Good Job Caroline!!!

I have not really touched the idea of potty training with Caroline - mostly because I am lazy. I remember going through it with Kayla and I am in no hurry. However, this morning I caught Caroline in her room acting a little strange. I thought I may have caught her in the act of filling up her diaper. She just kept telling me "Stop." I asked her if she needed to go to the bathroom and she said yes. I put her up there...and she "went poo-poo in the potty". She could not wait to call her daddy and tell him. This is a huge event. We had lots of celebrating and a piece of candy. Good job Caroline!!!

Just look at this proud face!

Caroline's New Look

This morning I was trying to get some stuff done around the house and Caroline went in our room to watch TV. When I went to check on her she was laying on a pillow on the floor. Nothing to worry about. She was just fine. I went on about my business. A few minutes later Kayla comes in and tells me Caroline put on some lipstick. I told Kayla that it was ok, just get the lipstick from her. Kayla says "No mom. She REALLY put on some lipstick. I think you need to see her." This is what I saw...

Smart Kids

I remember learning my letters in kindergarten. I do not recall learning to read, but I am pretty sure I could not have read this in first grade...

This is a page from Kayla's library book that she brought home tonight. At 33 I barely know some of those words! It won't be too long and she will pass me up completely.

An Official Cheerleader

Kayla was a wonderful little cheerleader on Friday. She was so excited. The first thing she said when she got out of bed that morning was "I have to go to a football game tonight." (like it was really cutting into her schedule) She practiced hard and did a great job.

She is ready for her first cheerleading performance.

You must practice your jumps before the big game!

The kids lined up about 45 minutes early.

Andy and I went and fought the families of the other 197 girls for a good seat. That was difficult because there was no way of knowing where on the field she would be.

We managed to get a great view of her.

She did a great job with the cheer and the dance. After the game we stopped by Quick Trip to get her something to eat. The cashier could tell we just came from the game so he made a comment about the score. Kayla's response: "I know. I just cheered at the game and I am so tired." She gave me a good chuckle.

Cheer and Dance Mini Clinic

Kayla has been going to a little clinic this week put on by the high school cheerleaders and dance team. They had 2 practices and then they get to perform tonight at the beginning of the football game. If you ask Kayla what she wants to be when she grows up the answer will be "a cheerleader." So we just had to sign up for this clinic. She had a good time at the practices, but they did not end until 8 pm so she was worn out by the time they were over. I think she will have a good time at the game tonight. It should be pretty chaotic...there are 198 little girls. Go Chieftains!

Progress Report

I can't believe we have already finished half of the first nine weeks of school. Kayla is doing really well. She seems to enjoy first grade. I think that she has a lot more to keep her busy during the day than she did last year. That is a huge plus. I think she was pretty bored in kindergarten. Here is her progress report she received today. It all looks good!

We had a great day today. We started with Kayla's soccer game. She played well. I think she probably ran at least 4 miles during the game. We went out for a nice dinner tonight. Caroline ate more in one sitting than I have seen her eat in the last year. You can't go to Tulsa without going to Target. We then headed to Game Stop - which is at the mall. For the past few months any mention of the mall goes hand in hand with the question "Can I get my ears pierced?". I knew it was coming, so as we were getting Caroline out of the car I whispered to Andy that I could take Kayla to get her ears pierced while he went to Game Stop. He actually said OK. Kayla has been begging for a long time to get this done. By the time Andy and I both agreed on it, her begging and crying for ear piercing was out of control. She has not mentioned in a while now. So, we get out of the car at the mall and she says "Can I get my ears pierced?" I said "OK" She just got quiet and stared at me. Then she says "Really?'. It was so funny! I have never seen her get so quiet. I don't think she believed me when I said she could. So...she did.

So many choices...

(I am so glad Andy had his phone or we would not have any pics!)

I think she is still in shock that she actually gets to do this.

She was very brave. She said it felt like she got shot in the ear with a gun. No tears.

I think you can click on any of the pictures below to make them larger. Then you will actually be able to see the earrings!

It was a very big day in our household. She looks really cute and grown up with her earrings.