Yesterday Owen told us that during recess he plays Cops and Robbers with a twist. It’s ZOMBIE cops and robbers. I asked him to show me his zombie face and he started staggering around the room and moaning. Mia got an idea… took him into her room… and he emerged like THIS!
RUN!
HIDE!
We’re calling this the constipated zombie.
I don’t even know WHAT to call this… besides silly. My kids are a lethal combination.
or for the next three months, anyway!
It feels so good!
Here’s how the last morning of school went.
The kids said goodbye to their rooms and teachers.
Gave them their “thank you” presents.
The Nelsons have left the building… and gone to the park for the Civil War reenactment with Capture The Flag, Tug Of War and Water Balloons.
Yesterday was double trouble at the school. Owen had Kindergarten Graduation and Mia had the 5th grade Maturation Program- all at the exact same time. Luckily Gramma Karen was able to come along and fill in since I couldn’t bear to leave either of my babies alone for such big goings on.
I was tempted to take pictures during the maturation program but decided not to torture Mia that way. She was already humiliated enough. I didn’t know it was possible for someone to blush continuously for an hour! I thought the presentation was really good. It was taught by a lady who is both a life flight paramedic and a midwife. She was very straight forward, smart and funny.
Mia has had such a big year full of changes and challenges. One of her goals for the year was to be brave and I think she made HUGE progress at that. Being brave isn’t about never feeling scared, it’s about being scared and going ahead anyway. She did a perfect job at that that many times throughout this school year. She’s an amazing girl.
Owen is more than ready to move on from Kindergarten. I think he’ll be so happy going to full day school next year.
He loves school, and this year he really loved his teachers.
He made some good friends…
( O and Joe.)
All of the kids got diplomas and then Ms. Allen was ready to give the “Spirit of Noah Webster” award- two kids from each grade are chosen for their kindness, leadership and responsibility. Owen was one of the two kids and I was so proud! I admit, I cried.
It was just a great day with my two favorite kids. Just a few more school events and then we can enjoy a nice, lazy summer together. Hallelujah.
Mia jumped on the haircut bandwagon Saturday. We had to have a quick photo session with the girl and Princess Pupper Pants.
Looking pretty, ladies.
Wait till you see what Mia made… all by herself using only colored duct tape!
I’m so proud of her… she spent days writing out a plan and designing every detail. The girl has talent!
Everybody has been making things around the house the past week- it was Mothers Day, after all.
Owen brought home an adorable book about me from school. This is my favorite page.
(60 lbs and 73 years… I must be teetering on the brink of death in Owen’s mind!)
I found a link on MMM Crafts for the Momma Bird Cards and couldn’t wait to make them.
Aren’t those ridiculously darling? I hope the Mothers who received them thought so too.
I’m sitting here at the keyboard and shaking my head. What just happened? I think we added a new member to the family, that’s what happened.
It all started with a kindergarten field trip to the animal shelter. It took me off guard emotionally and I cried in front of all of the other parents. (those sad dog eyes looking at me from the kennels…) Afterward I called my mom and gave her the shelter report. She told me about an ad she’d found on KSL- for the world’s most perfect dog for Mia.
The next thing I knew I was calling the owner for a little more information, having a quick discussion with Mitch and then sitting Mia down to tell her the good news. Her dream was coming true. She got teary. I cried like a baby. I don’t know what got into me today- the emotions were OUT OF CONTROL.
Allow me to introduce the beautiful Miss Jessie Nelson.
Jessie is a 2 year old German Shepherd. She’s spayed, microchipped and in perfect health. She’s fully house trained, sits, stays, shakes…. The family had a 3 year old daughter who played with her all the time. Perfect, No?
The family is moving to Spain and couldn’t keep her. I truly believe she was meant to come live with us. (random fact: my very first puppy as a child was named Jesse)
Only one family member disagrees.
(classic scaredy cat pose) He’ll get over it ;)
She toured the house (doesn’t she look so pretty in the living room?)
( Jessie trying to get to Foxy- who has been hiding INSIDE the box spring since the scary dog arrived. She, too, is going to have to get used to it.)
We took her out on a walk to check out the neighborhood.
(mitch is head over heels for another female. What is happening to my life?)
As Mia and Mitch were walking along she looked at him and said “You’re Wonderful.” Getting Jessie has made her so happy already and that’s the best part of all.
Mia made herself a flower crown today. It turned out so pretty… we just had to get a picture. It’s my favorite time of year for photos of girls. The flowering plums have started to bloom and they are spectacular, as always.
It’s the long awaited day for Mia (and her entire 5th grade class) to go on the big field trip to JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT BIZ TOWN!
They’ve spent weeks preparing and it’s all she’s been talking about. She is the CFO of a car dealership.
Here’s how the morning went…
Getting beautiful.
She gave herself a pedicure last night.
“I’ve got the brains, you’ve got the looks… let’s make lots of money!”--- I played that song in the car on the way to school to help take her mind off her nerves. Bless her sweet little heart- she’s so excited and nervous. Where did she get that panicky stomach from anyway? Oh, yes. Her dear ol’ mom. I’ve been on the phone with her teacher twice already and just got a text. They’re on the bus and she’s doing fine so far. I knew once she got going it would be ok. I think her teacher deserves a little treat for being so wonderful to my girl. Anyone have an idea for a sweet (and inexpensive-ish) THANK YOU gift?
Here’s the cover of her Biztown book, where she calculated how much of her wages would be going to taxes. She was scandalized- “TAXES ARE LAME”- from your mouth to God’s ears, sweetie.
Oh, how I hope and pray that things go smoothly today. It will be another big step forward and she’s made so much amazing progress this year. Full report to come, I’m sure.
