Graduation

We are now the ever-so-proud parents of an official Preschool Graduate. Last week Wednesday was Raegan's last day of school and Thursday night was a graduation ceremony at a local church. I must say, I got a bit teary picking her up that last day because we had such an awesome experience this year. I am simply amazed at how much Raegan has grown both academically and socially in her two years of preschool. I can only begin to imagine what 'real' school will be like. Here she is waiting patiently before the program with a few of her friends. One of her 'besties' is to her left in the blue dress; Kara. On a side note, doesn't RG look old? She looks old to me, and I don't like it very much.

Proud and shy all at the same time walking into the program

Okay I'm just gonna say it, Raegan is amazing in a group setting when performing on stage. She stands still, listens, knows ALL the words and hand motions, and just all around does a fantastic job. It was so cute and I am so mad at myself for only taking our camera and trying to rely on that for video footage. Everything turned out tinted yellow and with horrible sound. Oh well, at least I got some good pics, I guess.

Accepting her 'diploma'

And of course the night was not complete without a special trip for ice cream at Housemans. Luckily we got there right away since it was pretty much the same idea for the rest of the 80-some preschool graduates that night.

Raegan and her two preschool besties; Kara and Jaideyn. Who met up with us at Housemans too.

Final Field Trip

Raegan's second and final preschool field trip was to the local zoo. The class got to sit through a "zoo school" which was a little difficult at times for my little lover-of-animals-from-a-distance, but she did well and even managed to 'pet' a couple of the animals that were brought out.

RG was not afraid of this snake but freaked when the little hedgehog-type animal was brought out. Go figure.

Raeg's and her good buddy Jaideyn

And luckily Nana was able to come along for the trip; much to the delight of Miss Molly :)

Big Helpers

My prim and proper eldest child (complete with fake pearls and upswept hair); careful to get the spoonfuls neatly into the mouth.

Then there's Syd, who just has to get in on the action if her big sis is doing it, however not always so neatly.

Good thing MV doesn't really care WHO feeds her as long as they get it in her belly-FAST. Mmmm...Oatmeal. Next up: Veggies.

MV- 6 months

MV (6 mos) and her cousin Reece (9 mos) on the way to Kinderplaats 2010

Miss Molly has reached the 1/2 way mark. So hard to believe. "The Swaddle" is no longer and she's almost outgrown the bouncy. She's eating cereal like a champ and has the thighs to prove it. She is happy...Oh so happy! We exclaim often that she is our best baby, but of course you forget the ones before and I'm sure that RG and Syd had their moments too.

This is definitely the start of my favorite age/stage. Sleeping through the night, interacting and 'talking', curious and exploring and GRABBING everything. Plus tons of giggles and smiles to boot. I put her in the Bjorn and carry her around and she squeals and talks and tips her drooley face up to mine with a big grin. It is the BEST. I would do this all day if it didn't kill my back and remind me of how pregnancy feels...which, while we're on that topic, I know in my mind that I am "done" but why does my heart feel something different? I'm praying that the Lord gives me a way to work with babies someday~ maybe that will suffice the small ache I feel when I look at MV and accept that she is my last..or when I cry everytime I pack away a bin of clothes that she can no longer wear. Yes I'm a sap. 100%.

So right now I am just trying to enjoy and remember every drooly, happy moment with our little hair-bomb. Looking forward to trying new foods, getting some teeth to show for all the drool she produces, and hoping that warm summer days come quickly so we can lay on a blanket on the lawn and watch the sisters play in the driveway. Hurry up summer, we're ready for you- but stop growing up so fast Molly, Mama's not ready for that.