Sad but necessary post..

Since this is basically a diary documenting the kids lives, this is just a quick post.

After church yesterday (where Joey lit two candles - one for Pop and one for his Grandma) I took Joey to the cemetary to visit Pop's grave. At first he hid his eyes and didn't want to go - told me it would make him too sad. Well we got lost in Calverton looking for him - so he couldn't keep hidden for that long. He opened his eyes and realized that it wasn't that scary of a place. We found Pop's section and then wandered around in the rain for another 15 minutes looking for him.

Joey handled it really well. Talked a little and asked if he could bring a picture the next time we went.

Then we went to Toniann's house - another step that he was scared to take b/c it would be weird to be there without Pop. We walked in and he went into Pop's room by himself - only for about 30 seconds - came out and then played with his cousins. He told Toniann about how he went to the cemetary and that he was sad but he understood. So he is handling this about as well as I can hope.

Miss you Pop.

Halloween Costume Decisions

Damn Decisions...well the kids have decided on their costumes. As I suspected last year after I picked Raggedy Ann and Andy for the twins...they had their own ideas this year! SOOOO.....Nicky is going to be a Dinosaur. Joey is going to be the sea monster from Land of the Lost. and.... Jenny wants to be Tinkerbell...yes, I have a girly girl. I am sure my mother will be happy. LOL I ordered their costumes today....Halloween is on its way!

First week of school

The kids started school this week. Joey started on Tuesday. He did really well. He loves his teacher and had a great day. He was very excited that Mommy had homework on the first day (all the contact forms) and he didn't ! LOL Here are some pics of him.








The twins with big brother - they sure did miss him!!!

Then this morning...the twins started preschool. I was more nervous then they were - They did absolutely fantastic!!! Walked right in - no problems at all. I am now sitting here anxiously waiting for it to be time to pick them up (1/2 hour to go!)

Breakfast:

Superstar!!!! All ready to go!

Pics with the proud big brother!

Jenny waiting to get out of the car:

Nicky waiting impatiently:

It's not brave if you aren't scared!

So 29 more minutes to go and I can get them! The waiting is killing me!!!