Graduating from the 2's Class

The First Day of Preschool seemed like just yesterday.

Jadon is moving on up from the 2's class, and we are so sad he won't have his wonderful teachers, Miss Mary, Miss Erin, and Miss Kristi anymore. They were the sweetest bunch and would really "get" our silly, rambunctious, Jado Tomato Head. 

We were so looking forward to the end-of-the year graduation ceremony, but instead, Jadon and Daddy had other plans. 

While I was at a Doctor's appointment with Moriah, I get a call from Justin that Jadon fell off the slide at the park, hit his head, was bleeding everywhere, and 911 came. My heart stopped. 

But thankfully, he was okay, no concussion, and Justin took him to urgent care to get staples on the cut. 

They bandaged Jadon's head for the numbing cream, and Justin asked for a bandage for his head so that they could be...

NINJAS! 

I love these boys...
but I prefer if they stick to playing Ninjas in the safety of our own home next time
...and that it wouldn't fall on a special day like Jadon graduating from his 2's class!

First Days - of Kindergarten and Preschool

 I cannot believe I have a Kindergartener now. But it's official. She goes to a big-kid school...even though she is the smallest sweet pea there =)

Moriah knew it was her first day of school.

She crawled right over to her wheelchair and stood up, ready to go!

There is the dynamic duo! M and her Nurse, Sharon. Sharon takes Moriah to school every day, M-F. 

I give Sharon an A++ for perfect attendance. We are so thankful to have a consistent, reliable Nurse to be with Moriah at school. It makes it easier for Justin and I to know she is in safe hands if there were ever an emergency. 

 Jadon just had to accompany his Ya Ya to her school bus

And he just had to make sure she got strapped in safely...which of course means he got to sit in the school bus too =)

 Aaaand she caught me. 

This was my cue to leave because I didn't want to be a total distraction on her first day. 

Moriah's teacher, Miss Jannette is so wonderful, and hopefully next time I will be able to get a picture of the two of them...maybe before or after class when I won't be a disruption.

 And as if having one child in kindergarten wasn't enough for this mama, my other baby started preschool!

 But, boy, was he ready for it. He is so social, and curious, and ready to learn about anything and everything.

 Even if I'm not totally willing to accept that he's growing up so fast

 Hold on...just about a dozen more kisses and hugs and then I'll be good

 But, the moment Jadon got there, he planted himself at the train table, and said "Bye Mom" and "Bye Dad," and didn't even look back. 

His teachers Miss Kristi, Miss Erin, and Miss Mary (not pictured) are so, so sweet, and once again, we are thankful to have such wonderful people in our children's lives. 

The Final Butterfly Garden Walk

Preschool graduation fell on a Thursday, and so Moriah was able to do her final butterfly garden walk on that last day of school. This is the walk that she practically begs Nurse Sharon to do everyday at preschool.

This girl is on a mission...and adventure...and so determined to make it to that butterfly garden!

Go, girl, go!

The paparazzi...I mean Nano...was also there to film, while Jadon had fun riding the wheelchair. 

In the garden, Moriah and Nurse Sharon shared some really sweet moments that I was happy to catch on camera.

We are so lucky to have wonderful Nurses who care so well for our daughter.

And we are blessed to have Nurses who Moriah adores as well. 

This is an answer to prayer for us. 

Such happy moments

And such a blessed Mama

We love you Chandler Tripp

We thank you for all the happy memories

And most of all, for making this girl smile as brightly as she did when she was there. 

Moriah's Preschool Graduation!!

Back in May, Moriah had the huge accomplishment of graduating Preschool!!

It seemed like it was only yesterday that she attended her first day, and Justin and I left the classroom weeping...for many reasons. 

But preschool graduation...this brought on tears of joy and pride as we watched how far our daughter has come - medically, emotionally, physically, etc. 

Moriah's extremely proud Papa and Nano also came up to celebrate the occasion. 

Moriah felt so loved having them there. 

                         

The only sad part was knowing that M wouldn't have her wonderful Miss Sarah

or Miss Liz anymore. 

They have been such a big part of her life for the past two years, and have helped her blossom.

Including all the hard work that Nurse Sharon does to help make it possible for Moriah to even attend preschool.

When it came time to accept her Preschool Diploma, Moriah walked up to the front in her walker. Needless to say, we took up the first row of seats to watch her do so. 

And in classic Moriah fashion, she gives her "stinky cheese face" to Miss Sarah when she is presented with the paper (she does this face when she doesn't want to touch something or doesn't know what it is).

Did I mention that we were all so proud?? 

Even Jadon gave a congratulatory hug to his sister.

Maybe Jadon will learn to give hugs that don't resemble headlocks once he attends preschool =)

And one thing to always remember, Moriah and Jadon, no matter how many grades you graduate, what college you go to...you both will always be mine and Daddies' babies...and we will always be proud of you no matter what.

Preschool Pumpkin Patch, Petting Zoo, and Parade

The Friday before Halloween, M's preschool had a pumpkin patch and petting zoo. This was the best shot I could get of the kiddos. Moriah is about to gag herself and Jadon is running away. Score. 

But, of course this girl would pose perfectly with her Henry boy. 

And with Shannon and Savannah, who came to join in on the fun

Weeeee!

Last year, Moriah wouldn't dare touch the chicken. This year, she reached out to pet it. 

Progress!!!

Thank you Nurse Sharon and Preschool staff for the wonderful work you are doing. 

It shows up in all the little things...such as this. 

And this is right before my kids lost it, and we headed home for nap. 

On Monday, we returned, ready for the preschool Halloween parade!

Minnie Mouse wasn't feeling well, but luckily, she had her guardian angel to watch over her that day. 

Mickey was just happy collecting any of the treats that Minnie didn't want. 

Before taking off, we got in one last picture with Miss Sarah. 

Thank you CT for making everything so special for our kiddos!

Can She Flunk Preschool?

I'm kinda serious. Can my child stay in preschool...forever? 

I love watching M get excited every morning, knowing she is going to school. I love her class. I love her teachers. I love how Nurse Sharon sings "It's preschool today. It's preschool today. Hooray, hooray, it's preschool today." Moriah gets giddy hearing that song. 

I can just hear her saying "Pshaw, Mom! I'm getting to be a big girl now. Stop!"

I know. I know. But is it so bad that I don't want all the preschool fun and cuteness to end?

Circle time. Music class on Fridays. Group Speech. 

I love watching Moriah's face light up with all of it! 

I guess the only thing I won't miss is when Moriah waits for the school bus, and she bullies her baby brother. 

Now, where did she learn that??? =)

A Beautiful Day

Just some sweet moments that I want to remember from our morning at Moriah's preschool. 

Circle Time with Miss Katrina and Nurse Sharon

Jadon: "Where's my snack, Mom?"

She's scared of Grover

 But loves Elmo with all her heart

Playing on the playground

M scared to go down the slide

 But her brother was right there with her, to help her down (along with Miss Liz and Nurse Sharon)

I hope that you guys are always there to help each other throughout your lives...that you would share nothing but love, kindness...and laughter with one another. 

 I'm so proud of the two of you. I don't think my heart could get any fuller. 

I love you both to infinity and beyond. 

Thank you for making my days so beautiful.