Go Ava...Go Griffins....

Shoe shopping went great!! Love stride rite. We walked away with two new pairs of shoes with minimal drama. The only drama being, Ava wanting ever pair of shoes in the store and trying to convince me on why she needs them. Really?!?! She's only four!! I was sure this wouldn't start for a few more years. But for all you moms out there, for a few more days stride rite has buy one get one 50% off.

Ava's first day at Spartanburg Day School came and went. Everything went smoothly. I was bit worried, on both Ava and I being able to get up that early in the morning to make it to school by 8am. But to my surprise we did it. I always wondered, if it was the parents fault the child was late for school would the parent get the tardy and not the child. Living on four hours of sleep these days, it's easy to sleep through the alarm clock; not to mention my family is nocturnal and not morning people. We all must have been cats in a previous life.

Ava loves loves loves her teacher Miss Kim. We requested her when enrolling Ava because she artsy and Ava loves anything to do with that subject. Ava gets a kick out of the bath tub that is painted with polka dots in her classroom. No tears yesterday from Ava or I when dropping her off. Ava was full of excitement and well for me, I think my sleep deprivation has something to do with it.

As my hubby tucked Ava into bed last night and they were discussing her day at school Ava said how excited she was to go back tomorrow. I pray this enthusiasm continues throughout high school.

The start to a beautiful beginning...

So I have been telling myself for months now that I need to start blogging, so lift off, here I go. Like I have all the time in the world. Like all of us, my life is chaotic. I am a mom of two, trying to "balance work, life and motherhood." I just love that quote that I picked up from another blog. But as the world turns, I'm loving every minute of my life. And yes even all the stressful days; as my head hits the pillow at night I reminisce on the days events and I am thankful for the lessons the day has provided.

This afternoon I will be taking my 4 1/2 year old little girl school shopping. She has a very big week ahead, as she will be starting pre k 4 at a new school. I guess it is a big week to for both mommy and daddy too. I feel like I am on an emotional roller coaster. Both happy and sad that my first born is starting school. I can't believe it. As I sit here with my newborn baby girl in my arms, it reminds me of my first born and how much she has grown over the past four years. Time truly has flown by! With my busy day ahead, I should sign off for now....