Play date!

Finally, we got Heidi's, Mary Kathryn's and my babies in a room together! It's been a long time coming. We had so much fun!

What the...?

So, I came home from school one day about a week or two ago and began pouring milk for the boys. Ben took a pan out of the cupboard to the right of the stove and kind of turned around to walk toward me. As he did so, he barely tapped the front of the oven door with the pot. I swear he only tapped it. And then, this happened:

The glass on the front of the oven door broke into a million tiny pieces. Kevin and Danny were in the living room, Ben and I were standing amidst the pieces. No one said a word. No one moved. We all just stared at the thing. Finally Ben started to whimper. We just couldn't believe it did that.

Don't you think oven glass should be a bit stronger than that? I mean, honestly, should it break if you barely tap it?

Well, we ordered new glass and my dad came and fixed it. Now all is well, but I guess I have to make sure Ben doesn't graze the oven door with anything. He is single-handedly destroying our house little by little. We're still shaking our heads over this one.

First day of pre-school!!!!

Danny started pre-school last week! We are so proud of him! He has been doing so well.

His teacher, Mrs. Kellar, said that he has been so well-behaved and has followed directions perfectly. He has gone to the potty by himself at school several times (big accomplishment for him).

He was the first one in his class to be able to recite the Pledge of Allegiance, so he got his name put up on the wall and he got to lead the class in saying it. When all of the children can recite the pledge, they are going to have a party!

Getting ready to go:


Walking in the front door:

Finding his hand print:

Doing some seat work:

He even got to be Mrs. Kellar's helper on the second day of school!

Mrs. Kellar told me a funny story about snack time. She's trying to help the children learn to clean up after themselves, throw their trash away and put their lunch boxes back into their backpacks after snack. She said something like, "It's important for everyone to clean up after themselves so we can use our time wisely and keep our room tidy." Danny stood up and put his hands on his hips and said, "Yeah...Mrs. Kellar, why should you have to do everything?" in a very exasperated voice. Too cute!

He's had a very good time so far...I just hope things stay this great and this isn't just a "honeymoon" period! I'm a teacher...I know of what I speak!