Live for Now

Jordan’s 2nd Day of School

September 4, 2008

Today was my day to be a “mommy helper” at school. Jordan and I both had a lot of fun. Jordan went about with her school activities not really paying any attention to me. I was able to help Ms. Linda prep the activity tables with the appropriate supplies, and try to make sure all the kids participated. Once the art projects were done (painted fish and masterpiece), we cleaned up, ate lunch and headed outside for some playtime.

I watched Jordan from a distance just to make sure she was okay. And she did great! It was a bit funny at one point – she climbed up the chain ladder and managed to hang from the horizontal bar (aprrox. 4 ½ ft. off the bark). But, once she got up there she wasn’t sure what to do, or how to get down. I had seen this coming from a distance, so I had already made my way toward her when I heard, “Get me. Get me.” Her two fists were gripped so tightly holding onto that blue bar, and her chin was barely peaking over the top. Hopefully she won’t do that again … for a while at least.

-Mommy

Jordan's 1st Day of School

Sept. 2, 2008

Tuesday was Jordan’s first day at big girl preschool. Since it is more and more difficult for me to get a willing hug and/or kiss from her, I was pleasantly surprised when we got out of the car and asked. “Mommy, will you hold my hand when we walk to school? Will you stay for a little while?” “Of course. I’d love to”, I replied.

When we got inside, after a few moments of displaying shyness, she found her name badge and cubby spot all by herself. She listened so well to Ms. Linda, and participated in circle time – singing along with Ms. Linda and some of the other kids.

I asked her if she wanted me to leave and let her stay with her friends, but she wasn’t quite ready for that at the moment. So, I stayed a while longer and watched as she took part in an art project. Once she finished her “first day of school face”, she moved to the foam table where I checked to see if she wanted me to go. This time she said “yeah” without hesitation. Of course, as a mom, I had to ask two more times to make sure she understood my question, and twice more, I heard “yeah”.

I was so proud of my little big girl. And to be very honest, I may have been even more proud of myself for being able to leave her. As I drove off, I called my mom, sister, and Dean to let them know I was NOT in the classroom still. I went to Costco to pick up a few items, and decided to reward myself with a nice little jacket for me.

-proud Mommy

Big Sister Jordan

August 31, 2008

Today Jordan got to help give Lauryn her bottle. Daddy said she did a great job. Unfortunately, we have no picture of it because mommy was taking a nap.

Jordan is such a great big sister!

5 Months Already!

August 30, 2008

Happy 5 month birthday Lauryn! You are growing far too fast for my liking young lady.
I love you.
-Mommy

P.S. She has been saying what sounds like “ma ma” quite a bit lately.

Finally

August 27, 2008

Okay. I finally let go. Lauryn slept in her room all night last night. She did very well. And I think I only checked on her 2 or 3 times. Of course I did sleep in the playroom right next door … for three nights in a row.

-Mommy

Our First School Meeting

August 26, 2008

We were both excited to go to our very first school meeting as parents. It was basically to fill out paperwork, let us know the structure of the class, and how the co-op part worked. I can’t believe my little Jordan is already going to preschool all by herself. I guess this is where it all starts … beginning to lose time with my little girl. Everyday, all day, Jordan and I were inseparable … and now, as time passes, I will have less and less of her all to myself. I will miss her all 4 hours each week that she isn’t here with me. At the same time, I will be happy to know she is having fun – even if it is without mommy.

-Rachelle

3 going on 13

August 25, 2008

Jordan wanted to go outside with grandma, so she had to put her shoes. When she came out with her Jordan’s, which I thought were getting a bit tight, I asked her, “Are those okay? Aren’t they too small?” In a firm tone, Jordan replied, “I’m okay, Mom. Jesus!”

The Greatest Show on Earth

August 24, 2008

Grandma sent us to the circus. Mommy and Daddy took me on a special date to the Ringling Brothers Circus. It was pretty cool – there was so much to see. Check out some of the pictures. Two of my favorite things were the girls dancing and the clown blowing bubbles. Mommy and Daddy’s favorite part were the 7 bikers in the ball of steel.

As soon as we got there, we got to go see some of the animals. Then we got to go inside and see a pre-show right down on the floor. We even got to see an elephant paint a picture.

Once we got to our seats we had to get a classic circus snack: cotton candy ($12) which came with a cool ring master hat. Then at intermission we went and got a snow cone in a cool light-up elephant cup ($15). After the show I got to pick a souvenir. Of course I chose the Jina doll ($16 – thanks, Auntie!). I had lots of fun spending time with Mommy and Daddy on a special date – priceless.

Thank you, Grandma.
-Jordan

Grandma Time

Aug 23, 2008

I was so excited. I got to go to grandma’s house for a slumber party last night. I knew we would have so much fun playing together. Unfortunately, grandma had to do a lot of cleaning before the playing.

While we were in line at the In-N-Out drive through, I got sick. Grandma called it projectile vomit. Gross! Mommy thinks I get car sick like her.

After we got to grandma’s (I had to drive the rest of the way in my undies), I felt much better. All I can say is I’m glad we were in grandma’s work car and not her own car. P.U.

We did have a blast though. We played, and played, and played. I love spending time with grandma. We ALWAYS have so much fun together. When mommy called me this morning, I answered the phone and said, “I don’t want to come home yet.”

Dancin' Machine

Aug 22, 2008

Grandma and I were out in the backyard enjoying the early evening. A neighbor had music playing and I was dancing on the lawn. When his music would stop, I would too, but only for a moment. Then I would start dancing again - without their music. I told grandma, “I have music in my head ALL the time.”

-Jordan