"Dancing Queen"

Mady started her dance classes this past Tuesday night.  As a mom of a little girl, I have dreamed of this moment when she would want to start dance and I am so happy when Mady begged to start.  She is pleased as punch and wishes that she did more than one dance class each week.  She loves, loves, loves it and can't wait to go on stage as you says.  LOL!  She is the cutest little dancer but I may be a little biased. :)

 I can't wait to see how much she learns this year and we are so thankful to be attending the Chosen Dance Academy.  They are really great Christian people and have great dance instruction.

Her first dance class was also on the first day of her preschool and when we left she said, "I am not tired at all Mommy!"  Well that didn't last long folks as you see below.  Love capturing sweet sleeping moments like this.

My Baby is in Preschool

The day has finally arrived where my baby is now in 4 year old preschool.  Mommy of course has shed many tears and is having a hard time with this, but I know it will pass with time.  I am so thankful that Madalynn is liking LOVING preschool.  She has been so excited to start and spent a lot of time picking out her own book bag, new clothes, and pencils to use.  The very first day she arrived she wasn't the least bit nervous or shy - this should not have surprised me with this youngin'.  She never meets a stranger.  I am so comforted in knowing that she is going to the same preschool that Dawson went to at her age and in fact the same teachers are still there.  At the end of the day she told us she wished it was longer and couldn't wait to do her homework, which is completely the opposite of how Dawson was.  LOL!!

She couldn't wait to leave that morning and head to school!

 Book bag packed and ready to roll!

 Dawson went with this for the first morning drop off and was able to visit with some of his old teachers too. :)

 Mommy is being strong here to smile and not cry.  I couldn't help it though once I made it back to the car, they just started to flow.  My baby girl is growing up..sniff..sniff.  :(

 Mrs. Merri will once again take good care of our baby. :)

A New School Year Has Begun!

Dawson started 3rd grade back in August and he's really having a great time.  Of course, it is so nice having him on my hallway now and being able to see him at lunch and recess.  He comes up and gives me sweet hugs during the day and sometimes that's all Mommy needs to keep going.  I am soaking up every minute he is here with me at CSE because I know how fast time flies.  I am excited to see all the progress he will make this year.  He's such a great student and always aims to please.

 We are thankful to have not only a great teacher, but a great friend Staci Blakely teaching him this year.