End-of-summer Joys

Parker's first day of 3rd grade came and went with relative ease. It felt a little strange to have only two children at home with me the first day or two, but we've all adjusted quickly. Lincoln and Anndra certainly have school envy (notice the backpacks they've insisted on wearing while pretending to be big kids who go to school like Parker)...



...but at least they have each other. They are always coming up with the cutest creative games together. It is so fun to be their mom!



Another happiness is having friends who left for the summer return! We're awfully glad to have this little princess close by again - to hang out with our jaguar and cowgirl Minnie Mouse.



We are potty-training Anndra and she is doing REALLY well! We are at the stage where she wears underwear whenever we're at home and only puts a diaper on when she goes to sleep or leaves the house. I can't believe how much she's grown up this summer.



Speaking of growing, her hair is getting long! We can almost get it all into a ponytail at the back of her head. She hates when I touch her hair, but I'm hoping she'll grow out of that phase before long.