What will they think of next?

Emily, Zach and I were shopping the other day at the dreaded Wal-Mart. When Emily decided that she needed a Dora DVD. Well that was not going to happen so guess what a lovely 3 1/2 year old fit ensued. Oh well is my philosophy. I kept telling her no mommy was not going to buy this for her in a very calm and patient voice. When suddenly she looked down at her shirt. There was a sticker on her shirt that came from her lunch at one of the fast food places. She removed the sticker proceeded to place it on my lips and informed me that " No more mommy voice".

I looked at her and started to laugh. Really does she think a little sticker will stop me. obviously she does not know me well enough. I checked out, packed the car and drove home. WITHOUT A DORA DVD. Score one for Mommy. :)

Welcome Fall

It was a beautiful weekend here. You could not have asked for better weather! My parents and I took the kiddos up to one of the state parks we live close to and we took a hike. Now remember they are 3 1/2 and I was a little nervous about the whole lets walk and then they get tired and want carried. Amazingly we were able to hike over a mile and not til the very end did they get tired but they did it and walked the whole way by themselves. Now remember that we did bribe them with ice cream promises at the end but it worked. Not to mention they sleep on the ride home. we are planning another outing in October when the leaves change. I must admit one of the highlights of living where we do is the wonderful natural resources not to mention the fact we live within 1 hour of about 6 state parks. Welcome Fall!

Preschool Helper

It was the day I had waited for I was the preschool parent helper today. Em and Zach attend a private co-op preschool meaning parents are expected to help and play a key role in how the preschool works. I guess in the age of stay at home moms this worked out well but now a days with more moms working it is tough. But I knew it is important so I took the morning off to help. I was excited and the kids were excited. Yesterday when I asked what they thought I would do they both told me be the computer lady. Guess what they were right! It was so fun to see how they interact with the classmates and who they gravitate towards when they play. I can already see friendships starting to bud. We also get to bring snack on the day you are the helper so with the help of Em and Zach we got to put the napkins out, pour the juice and hand out snack. Wow they thought they were big stuff. The funniest moment was when I had gone to the restroom and shut off the light. Zach was next in line and he informed me that "Mom at school we leave the light on" Opps Mom messed up . I guess we all can learn something in Preschool.

Festival+Weather=Sucess

Wow! We had fabulous weather here this past weekend. But along with the great weather we had the sixth Annual Apple and BBQ Festival. This entails an apple pie contest which I am in charge of, a car show which Dave put on this year along with craft show, BBQ cook off, music it is a fun time. Well the weather cooperated this year and we were packed with over 12,000 people attending. That is amazing considering the size of Silver Lake. Dave had a record 115 cars show up and I did alright with 20 pies entered in contest.
The kids meanwhile started swim lessons on Saturday so needless to say it was BUSY! We were all exhausted last night., but did squeeze in a quick trip to Lake MI. Will post pics later.
Oh and by the way 1st week of school already have a sick kiddos with colds. Don't you love school starting.

You never know what they will say!

Just a few quotes from the kiddos the last few days:

Emily to my dad: Poppo you made these toy boxes when we were just chubby little babies.
(Me thinking... Chubby little babies? where did she come up with that one)

Zach today at Preschool suddenly screaming hysterically mom mom mom I cant find my name!
( Names are written on a little laminated board that they sit in back of during the AM circle time... Me thinking you lost your name???)

Zach to Emily: Dont worry Emily I will be there with you at Preschool
( me thinking yeah buddy you are the one I am worried about who will be there for you)

Those are just a few of the statements out of their mouths recently. I just keep thinking to myself who taught these kids to talk. Then I realize it was Dave and I !

Summer is gone

Summer is officially over in my book. The kids started preschool today. There was no crying Yeah! Emily did ask on the drive to school if I could stay. I replied no I had to go to work and this was her job now. I told her Zach would be there with her and he replied" Emily I will be there with you don't be scared" to cute. They walked into the class sat down and did not turn back. They are big kids! We enjoyed probably the last swim of the year on Monday. And I got the kids entire play wardrobe at the consignment shop this weekend for fall and did not have to spend a dime. I had enough credit on my account from my items of consignment to outfit two kids in about 6 outfits plus shoes, fall coats and some other items that were just to cute to pass up. I love walking out of a store with two huge bags and not spent a dime of my money! :) Oh and the kids moved up to booster seats. They love the fact that they can strap themselves in and get out by themselves. I love it to. BIG time saver! HUGE! My mom and I walked in the 2nd Annual Hart Bridge walk on Monday. This is done at the same time as the Big Bridge Walk in Mackinaw. Not quiet the same but good exercise nonetheless. Dave and I celebrated the end of Dune season. Of course there will still be people around but not like the summer. As we like to say around here Glad to see them come in the spring.. Glad to see them go in the fall! Oh one more big weekend this weekend. The Applefest! Should be a good time if the weather holds. out. If you are around bake a pie and enter it into the apple pie contest. ( I am in charge want more info email me) :) Enjoy Fall!

Week of Firsts!

Wee this has been a week of firsts! And next week includes some more! This week Emily got her glasses. She looks so cute! Zach also go his eyes checked. He does not need glasses. I did the happy dance for this. The kids went to the dentist for the second time. I know this is supposed to be about firsts. We also had the kiddos ears checked for hearing. A Preschool requirement. Thank goodness they can hear. At least now I know they are just choosing to ignore me when I ask them something :) Emily starts Ballet class today. I am so excited oh she is too! Dave and I started our 5 week golf league. Dave has never played on a golf league before and he totally enjoyed it last night. We start preschool next week and the list just keeps going! Oh and we booked our Disney Vacation! Watch out Mickey here we come. (not til January so put away any of the items you dont want the kiddos to get into)