the Beantown Menzies

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Little Man on Campus

It's pre-school for Wesley- 2 mornings/week, and he's lovin' it!

We celebrated your 1st day of school with a lollipop after school.

Wesley words:

wapple = apple

wank you = thank you

shoe shlops (FKA: shlip shlops) = flip flops
wanks = thanks
wice cweam = ice cream
wursrey = nursery
hubump = bump
mixen = Mrs.
weyebrow = eyebrow
chichen = kitchen
chiches = stitches

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Back to School

Monday night we had a nice Back to School dinner:

Trader Joe's Tri Tip

Sweet Corn * Green Salad

Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

Boston Cream Pie

We had a short Family Home Evening: reviewed our new schedule and
Wayne gave ALL of our kids father's blessings since they will ALL be in school this year! So, maybe it wasn't such a short FHE, but it was really nice, and I felt so much pride and joy for our children who are all simply amazing souls in my eyes.

This morning I got up early to take Christina to her bus stop. Seminary doesn't start until next week, so we can "sleep in" until 6am this week. Christina had a great 1st day and said, "I didn't get lost!"

Thomas has a great set of teachers this year. They are the same teacher Christina had in 6th grade. Mrs. E. has battled cancer and Thomas is so fortunate to have such a dedicated, marvelous teacher for math and science. Thomas wanted a profile pic this a.m., to show how much he packed in his backpack.

Grace was hoping for a good first day; that she "wouldn't be nervous, scared, or throw up." All went well.

Caroline found her friends quickly at class line up in the a.m., but did look back to find me and give me a BIG wave as she went into school. This was Caroline's first day of ALL day school since she just had 1/2 day Kindergarten. I missed her!!! For some reason that extra couple hours seemed like forever to me.

Wesley's first day is coming soon.... unbelievable!

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Good-bye Summer

Having spent my childhood summers on So Cal beaches, I love the sand, sun, boogie boarding, sea shells, salt water, and the smell of coconut suntan lotion.
When a group of friends suggested a beach day for the last day of summer vacation, I was easily on board, but my kids were another matter. The reason (and there's only one reason): sand in the bathing suit. No thanks, mom.
I did some coaxing and we ended up going to Salisbury Beach and having a blast with our friends. The riptide was insane, and I left feeling like I had a full body cleanse, but it was great fun. It was 97 degrees HOT today, and I'm wishing school didn't start until next week when it's supposed to cool down because we could use a few more of these beach days....