Goodbye Puzzles Academy

This Friday will mark the ending of another milestone in Matthew's life. It will officially be his last day at Puzzles Academy. It is hard to believe that he started there while Emily was in PreK4 and now Matthew is heading to PReK 4 in less than a month. Matt has gone through a lot of transitions at Puzzles Academy. Sending him there was one of the best decisions we have ever made. We have seen him grow and develop from a baby to toddler and now into a preschooler. The interaction with the other kids has proven to be helpful in his social skills. Of course, this school would not have been a success if it weren't for the director/teacher Stacey and assistant Clarissa. We will never truly leave Puzzles Academy....it will always have a special place in our hearts along with Stacey and Clarissa. This picture was taken on a recent summer field trip to Van Saun Park.

Sweet Success

I'm pleased to tell you that my first try at a container/patio garden has been a success. There were a few casualties but the majority have survived and thrived.

The thing I'm most proud of is that my tomato plant actually produced a tomato.

Actually there are four tomatoes on the plant but one has made it successfully to our table and it was yummy. I love the taste of homegrown tomatoes. This attempt at gardening has given me a slight boost in confidence - I just may be able to garden successfully. Next year a little more adventure in my gardening.

The Tooth Project

So, Emily's dental work has been completed. The outcome of it all.....4 appointments including the initial consultation; 1 tooth pulled due to decay; a spacer ring placed in the area of the missing tooth; her two bottom front teeth, which were very loose, "came out" during the appointments one with the mold material for the ring, the other assisted by the dentist; 5 cavities filled and two weak spots on two teeth - not cavities yet. We don't go back until January for a cleaning and hopefully a good report. Emily was a trooper. Her way of coping through the procedures was asking way too many questions like "whats that" "what are you doing" "Dr. Eddie?" etc. and moaning, groaning and whimpering. I'm personally thankful that these appointments are done....they are so stressful. Emily still like the dentist. Hates the ring/spacer on her tooth and wants it out....which won't happen until the permanent tooth surfaces which doesn't happen until 10 probably later for Emily. Eating has been a little rough over the last month. When she finally adjusts, something new happens in her mouth. The cutest part was when she was told that a ring was going on her tooth she asked if it had diamonds....I laughed and told her we can't afford such a thing for ones mouth. Her two bottom permanent teeth are coming in very quickly. Emily's reasoning for not pulling the loose teeth and not wanting to get "big" teeth is that she doesn't want to be a mom. I told her she has a long way to go before that happens. She has Peter Pan syndrome and doesn't want to grow up...oh well, I don't think we can stop that from happening. Oh and those lost teeth, never got to the tooth fairy. Emily washed them, took them to summer school to show her friends (including the decayed one - I know kind of gross) and carries them with her. She has shown several people her teeth which is a little awkward but most people are very gracious and accommodate her. I guess she's proud of them...it took a long time to get them out in the first place so they are like little "trophies" at least to her.

The Boys and their Firetrucks!

On Saturday, Dave took Matt to his first wet down of the season. I really think Dave wants to go and has Matt come as a decoy but trust me Matt has no objections about going. He loves the fire trucks, etc. They had a great time. Usually you can run in the water that they spray at the truck but the weather wasn't that warm to do so. Dave knows of two more wet downs this summer....so the boys plan on attending them all. The next one is actually on May 30th. Dave has definitely passed on his love of firetrucks to his son. Emily and I stayed home for this outing. We figured the boys would have more fun than we would. We will probably all attend one together this year.

Happy Mother's Day.......we're back

I know, I know where have I/we been. Well, here where we always are but very busy and sidetracked by many things. But I'm back and have made a new commitment to getting back into blogging at least once a week, hopefully once a day.

So, today is Mother's Day and I get to share my special day with Dave as today is his 38th birthday (he is such a youngster). We have been sharing our celebratory moments of the day. Emily woke us up a little before 6 this morning....not a great present. After a short time up in our room, Dave took her downstairs and I got to sleep for another hour (Matt was still asleep too - he is our sleeper child). The plan was for Emily and I to make pancakes for breakfast but I slept too long so she decided to have cereal. Once Matt was up, we opened Dave's cards and kids gifts and then I got my Mother's day turn of cards and gifts. Dave went and got us breakfast and coffee (yes, Dunkin). We went to church....both kids got themselves dressed without help..YEAH another milestone reached - Matt has joined the ranks of those who can dress themselves. Lunch was at Friday's and yes we had the serving staff sing happy birthday to Dave....the kids loved it. Emily was smiling and laughing the whole time and Matt was covering his ears because "they clap too loud". When we got home, Dave took the kids to the park to ride bikes giving me some "mommy quiet time". Last night Dave and I went out on a date and celebrated his birthday with dinner at a nice restaurant...it was yummy! These are flowers the kids bought for me while I was at the gym yesterday morning. Emily knows my favorite flower is the tulip and Matt wanted to get his own flower so he chose the rose. I love being my kids mom and Dave's wife. It is a great day in the Wessel house today.