Sydney's new do

Sydney starts preschool on Monday! Real live actual preschool through the Litchfield School District. My mom got a job as a school nurse there and because of that Sydney got a spot even though it is not the district we live in. It is all day 5 days a week (yes a little tear for mom, don't know if I am ready for this). I think she is ready, I am a little concerned about it being 5 days a week, so I will see how she does. So in preperation for school I took Sydney to the salon where I get my hair cut and paid way to much for a kid cut. It was worth the extra $20 for my piece of mind though. I haven't had her hair cut in over a year because I was scared it was going to get screwed up (bad experience in the past). I love her beautiful red curls! After her hair cut Kristi and Carter met us at the mall for some serious spending. I did get everything I bought on sale (huge going out of business sale at Pumpkin Patch that I hit up today as well, can you say ouch!) Anyway here are pictures of my girl and her new do.

Out of the mouths of babe's - part 2

So I got out of the shower today and Sydney said " momma, your bum is getting bigger too!" in a tone of voice that meant it was something to be excited about. Well I was not so excited to hear that, but it was pretty funny. Oh, the honesty of a child. I just had to share.

My Fashion Girl

I have been so bad about blogging! Sorry. I will try to be better. So the last post left off with the less than excited response to Sydney becoming a big sister. Well the very next day I think it sunk in. She is so excited about baby sister (she's ok if she turns into a baby brother too) She talks to the baby all of the time, hugs and kisses my belly. Even when I am at work and call her she talks to baby sister. I am so happy she is so excited. Though the reality of an actual baby will be interesting to watch. She loves kids and babies so I think she will adjust pretty well.
We went to a couple of daycare centers yesterday to try to find preschool for her. There are pretty slim pickings in that area around here so we have no choice but go the daycare route. Sydney was so exciting (her words) about preschool and can't wait to start. One of the schools we toured had all the kids in a classroom and Sydney just joined right in. She sat down at the table like she belonged. When I told her it was time to go she was so sad that she started crying. She didn't want to leave! I think she is past ready for preschool and will do wonderful in that environment. Anyway here are some recent pictures of her!

Pirate day and birthday party at summer camp.

Tea time at Jake's birthday party.



So Sydney had decided that she is a "fashion girl". Those are her words. She is still obsessed with dressing up and wearing her high heals all day long. This little jewel she picked out for us last night. Those are my socks from back when toe socks were cool.

It's a ...............................

Healthy baby GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!! Unless of course she grows a penis in the next few weeks. I am so happy that so far the baby is healthy! Because of my age I was really worried and am still not totally out of the woods. I will get blood test results next week and then I will go from there to see if I need further screening. A big thanks to the Freeman's for watching Sydney during my ultrasound! Speaking of Sydney I told her that she is going to be a big sister and it was pretty anticlimactic! My mom and I stopped and got her a new doll and she was way more interested in that than becoming a big sister. I think it will be more real for her when she can feel her move. Anyway her are some pictures of our littlest family member!

Suprise!

I know it's been a while since I updated my blog but I have a good excuse. Sydney is going to be a big sister. Yup, I'm pregnant! I am so excited but have not been feeling great, hence the lack of blog updating. I am due on January 4th. (p.s. if you see us out and about, Sydney doesn't know about the baby yet. I plan to tell her after my nuchal scan in a couple of weeks) My mom moved in with me a couple of weeks ago (a situation that benefits both of us) and has been so helpful. Poor Sydney was getting ignored because mom really wasn't up to much more that laying on the couch. So to combat the summer heat and lack of mom motivation Sydney has been going to swim camp 3 days a week at her swim school. She looooovvvveeeeesssss it! Last week was Hawaiian week so they made hula skirts, leis and a cute little surf board with her name on it. They also taught the kids how to do a Hawaiian dance. Along with the crafts and other fun she gets an extra hour of swimming lessons 3 days a week. She is turning into a little fish! I am so proud of her.


Showing mom after work because I didn't get to see her dance.

Scrapbooks Etc. photo contest

I entered Sydney in a photo contest for Scrapbooks Etc. magazine and she made top 5 for the month of April. If she wins the contest she will be on the cover of the magazine in 2010. How cool would that be. To win she needs your votes. Please vote for her!

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Out of the mouths of babe's

So last night when I went in to check on Sydney before I went to bed and this is what she said. She was half asleep and I pulled her covers back up (I don't know why I bother, she never keeps them on) and I leaned down to kiss and hug her. She gave me a big kiss and said "momma, you stink. Go take a shower" then she rolled over and went back to sleep. Oh, it was so funny, and the honesty of kids is sometimes brutal! Needless to say I went and brushed my teeth! This morning she got up at the ungodly hour of 6:15 (yes I am spoiled and used to her sleeping until 7:30 or 8) and crawled into bed with me. She snuggled up to me and I told her I love you, Sydney. She said "I know you do momma, I love you too". I guess I am doing something right.