Under the Big Top

There was a little circus that came to the fairgrounds and the circus people in their infinite wisdom handed out free tickets to the kids at school. So of course every kid in town had been notified. Kendall and I were long over due for a girl's night out so we went. I was cracking up because I don't think I've ever been to a little traveling circus. It was under an actual tent which was adorable. It was the type of thing where the stage hand who was picking up the hula hoops in one act was the star of the next act. Everyone who was selling stuff was age 10 and under and so were half the acts. It was definitely a family affair. There also seemed to be a theme in that every act was famous so and so from Argentina. It was cute and Kendall had a really good time. They even shot a guy out of a cannon, but he only went about 10 feet. :-)

How did this happen?

My little Gracie who sleeps in a crib, woke up this morning with paint on her leg. It is paint from her walls for sure, although I can't find a paint smudge anywhere on the wall. How in the world did she get paint that has been on the walls for 2 years smeared on her leg? I have no idea. It must have been the night to irritate mom by doing weird things in your bed. Maddie got up at 5am and when I went to get her she was exactly horizontal in her bassinet. Her feet were straight up in the air because she couldn't lay them back down. Doesn't anyone every sleep around here? Kendall keeps asking when we're going to get the "munk" beds so Grace and she can sleep in the same room. Thinking about putting those two in the same room while I go to sleep makes me break out in a sweat. Not to mention that Grace would be in a bed and not a cage, I mean crib. She'd be completely free to get out of the bed which is what she has been dreaming about I'm sure. Maybe we'll wait a little longer before Grace gets out of her crib, like high school. Sorry Maddie, you'll going to have to sleep in the bassinet a little longer, feet up and all.

Whoever said children keep you young....

never had a conversation with one. Byron and I were helping in 4 and 5 year old nursery at church on Sunday. There were some new toys, one of them being an older 35 mm camera. A little boy in there asked me what a part of the camera was for and I said, "That's how you wind up the film." His reply. "What's film?" Hello!!! I might as well be standing there with an 8 track and a rotary phone. They also kept asking me where you could look at the picture on the camera. No display on these kidos. Next they all started sending us emails with the little plastic mailbox. Every time I would get the mail out they would shout "Read my email first!" That would be regular mail kids. Kendall was kind of getting it because when I got the mail out she said, "It's the best kind mom, no bills!!"

Thank goodness I'm a country girl.

I know that when I tell people I live in the country, they are not picturing how it really is. They think I live outside of town and own at least half an acre. However, our street (which is many miles long) has a higher population of cows and horses than people. We've lived here over 3 years so you'd think I was used to my surroundings. Yesterday I was out walking with the babies and we passed the bull in our neighbor's field. I looked at him and he looked at me and we had no problem with each other; or so I thought. After turning around and passing the bull again things changed. I guess I accidentally gave him the evil eye because as I passed he started stomping his foot and shaking his head. Then he started snorting and trotting toward the fence. That was my cue to run off like a crazy person! Gravel sprayed everywhere as I took off. I'm wearing my crocs and I can feel gravel working its way into my shoes. I really thought that bull was going to get us! Ha Ha. I'm such a city girl. Consequently, the bull never even made it to the fence. I don't know what made him act that way but he obviously wasn't interested in us. He probably saw a squirrel or something. Maybe a lady cow caught his eye on the other side of the road. Who knows? Stupid psycho cows. It made me want to go home and grill up a fat juicy steak. :-)
I included a pic or my mailbox and the "guard cows" that watch over it for me. See, we really do live in the sticks. Lots and lots of sticks.

Only 16 more years to go.

Well, Kendall began her long journey of a lifetime full of learning. She started Kindergarten. Last night she was VERY nervous and shed some tears before going to bed. This morning she was full speed ahead for the most part. When she saw the bus she screamed out "The bus is coming. Here it comes". I snapped a picture of her on the bus steps and the anxiety on her face is heartbreaking. Thankfully she had a good day. The best part was recess (of course). The little playground was okay but the big playground after lunch was a BLAST!!! (I'm quoting). Her teachers are nice and she had fun in her room. The potties are little which was very exciting. She got to choose white or chocolate milk for lunch. I'll give you one guess on what she chose.:-) They have rest time which was a concern but she told me "Mom, you were right. I was glad we had rest time because my brain and body were tired." She was a little disappointed that she didn't learn how to read today. Ha. Ha. In good time dear. As for me, I was a wreck for half and hour after the bus pulled away. She is so tiny!!! I can't believe she's big enough to go to school. Grace kept walking around the house calling "kendy..kendy". I suppose we will survive without her. I'm sure I'll get over it now that all the kids will be going down for a nap in the afternoon and I will have 2 FULL hours all to myself. Yeah, I think I could get used to that.