Crazy May....

Lily's dance picture

So I'm wondering if May is as crazy of a month for everyone else, as it is for us??? I have to say that I will be glad when this month is over with and Lily is home for the summer. I have missed having her around every day tremendously!!! I am super sad about the fact that next year she will be in Kindergarten, and it isn't optional. This year, I have taken her out a day here or a couple of days there, because I can. Next year, I just won't be able to do that, and I'm super sad about it. I am so proud of her and what all she has learned this year, though. She can now write all her letters, big and small. She is reading easy to read books. In fact, she surprises herself sometimes with what she can actually read. I LOVE Dr. Seuss books. We have ALWAYS had a love affair with Dr. Seuss, but for a whole new reason now...they're EASY to read!!!! Lily is doing GREAT with Adding and Subtracting in her head (I can't even really do this very well...I was taught the point system, and still have to use paper or my hands to add and subtract). We have a few things to work on this summer, but nothing major. She needs to learn her phone # and address. I also want to teach her money and its value, and the basics of a clock. She does know her months of the year and days of the week, so that's good. She has also learned to tie her shoes...big milestone for us!!!!!

Now on to the busy month...This Saturday (May 9) she is in the Alpena pageant. We are borrowing a beautiful dress from a friend, and she is super excited about it. I am glad that they don't judge this age. The Headstart-Kindergarten age group isn't judged, they ALL get a crown and sash. SOOOO wonderful!!!! Sunday is Mothers Day...we'll be busy all day, most likely. Next Friday (May 15) is the Recital Rehearsal and immediately following is Zane's (my nephew) birthday party. Next Saturday (May 16) from 9:30-12:00 we (Lily and I) will be working a booth at Crawdad Days for Cheerleading. That night at 6:00 is Lily's Recital. Tuesday May 26th is Lily's preschool graduation at 7:00. After that...WE'RE DONE!!!! It doesn't really LOOK like that much, but I am stressed to the max about it all!!! In June, Lily will start Cheerleading. She is THRILLED about this!!! She will practice 2 days a week and she will have 2 camps over the summer. I think she will enjoy this SOOO much. She has been talking about wanting to be a Cheerleader for the last 2 years!!! I am SOO glad that Ms. Christy (Lily's dance and cheerleading teacher) decided to have a class for Lily's age group this year!!!

Avery is doing good. I have put a hold on the whole potty training thing until Lily is out of school. Mainly because he wasn't interested, and the process was REALLY frustrating both of us. I thought if I took a break for a little bit, we would both be a little more willing to have a go at it later!!! Avery and I just got in from playing outside. The rain has been relentless lately, so the break in it today was well received!!! Avery LOVES to play soccer. I have say, he might be a good little soccer player one day. We play every time we go outside, and he is getting pretty good at kicking the ball away from me, and even better at not using his hands. It's so hard to believe, that he is the age that Lily was when he was born. He seems so much younger than she was back then, you know???? I guess that's mainly because I've been holding on to him a little tighter. Not ready for him to grow up!!! We do plan on having another one, but not for a few more years. The unsteady economy has us a little worried to take that leap right now. I also have some selfish reasons for waiting. I would like for both of the kids to be in school before I have another one...I kind of want to have the baby all to myself during the day...selfish-I know!!!! I guess it's kinda pointless to try and PLAN things out...God will decide what's best for us, and when it will be the best. I like to think that I have some control over the things that happen in my life...but I know it's all in God's hands. I am just in constant prayer for God to do what's best for my family-just like I know he will!!!!

Okay, I had no intention of rattling on like this, but you all know how I can be once I get started!!! I Love you all!!!!