Back to School

Joely had a great first day. She told her teacher a story about a cocoon (I have no idea where it came from). It is a more structured class, which is great, I think she is ready for the challenge. Thankfully, the bus ride is much shorter, but she still managed a nap on the way home.

Mommy's Little Mermaid

Last summer, Joely would tolerate knee deep water, this summer she is LOVING water. If she would let me call her a nickname I would call her my little mermaid or a fishie (but Joely wants us to call her Joely). July 5, she would not let me hold her in a friend's pool, but by the weekend she was in 30 inches of water and voluntarily went under the water. Since then, we have been to Lake Michigan and another small lake and she has me in deep water with her - good thing I was a water rat when I was little.

Take Me out to the Ball Game

A little baseball fun with the family:

Spring Soccer

Calla has her game face on. It has been a great season of soccer, the Vardar girls have come a long way. Calla has improved so much with her skills, but has also stepped up to being a leader on her team. It will be sad next week when the season is over.

Memorial Day Weekend

Joely at a Memorial Day Parade - the parade had no candy, but there were flags.

"A Sunny Day", that is what Joely is calling it. She played outside with the hose - watered the plants, dirt, and the dog! She was pretty pleased with herself.

Hip Hip Hooray!

The pediatrician told me to give Joely Benadryl to sleep at night. A full teaspoon is not easy to get into her, it tastes nasty. But, she slept all night long! I can't even remember when she last slept through the whole night. Her comment was "I slept until the daytime." She was definetly proud of her accomplishment!