Yesterday the kids found a nest in a tree on the side of our house. When we went to check it out, we discovered it was either a wasp or hornet nest. Well, I looked it up. It is a Baldfaced Hornet. The nest, not hive I discovered, is very interesting and large. Almost the size of a basketball! Not sure what we are going to do with it yet, the kids want to keep it after they leave the nest in winter. Since it is at eye-level, I'm not sure if we will do that.
Today I spent part of my afternoon baking cookies. I am very proud of my recipe, it took me quite a while to get it just right. Worth every bit of effort. When Ben and the kids get home I know they will be excited. I love to see their faces light up when I make them a special treat.
She did it, she is finally 5. First off, thank you to everyone who sent a gift or called to say happy birthday. She loved everything! The money, clothes, and toys were all great. I know she will enjoy everything. This year I decided that I was going to paint her room as a surprise. So Tuesday while she was at school, I drug everything upstairs, painted, and cleaned up before the kids got home. She was very surprised! I was happy that she liked it so much, it was a lot of work. Now Ben wants me to do his room too! I'll save that for another week.
Delaney will be 5 in four days and I almost can't believe it. I think back to the day she was born and can picture it like it was yesterday. She is now in kindergarten and acting more grown up every day. I feel a little sad about that at times, but I know that even when she says, "I can do it myself", she will still need and want me to be there for her. I feel blessed to have such a beautiful and loving daughter....I just wish she didn't have to grow up so fast.
Well, we made it through the first week of school! Both the kids like their teachers which is always a plus. I have been proud of them, they have to get up at 6:20 to get ready and have hardly complained at all. The first week is usually the hardest because they are not used to getting up so early. We even have to walk about 1/4 of a mile to the end of our road so they can catch the bus. But, they love riding the bus. It does make for a long day since they don't get home until almost 4. I am hoping they can keep the excitement for another week or so. The one funny thing that happened today was Delaney decided on her own to have breakfast at school even though she ate at home. Then she took to long and wound up getting a little lost inside the school. Ben was worried about her, he says he checks on her before class starts and didn't see her. One of the teachers found her and took her to class. She wasn't scared, just wandering around. I think this year is going to be exciting!
The kids were both pretty excited to go back to school. Delaney could hardly sleep the night before. Ben and I took them to school and got to see their rooms and meet the teachers. Delaney has the same teacher Ben had at that age. When the bell rang, Laney just said, " see you later!". No problem at all. She especially liked riding the bus home. I think it was a good day for everyone!
Well, after much indecision on my part, we have decided to let my dog Truby have puppies. She is due in the middle of October. The kids are excited that we will have a bunch of puppies running around for a while, but know we are not keeping any. I will keep everyone updated with photos!
