To work with your hands

There he goes

Why does this seem like yesterday?

And this seems like it can't really be happening?

Well, it did... Connor started kindergarten today. (can you see him in the back of the room at the red table?) So cool to see how excited he was.... getting dressed all by himself, eating breakfast together, using a little hairspray, packing just the right lunch and snack, and then walking up to that big building... asking me if I was going to go in with him.  Still my little guy deep down... but all grown up at the same time.

I only shed a couple of tears as we drove off.  When I asked Sean to describe his feelings he said it wasn't so much sadness, but more pride.... A feeling of being so proud of him ... and just wanting to stay wth him, watch him all day in this new adventure, and say "That's my son... Isn't he great?"

That about sums it up...

There he goes.... 

Staying...

We've been up to a lot this summer.  Hard to summarize it all in a few short lines...

Stay: verb -to remain, to stop, to wait

Staying comfy.

Really hot summer days.... lots of swimming time, splash park time, and just plain backyard hose times.  Getting ready for baby brother to join us in our little nest... Our Popa made us incredible bunk beds so Paige and Connor can share a room and give baby the nursery.... also staying "cozy" as Mommy and Baby grow-grow-grow all summer.

Staying connected.

Have had a full summer seeing friends and family...near and far.... As Daddy has traveled for work a lot, we have been able to spend time with all the grandparents, cousins, and friends.  Keeping our days full is the key to Mommy's survival! 

Staying cluttered.

On a whim, Mom and I jumped head first into a new adventure this spring... we became vendors at a local antique mall in April.  We love all the different parts of the experience ... the "junkin'" trips, the repurposing, the creating, and the arranging of our cluttered little corner.  We know we are crazy...but we sure have had a ball together!  Visit my new blog Booth 58 to see more about our journey so far.

Kriel Cousins on our annual Beach Getaway

Cousin Jack giving Paige goodbye kisses as he heads back to Romania after a few months at home.