Almost Time for "Big School"

Today I took the kids for their yearly well check-ups.  Abby was also having her "Kindergarten Screening" visit.  To be five years old and almost ready for school, she is still scared of certain things and one for certain are shots!!!  This time last year she was fine with it.  She got all the necessary immunizations last year (which parents who have four year olds, do that).  It was a good thing because she pouted all the way to Memphis.  Then, she bawled and squalled as soon as we entered the door of the doctors' office.  She wouldn't go back from the waiting area.  She was screaming, "I don't want a shot!!  I don't want a shot"  Not only was I frustrated, but it was a little embarassing.  I'm used to this type of behavior from Elliott (which is acceptable for a toddler), but not Angel Abby.  She finally stopped crying till Dr. Scott came in.  She still cried even after the doc reassured her there would be no shot today!  You see, she's had Strep Throat 3 times in the last 9 months.  Which means she's had a shot each time.  I can honestly say that shot was a doozy...I'm the one that gave her strep the second time.  So I guess she has legitimate reasons to hate shots... it still makes for a stressful time at the doctors' office.  After all the drama, Abby got to show how smart she is!!  She read the eye chart and knew all the letters.  Dr. Scott asked her to count to 5.  She did, then said, "I can count to 20."  She had several show-off moments, which made me both proud and sad.  Sad because it seems like yesterday when we were blessed by her birth, now she's starting school.

Bunny Run

Doug and the kids participated in the Special Kids and Families Bunny Run on Saturday.  They were on Team Cooper (Savage), which won the award for the largest team.  I hate that I missed it, but I had a previous school commitment and was unable to participate.  They enjoyed breakfast at IHOP afterwards.

Easter 2008

  I had a real hard time figuring out what the kids needed to wear for Easter.  One thing, the weather has been crazy!!  Another reason is that I'm trying to let Elliott grow up a little when it comes to his outfits.  I told Doug I wouldn't dress him like a "girl" past the age of 2 (which was Friday).  I did ask Doug about the outfit and he approved it (shockingly).  I know the sweater was probably the "girliest" thing I ever put on him, but oh well!  It was from last year, and it still fit.

  It was great to hear Abby talk about the real meaning of Easter yesterday!!  Let me tell you, if you're looking for a church home that will reach your small children, Highpoint Church is where you need to be!  She learns so much, especially during KidCity time.  I pray that we as parents can determine when she is old enough to truly understand when God is tugging at her heart.

 I you enjoy some pics of our fun day!    

Our sweet girl is growing up way too fast!!

Yesterday, Abby had a little injury at dance class.  She was hurt pretty bad for a 5 year old.  When we got in the van she said, "Momma, can you pray to me to get better."  I did and when I was finished she said, "What's heal mean?"  I explained it to her,  and she seemed cool with that.  This morning she said, "Momma, I think Jesus heard your prayer because I feel a lot better, and I think he healed me!"  Children are such a blessing and remind us each day of how blessed we are.  If I could only have faith like that!

First post

So,  I'm gonna try this whole blogging thing.  Myspace is not fun anymore, and Facebook is okay...I think this will be better!  Today is actually Abby's 5th birthday, and Doug is in Colorado skiing.  We celebrated the kids' birthdays last Thursday night at Chuck E. Cheese's after the snow postponed it the weekend before.  Take a look at some of the fun we had!