Wow! It's been about 6 weeks and about every two weeks since my last post, there has been some sort of change! That's ok. We've rolled with them all and I think we are in a groove (until something else changes).
Kensley is settling nicely into her school. She loves getting her weekly Bible Verse that we get to practice before bed each night. Occasionally she has homework - and they do tons of work each day. In fact, one day, Kensley had so much to talk about, Mike and I looked at the clock and the child had literally been talking for almost two hours STRAIGHT! Neither of us got a word in edge-wise and all we could do was agree with her, ask necessary questions or prompts and keep on keepin' on. Does Kensley love school - YES!
I continue to love first graders as much as I always have. They are some of the greatest little people on earth. If you have one - you know I am right. When Kensley becomes a first grader, I am going to freeze her and she will not be allowed to mature beyond that point...maybe - possibly? I have found myself as the regular ed teacher of my own first graders. Two weeks after I began co-teaching, I was given my own class of first graders. Our school just keeps getting more and more and more! I couldn't be happier with this blessing.
Mike continues to do what it is he does and also does alot of things I used to do. He has helped with Kensley tremendously on days that he has wiggle room. He's also a co-contributer of meals again. We are anxiously awaiting cooler weather so the crockpot can do most of the cooking again.
One of my aunts has a farm and allowed Kensley her very first ride on a horse over Labor Day. If you know me, you know what a big deal this was for ME, not Kensley. I actually had to pretend like the horse wasn't going to eat us in two bites. I sweated alot during this particular exericse in mommyhood. The horse didn't eat us and I enjoyed petting him. :)
Someone has a big girl bed... Thankfully I found bedding I like - not pictured. I just need a bedskirt and I will then post her "new room." For now, this is the big girl bed and us reading before bed. A word of caution: This bed will hold adults hostage! I have awoken hours later than I laid down!
Here's the cute uniform BEFORE the haircut. I like purple and always have, but I love seeing Kensley in it. It's a beautiful color on her and I love the color of the shirts (and the fact that I don't have to search for something to wear every night!)
Kensley writing on her chalkboard. She drew a frown-face for the bad kids at school...ohhhhhhhhhhh!
Aside from the daily routine and rigor, The Wheelers came down for a visit this weekend. Mike was off, Nanna was furloughed and Pop took some vacation... I worked. Hey - someone's gotta be the responsible one, right?!?! Kensley was so excited to see Pop and Nanna, but couldn't keep her little eyes open for them to arrive Friday night - 30 minutes after she'd fallen asleep. We hung out, watched football, shopped, golfed, beached, and did the regular fun stuff only to complain that we didn't have enough time. Pop and Nanna dropped Kensley off at school on Monday and then they went on their way. It was a short trip, but a good time.
Kensley loves oranges now. Loves them.
My d-o-g never did this, but my darling human girl does... I thought BOYS were supposed to be gross.
She loves to paint. This is a pic with the new hairdo. Apparently all of the ones with her haircut are on the iPhone - and I am not sure why they didn't sync to the computer?
We went to WALK along the beach this weekend in the beautiful weather... Kensley got her pants a little bit wet.
...then a little bit wetter...
...and a little wetter...
...until she just used her outfit as a bathing suit. This picture is a fast-favorite. It epitomizes her love for the beach and the water. Pure bliss. (and go Dawgs!)
Pop and Kensley put on a "Pola" Bear puppet show. Lots of giggles.
