School's Back in Session

Well, my little peanuts were off to school last week and what a great week it was for them...and me. Harrison started on Tuesday and Brooks started on Wednesday (because she will only be going 3 days a week). Both kids were excited to go and according to their teachers, had a fantastic week.

Brooks took to school like a fish in water. Both days, she got out of the car, put on her backpack, walked into her classroom, put her backpack up, walked to her seat and started coloring. She doesn't even look back to say bye. She just gets in there and does her thing, and it cracks me up. She'll be ready for college in like 3 years!

And Harrison, as always, is ready to make new friends and talk to them about all his summer adventures. He loves his new teacher, Mrs. Brenda, and had a great report all 4 days. Even his teacher from last year, Mrs. Tiffany, who happens to be Brooks' teacher this year, said she can't believe how much he has grown up over the summer. He is becoming such a sweet, smart, and energetic little man. I know he will have a great year in school.

Franklin Trip

Harrison, Brooks and I took our annual trip to Franklin last week. We had a fantastic time, as usual. However, I did have to cut the trip a day short due to some behavioral issues and an inability, on my part, to cope with it...I'm sure you can imagine. Age 4 and 2 do not make for smooth sailing when you are vacationing. But the kids had a blast with all the endless activities and adventures. And Brooks, Anne, and I were able to have some fun ourselves.

We even got to enjoy a quick visit with Mama and Da on our way home through Elberton. It was a great trip and I'm looking forward to many more trips to Franklin. We love it there!

Visit with the Mitchell Girls

We had some fabulous visitors today! Amy and Bowers came over for a little while this afternoon and even though there was total chaos, it was great to see them and catch up. Harrison and Brooks made sure to fit in some one on one time with sweet, little Bowers I made sure to do the same. She is such an adorable baby!

Keeping up with the Tazmanians

Keeping up with these maniacs is getting a little tricky. My sanity is gone and right now I am just "trying" to look like a normal person when we go out in public. I know that their age, 4 and almost 2, make for some pretty interesting times but I really can't imagine what people do with multiples. I'm pretty sure I would have left town by now if Brooks or Harrison had a twin. But I do need to keep people abreast of their new antics so here is just a little of what my sweet, delicate flowers are up to.

Harrison is just as personable as ever. I am actually trying to work with him on NOT being so friendly to strangers especially when Mommy or Daddy are not around. I have given him the ok to scream, bite, or karate chop any stranger who tries to lure him away. I just think he needs to be aware that not everyone is as friendly as you would like to think. Not the best message for a child but still something to think about. He is definitely an athlete and I'm not really sure what is going to be his sport of choice but I know he'll be good at whatever he decides. We have watched him hit golf balls, play tennis, swim like a fish, dive to the bottom of the pool, and tumble like he he was part of the crew of Cirque d' Solei. On top of that, he is extremely brave. He will jump off the roof of his playhouse, dangle off the monkey bars with his legs and no arms, front flip off a diving board, and do just about anything that makes you think, why am I letting this happen? Harrison also seems to have dropped his obsession of superheroes. He still loves the idea of it all but is no where near his old fascination with it. Instead, he has moved his fixation to lizards, frogs, and bugs. I will not be surprised in the least if he becomes the next crocodile hunter. There's no denying that he is busy, creative, and social so most of my day is spent trying to encourage and build up these traits. The other portion of my day is spent trying to squash it so that I can get a second of quiet time to myself. Which never happens.