sand should fall off as you exit the sand... Three boys who literally ROLL in the sand and coat themselves plus the daddy that doesn't want it in the car=fun to watch. For me. We had to detox Titus from being held. He still calls Nanny and Po-Ppa on his phone everyday in the car.  This trip was monumental. Nanny and Poppa never come to the beach. I remember twice walking around the time the sun went down. Never during the heat. Bring some great-grands into the picture they are there...We had to document the occasion. We celebrated Sue Sue's birthday while we were there too!

One day, Jason and Janna came to visit. My kids were thrilled. They loved all the big boys. We love the Carriers!

We Survived School Start 2014

Today, I woke up the earliest I have in my eight years of teaching. This year was different. I had two little people to get ready for preschool.

I was not worried about my class or anything at school. I can do that with my eyes closed now. I had a ball of nerves for dropping off Asa and Jude. They have NEVER been dropped off anywhere before other than with family and if we are in the same building. We talked and prepped the whole way there. They did great. Jude walked in asking when they were going to the playground and Asa looked like he might cry, but just stayed really close to Jude. Lisa dropped Bekah off shortly after and they said they loved playing with her.

I then dropped Titus off. I think he was in shock to be alone.

I made it to school by 7:15 which was pretty amazing if I do say so myself. I was proud.

I started the morning with 18. By 9:00 I had 21. By lunch I had 25. We started hauling in desks. That is more than I have in the eight years I have been teaching. It is a fun, big, full of life bunch. I am looking forward to a busy year. 1 day in the books.

Here is a glimpse into the real life of the Skinner's. Our 1st day of Preschool pictures: (Keeping it real over here...)