Kaitlyn's Christening

A few pictures from the christening- it was very nice and in the same church that Chrissy & Scott and David & Anna were married. Riley enjoyed it- I think she was taking it all in, and wasn't sure what was happening. She especially liked Chrissy's dog, Holly!







Also stuck in there one of my new favorite pictures of Riley, with her mouth covered in chocolate- she helped Auntie Joannie make some sort of chocolate ice cream thing...and then enjoyed it herself!

And a picture of Kaitlyn eating solids- cereal- for the first time. She wasn't too impressed!

Riley

Still working on the Atlanta aquarium and Kaitlyn's Christening photos...almost finished- there were about a million between my camera and Grams...but here is a great new photo of Riley to tide you over until then....

Today

Today is the first day of our summer schedule- we work longer hours during the week so that we can get three Fridays off in a row. This week totally dragged because I spent most of it waiting for Friday!

It is about 1 pm now, and so far this is what I have done:

*Slept until about 7:45- Riley woke up and she watched a Blue's Clues while I laid in bed!
*Got us up, dressed and fed her some breakfast
*Dropped her off at school at about 9 am
*Went to DD and got myself a hot chocolate and a donut!
*Got back home, ate donut and watched some So You Think You Can Dance in bed
*Took a 1/2 hour nap :)
*Just got up, checking email and computer stuff and eating some lunch- leftovers

Now I plan to head out and get my hair trimmed and a pedicure!!! And run to Walmart and return a few things. Let me tell you...this is my kind of day! Exactly what I needed, I think, to feel sane again. I do also need to clean the kitchen at some point, and do some laundry, but all in all...a nice, relaxing day. Might pick up Riley a little early, and if it is not too hot, head to the park to feed the ducks. I feel slightly guilty about sending her to school...but I needed this BIG TIME, so I am taking advantage of it!!

Class picture time

A month or two ago, Riley had her class photos taken. They came out really cute, but were pretty expensive, so we decided just to purchase the class photo, and not the individual ones. I forgot to put the form in on time, so I had to go get it from the studio, which was here in town, but I kept forgetting to pick it up. Well, I finally did...and here it is:



It is actually her old class- she has since moved into the other classroom, so we will have that pic next year. But she still sees these kiddos and the teachers- they do sort of a team approach in the mornings and afternoons so that the teachers can stagger their schedules....she looks pretty cute, huh?

My Baby Sprinkle

Ok, here are some pics Karen gave me from the Baby Sprinkle at work last week. It was so nice- great foods, lots of gifts, and of course, the best part- celebrating Ms Annie with my good friends! Riley was so happy to to be there- she had a great time helping me open presents, and even received a few gifts of her own!

OB appt update

Had another OB appointment today- was supposed to go on Thursday, but I moved it up due to some unknown pain I seem to be having recently at night....thought it was heartburn, doctor says no...but is not sure what it is. That is reassuring, right??! Oh, well, said if it keep happening, they will look into it further- hope it doesn't keep happening- really, really, really hurts!!!

Lost a pound- not sure what to think about that. Nurse said maybe last time I had heavier clothes on....think not, since it is still like, 100 degrees here!!! Ok, more like 90, but it is still HOT!!! Baby measuring fine, hearbeat fine, nurse today me I have a rapid pulse??? Strange appointment, all around :)

Riley and Todd are at the pool...she was so excited to go. LOVES to swim....they might not come back :)

Guess that is it...still have Atlanta pics to put up and from the "Baby Sprinkle"...hope to get to them soon.

Had a rough night, and an even worse morning....so very tired, but don't really want to go into it.

But, I learned today that in her new classroom, Riley is learning the Pledge of Alligence....how cool is that??! From what I understand from her, each child is assigned a "job" for that week. This week she is the "cart pusher", which apparently means that she brings the food cart back into the kitchen after the meals. Last week she was the "line leader", which means she leads the kiddos back into the school after they play outside. And next week, she gets to be the "flag holder", so she will hold the flag as they say the pledge. I am so, so, so glad that she is in this room- already in just a week she is learning all kinds of new stuff.

Riley came to work with me this morning, and she got to eat at breakfast at Mommy's desk, which was great fun. I also told her that if she was super good for me (we had to scramble to get dressed and out of the house today) that she would get a special treat. I went to the store and bought her this little, tiny, just one serving of cookie dough ice cream...she has never had it, and is very excited to try it later!!!