Finn is a Kindergartener

I can't believe my little baby boy is in Kindergarten. I was a little nervous about the transition to a new school. Finn is a creature of habit and does not really like change. I found out who Finn's teacher was about a week and a half before school started.
His teacher is new to my school and she seems awesome. she is super organized, nurturing, and a UT graduate to boot. Finn loves her class.
There were a few tears the first week (both me and him) when dropping him off in the morning, but Finn really fit in right away. He has been making friends easily and becoming really comfortable in his classroom.
I have always known that we are blessed to have such a sweet and well behaved child, but it has become even more obvious. Teachers have been coming up to me and telling how polite and sweet Finn is. We're so proud of him!
Finn even gets a homework assignment once a week. He is very excited about getting started on it, but he is pretty diligent about getting it done.

Move over Comaneci

Sloane took her first gymnastics class this summer. Keep in mind that it was a gymnastics class for ages 12-24 months so it was pretty basic skills being taught. The kids did circle movement time, the trampoline, slides, tunnels, and the balance beam. Sloane's favorite part is the trampoline and I could not get her to do the other activities that she was supposed to be participating in. My strong willed child makes the rules every time! She did learn how to do a somersault though.
The best part was that this class was the perfect excuse to buy Sloane a leotard. I'm not gonna lie, it was a little snug on her rollie poly body, but it was to die for cute.
I plan on putting Sloane in another gymnastics class in the Spring. I loved gymnastics when I was little and wish that I had stuck with it. Sloane seems to be very flexible and physical, so I think it might be a good activity for her.

Farewell to Summer

Our last week of summer we headed to San Antonio for one last hurrah. My dad and brother met us there to hang out in the Riverwalk area of San Antonio. We were able to visit the Children's Museum, Sea World, and the Rainforest cafe. The kids had a blast playing and seeing family before our summer came to an end.

Little Miss Independent

5 facts about Sloane that you may not know...

1. Sloane is becoming Miss Independent, which has it's good and bad side. She is actually sad when I pick her up from school and that breaks my heart. I know that means that she loves school and I want that, but I have to admit that I miss her running up to me desperate to go home. Every day after school Sloane puts up a fight with me about wanting to hold her lunchbox herself and walk by herself in the parking lot, which is totally not safe. My only solace is that Sloane is back to her needy self at night wanting her mam to rock her to sleep.

2. Sloane is in one word- DETERMINED! No never quite means no to Sloane. For instance, if I take something away from Sloane and put it on the dresser she will push a heavy chair over and climb up to get that item. Keep in mind that she is only 18 months old! In this picture I told Sloane she had to finish washing her hands (which I was helping her do.) Without even a word, Sloane just pushed a chair over and got right back to washing those hands.

3. Sloane hearts Elmo and Minnie Mouse right now. She has a stuffed Elmo she sleeps with every night, which she calls "Melmo". She's not that into watching tv, but if she does it's all about Elmo or Yo Gabba Gabba.
We already purchased Sloane's Halloween costume and it is ...Minnie Mouse. Sloane loves it, except for the ears. Can't wait to take her trick or treating in it.

Play ball

Finn started his second season of t-ball this summer, and it went much smoother than then when he was 3. He really started getting into the game and paying attention in the outfield, as opposed to two years ago when he was suddenly very interested in patches of dirt. His buddy Aidan was also on his team, the Wasps, so that helped peak his interest as well. Sloane loved to cheer her brother on by trying to run on the field during the game and wearing a button with his team photo on it. Up next... flag football!