Daycare

Today was the first day that I started watching Baby Roger!  He and his mom have been here a few times during her maternity leave and my kids just adore him!  It is definitely different having four kids around, but I love it!  The hardest part about today was preschool drop off/pick up.  The classes are shortened this week so it's only an hour and a half long and the boys' classrooms are right next to each other which means complete chaos for parents waiting in line to pick up and drop off their kids!!  Picture this: double stroller (1 baby and 1 20 month old) and then a 5 yr old and 3 yr old walking to and from school, waiting in line at two different classrooms, and weaving in and out of people to get each boy to their cubbies and into the classroom.  It's crazy, but doable. I'll try to take a picture tomorrow!!!

First Day of Pre-K AND 3 yr old preschool

Today was the first day of 3 year old preschool for Nolan.  It was Brayden's first day of his second year of Pre-K.  Brayden was super ready to start school.  Nolan was a bit more unsure.  He wasn't sure that he wanted Daddy to leave, but the teacher said as soon as he left, he was fine. 

Brayden's teachers are doing a Dr. Suess theme this year.  He is in the Red Fish class. He has a couple kids that he knows in there.  New Jack, Old Jack, Sam, and Jacoby's brother.  The morning class is heavy on boys and that is the class Brayden is in.  It was the same way last year and seemed to be fine.  Those poor teachers!!!

Nolan's theme is a popcorn theme for this week/month.  The bulletin board says "look who popped in" and their names are on popcorn kernels.  How cute! 

Sept 1 and 2

I am SO very excited about September!  The first was pretty uneventful.  Kalyn and I were home while the boys and Jack were at Nana's house.  When you have three kids and then you are just down to one... well, it certainly was quiet around here!!  I missed all the craziness!!  Before I went to bed, I realized something!  Jon and I met 8 years ago that night at Crush--you know, the one with the bathroom doors that were see through unless you locked it and then it clouded over... yup, it was a dance club. Anyway... clearly Jon was with a few friends that were dressed in 60's/70's garb.  He was with a few Central guys so I thought I knew him.  I did not, but I bought him a shot for his troubles and then we thought it would be a good idea to dance!  It was a great night and I am SO VERY thankful I ventured out to Crush (the first and only time I had been) 8 years ago!!!

Today, the family was reunited again!  It was great to be altogether!  Seemed like forever... it was only a week, but hey!  Just in time for the boys' first day of preschool tomorrow!!! Exciting week ahead!  check back for an update later in the week!!

August--I promise to do better in September

August was a pretty busy month as well for us. 
Events in random order...
I had a couple pampered chef parties and a meeting.  I caught up with some friends from when I worked at Wells Fargo.  I had a couple ear infections-which let me tell you is horrible as an adult and I feel terrible for my kids and any other kids that get them.  It was miserable. I had a great time catching up with some classmates from high school.  It was unfortunate for the circumstances - our classmate's funeral - but fortunate that we all made it safely back to our hometown and were able to spend some time together.  We were able to spend an afternoon with our friends and Nolan's Godparents, Shane and Susan and their kids.  We celebrated Jon's birthday- I got him a bike that he hasn't taken out yet.  I also got a seat for Kalyn to sit on so we can take her with us and the boys can ride their bikes.  Jon and I went camping with our friends Wade and Emily back near my hometown.  We had a "twerkin" good time.  Some other friends stopped out-Ryan, Nathan, Lisa, Brett.  It was great catching up with everyone.  Next time, I WILL have a camper or at least an air mattress because MAN the ground was HARD!  Brayden's teacher visited our house and played a few games with him and read him a book.  The other two kids thought that was awesome and listened as well.  We had a playdate with one of Brayden's new classmates, went to the museum at Camp Dodge, went to ISU fan fest * Nolan's dancing was amazing as we watched the cheerleaders.  So much that the coach pretty much offered him a uniform on the spot * Jon had to go out of town for work the last week in August and it went pretty well.  It was the hottest week of the month.  The boys slept well, but Kalyn was having some troubles -ears, teeth, just being ornery??? Kalyn ended up sick and the ladies of the house got NO sleep. 
Here's to a great Sept!

July

Besides spending the first 10 days or so of the month in England and Wales, we were also getting ready for a very special 5 year old's bday!!  Brayden turned 5 and to say I was ill prepared is an understatement.  I honestly hadn't thought much past our trip!!  SO... we I threw together a party for him and we celebrated 5 years of Brayden!  The day was all about him.  Swimming in the big pool, having his buddy Zane swim with him and then spend the night Backyard Camping Style, and getting a few new toys.  Since Brayden is 5, he no longer uses a sippy cup AND he has his OWN room.  Brayden also had fun at Hope's VBS.  We spent some time with the Schoeberl side of the family at our annual Christmas in July.