Bittersweet Endings

Today was a great day and a little sad too. Definitely a bittersweet one.

It started this morning when I gathered the things that I needed to take John Michael to his last day of pre-school and his last day at Hilldale. I am so proud of how much he has grown and how amazing he truly is. I cannot believe that he is headed to Kindergarten though, it seems like only a few days ago I was dropping Danny off for his first day. Now Danny is in 2nd grade and my baby a kindergartner. WOW! Seeing Mrs. Hays this morning I knew that it would be a hard day, but I was determined to stay strong. We enjoyed a fun morning of field day type activities followed by popcorn and the snow cone truck. Then inside for hot dogs and chips and well then the goodbyes. I gave Mrs. Hays her gift from the class. This memory book is so much fun for me to do and it means a lot to me and to the teachers. Mrs. Hays also gives all of her students memory books, these are so heartfelt and meaningful. I am not sure that I can find enough words to describe how much they have meant to me through the years, but this one was even more special as it is my last. When John Michael and I came home I really looked at it and took the time to appreciate the work and care that she puts into them all.

We had to get Danny and then get homework completed before the second round began.

Danny got ready for his last baseball game of the season and John Michael got ready to go sing at the 5K Graduation at Hilldale. This helped to maintain my tears, I knew that we were going back at least once. Brandon took Danny and John Micheal and I headed to Hilldale for the last time as a parent and student. When we go back it will just be as visitors. I loved the fact that they all matched, even the teachers! It was such a special Graduation ceremony for the 5K and First Grade they are ready for you. The K4 classes sang great and this is definitely one proud momma! Then the goodbyes came. I had to say goodbye to people that have been such a huge part of my family. I consider these people more than teachers, they are friends, they are a part of who my children will become and for that I am and always will be bonded to them. I told them that I want to get together and I mean it! This was not just talk it was from my heart. I also told them I would come up and photograph for them anytime that they need it! Just give me the dates and I will add it to my calender. There are parents who I have known and grown close to and I will miss. We will have to get our kids together so that they can play and stay in touch and so that we can stay close. This I also mean from the bottom of my heart!

We left the school, and once I regained composure I dropped John Michael off at my mom's because he really wanted to spend the night and I headed to Danny's game.

Danny's team won their game and they played great, at least the 2 and a half innings I saw. I cannot believe that baseball is over. I truly enjoy spending time at the park and getting to know other people. We will work with our catching, hitting and running and maybe next year we will make all stars and the season will continue even longer.

Well, Brandon is home and we are going to get Danny in the bed and then head to bed ourselves. I am exhausted. Today was definitely one with so many reasons to celebrate and many tears fell. Before I go to bed I will remember each of you in my prayers. Please do not ever take that moment that you have for granted or the people who are in that moment. While there are many to be had these are the memories and the people that we keep in our hearts forever!

Thursday Baseball

Well, I managed to get a day behind again on my blog. Sorry about that but I will catch up! Here is my yesterday.

It was John Michael's last Thursday at school. He was very excited because that meant the last treasure day and he got to eat his candy in class. He is such a funny boy.

Both boys had baseball games. John Michael's team played great, they did not win, but they played so well. The score was 15--6. I was so proud of them all. We had one little boy get hurt, and I hope he is okay. I know his little thumb is black and blue. I do not like it when they get hurt.

Danny's team won. The coach let the mom's coach which was a lot of fun. Me and one other mom switched coaching first. Cale still pitched! YAY! I was really proud of all the boys. Danny has become a wall out there at the cather's position and I am so proud of him.

Well, I know that this is short, but I am behind and so tired.

Bike and Trike

Today I was very emotional. It was John Michael's Bike and Trike Day at school. While to many this seems like just another day to me it was the last Bike and Trike at Hilldale. I am very sad, because I love Hilldale and the teachers and this has always been such a fun and exciting day for my boys. In fact Danny was so funny begging to stay home so he could go to Bike and Trike. Don't worry he went to school. Anyway, the more I think about everything that is coming to an end within the next week the more emotional I become. As you follow my blog you will see what I am talking about.

Anyway, it was rather warm today but it was a lot of fun! I was glad to be at the school taking pictures of everyone having a really good time. Even with broken pedals, flipped handle bars, scrapped hands and knees, these kids had a BLAST! John Michael was so tired when we got home. I kept him awake in the car playing with my phone, and once we got home, but it was a challenge. Needless to say we had dinner, he got a shower and was asleep!

Today was Danny's school Mass. I really wanted to go, but I could not miss this day with John Michael. This would have been one of those days that bilocation would be a great ability. Anyway. This was his last Mass ever without receiving Communion. WOW! Well, I know I have said it for over a week, but seriously this is where words are lost because of my emotions taking over.

Well, I am not long for bed! I am exhausted and tomorrow is going to be a busy one. I have not heard from Danny's teacher to find out if I am helping in her class after school, so we will see if that gets tacked on to the to do list. Well, I am off to bed. I will remember all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Again please pray for this Saturday's First Communion class as they make this Sacrament.

Craft Day and Pancakes

Today was Craft Day for John Michael's class. I love craft day because I get to spend a little time seeing my little man at school. It is so great to be a little part of his day. They made tiles for Valentine's Day with hand print hearts and a scripture. 1 Corinthians 13:13. They are too cute, a little large, but it is all good, I am going to figure out something creative to do with the tiles that I have collected so if anyone has ideas that would be great. I will be googling this when I am not so tired.

Brandon and the boys cooked dinner tonight. We had breakfast for dinner and pancakes are Brandon's specialty. It was delicious.

I started working on our taxes, with a business it is always stressful. I will be glad when I am making more and have to do them every quarter, it will force me to be a little more organized.

I am determined to get to a point that I am scrapbooking once a month, minimum! Preferably once a week, but that is probably not realistic.

I did find out a lot about Zumba at Pump it Up and I have to admit I am very interested. This whole week is crazy but I am getting a plan to get there. I am excited. I love having the DVDs and doing it at home, but I do miss doing it with a group!

Well, I am off to bed, I hope that you all have a great night! My prayers are going up for you all. I also would like to take a few minutes to ask that everyone say a prayer for those children who are out there and need homes. I was adopted and thank God everyday for amazing parents, there are so many children though that get shuffled through the system and I pray for them all.