First Day of Pre-K August 20, 2008

Ansley was really disappointed that Fay postponed her first day of school.  She was supposed to start yesterday, but instead got to start today.  She was really excited and couldn’t wait to get dressed and get out the door.  (If you know Ansley, you know this is not typical behavior…let’s just say that I use the phrase “Hurry up”  with her about a dozen times every morning!)  I was happy to see her so excited and eager to start her school year.   Everything went well her first day, except for the fact that they didn’t get to play on the playground.  She made lots of new friends and can’t wait to go back tomorrow.

Ansley, Mommy and Daddy are so proud of you.  We can’t believe that you are already starting Pre-K!  We know you will do great at school.  We love you and we are looking forward to a great school year!

It was odd having just Jackson with me today.  I almost didn’t know what to do with myself!  (almost!)  We started off the morning with breakfast with Angie at Morning Glories for her birthday.  Happy birthday, Angie!  I’m so glad you were born and that you are a part of my life.  Your friendship means more to me than you know! 

First Day Jitters August 18, 2008

Well, to be honest, Emma wasn’t nervous at all…I was more jittery than she was. 

This morning I was in the kitchen making a back to school breakfast for Emma and Ansley.  (Don’t give me too much credit, it was Pillsbury cinnamon rolls from a can.)  I was just about to go get her out of bed so that she would have plenty of time to get ready, when she walks in the kitchen, completely dressed, shoes on, hair brushed and announces that she has already made her bed and is ready for first grade! 

After I walked Emma to her hallway, I watched my little girl walk over to the kids in her class (which has no one from her Kindergarten room) and start talking to the other kids like she’s known them forever.  I was so proud of her…I would have been a nervous wreck.  I told her goodbye and had to ask for a hug.  (She’s so independent!)  I was happy to walk away and not have to worry about her during the day.  I said a quick prayer for her and I knew she would be fine.

When I picked Emma up this afternoon, she was full of energy, telling me how great first grade is and how “it is much differenter than Kindergarten…you don’t get to play, EVER!”  If you know Emma, you won’t be surprised to know that she said that with a smile on her face…she loves school! 

Emma, Mommy and Daddy are so proud of you and the confident little girl you have become.  We hope you have a great year in first grade!

 

 

Celebrate Good Times May 30, 2008

It has been a partyin’ kind of week for the Leathers household.  We’ve enjoyed celebrating some momentous occasions in the life of some very special family members.  Yesterday we attended a surprise retirement party for Barry’s mom.  She is retiring from Brevard County School District where she has been a teacher for many years.  We are so proud of her and this huge accomplishment.  She has been looking forward to this for a very long time.  Congratulations, Granna!

This morning we had another big celebration…Emma’s Kindergarten graduation.  Emma, Mommy and Daddy are so proud of you and the way you have adjusted to school.  You amaze us every day with your desire to learn and just how fast you are growing up.  I wish there was a way I could make you stop growing so fast!  Our prayer for you is that you will continue to love Jesus and love others.  We love you so much.

Tonight we attended one more celebration…our niece, Addyson, celebrated her first year of life.  Addyson is the daughter of Barry’s brother, John and his wife Heather.  They live in North Carolina and we don’t get the chance to see them nearly as often as we would like to!  They are in Melbourne for the week so we got to help celebrate Addyson’s first birthday with them.  We love you, Addy!  Happy Birthday!