No training wheels

Aubrey ends the day with a newly acquired skill...

Back to School

Off to kindergarten was no big deal for Aubrey: T held herself together.  Aubrey's least favorite thing was using the bathroom because "The toilet was too small. My knees were above my waist."  Her favorite thing was coloring a poster of a whale (school mascot) on the floor.  She also said "Riding the bus is when you get to talk to people."

Leland's first day at CDL started with a few tears because the toddler standing next to him started crying when C started to leave, Leland decided he should cry too, and then Aubrey needed to give way too many hugs goodbye.  Those were not the first tears on the morning.  "Mommy Bird Aubrey" had already shed tears before even leaving the house because T picked out the wrong snuggle friend to send with Leland.  Clearly Leland needed the two favorite stuff animals of the week that he refers to as "My guys."  Leland is doing great at school and T and C are enjoying the email peeks his teachers send daily.  Isn't he so sweet...

 

Happy Birthday

Hard to believe that Leland turned two today.  T was motivated by smitten kitchen blog to make him a Monkey Cake and we invited the neighbors over for a little celebration.  T missed getting a video of Leland's excitement as everyone sang Happy Birthday and how well he blew out the candles.  He has got this birthday thing all figured out. 
 

He is also excited about his presents.  He says..."My dinosaurs, my dinosaurs, my dinosaurs.  They like me!" as he dumps the box of dinosaurs on top of himself and "My car book" as he runs away from Aubrey.  Thanks to all the grandmas and grandpas for shopping for T.  Much appreciated.

MN Fun

At the lake again...Part II

At the lake again...