Ty's ART SHOW!

After getting a few of Trey's 1st grade work pics up on this blog, I wanted to do the same for Tylee. I know I've posted hers before, but there are a couple special ones she so proud of. In fact, she's hung them on her door and is always looking at them...

It's so neat to see her beaming over her own little creations...

 

Her sunshine that she wanted me to keep on the dashboard of the van forever, but I talked her into bringing it inside. She loves it...despite the fact that the real sun faded it during the time it spent on the dash.

 

Her Itsy-Bitsy Spider...her and Tay sing the song and point at it on a daily basis. We love this one, despite the missing squiggly eyes...

Her water color painting!

 



 

I know this isn't a creation of hers, but she loves her little collection of "Good Job" cards she's piling up. She's quite the little helper at school (and at home...she could seriously run this place if anything ever happened to me!!!)

 

 

Her RAINBOW heart! She LOVES hearts and LOVES coloring all things RAINBOW!!!

 

Keep up the great work, Miss Ty! You are quite the artists!!!! I can't wait to see all the masterpieces that await us!!! Love you bunches and bunches, sweet girl! XOXOX

Someone's a preschool GRADUATE!!!

Trey Jacob Weite officially GRADUATED from preschool yesterday afternoon!!

Thanks to a wonderful co-worker who graciously agreed to cover my class during her planning period, I was able to join Jason over at Indian Hills Daycare Center to see our "baby" walk the "stage" and grab his first official diploma!! We also enjoyed a little lunch with Trey and heard him sing songs with his fellow graduates!!

Sitting at the pint-sized table with my little man was such an honor. He had places all ready for us and was eager to show and share with us all of his little preschool routines...it was so fun to see him in his "element" which is something we usually just get to hear about, not actually see for ourselves. The excitement that was written all over his face was absolutely PRICELESS!!! I want to state for the record that I did not shed one tear (at least while we were there with him)....the proud smile I wore on my face the entire time definitely kept the tears from falling!!!

Trey and Daddy ready to eat some lunch....

So fun to watch them pass the bowls around and let them serve themselves....he even poured his own milk!

The Graduates showing "five" so Mrs. Lyn knew they were ready to start the singing fun!

Singing the "Number Rock" song....(On a side note...he wore his preschool shirt and for those of you who've never seen these, they are adorable! The kids get to draw a picture of themselves and write their own names, which are then screen printed onto the shirt. SO.CUTE. I'm totally gong to take a close-up shot of Trey's self portrait and upload it soon...it is hilarious!!!)

Trey on the risers posing with his first official diploma!!!

Me and Jason with our little GRADUATE!!!

Trey Jacob,

You are officially done with preschool and have had an absolute blast learning and having fun each and every day over at Hills.  I'm so proud of and all your accomplishments and can't wait to attend many, many more graduations and celebrations. I have a feeling there are many more diplomas in your future and you know your daddy, sisters, and I will be there supporting you EVERY step of the way! We LOVE you more than you'll ever know!! Never lose that love for learning and enjoy your little summer break. KINDERGARTEN is right around the corner!!!

Love you BUNCHES,

Mommy

Field Trip Time....

Being a teacher and a mommy of three is going to be a hard balance. Don't get me wrong...I love working and LOVE having the same schedule as the kiddos so I can always be there for all the fun on evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and summer vacations, BUT....with that comes the fact that never will I have the opportunity to be a room mom or PTO president, and very rarely will I ever get the opportunity to chaperone a field trip....got to give a little to get a little, as the saying goes!!! (In my case I feel like I am getting A LOT....)

So, with me being on maternity leave as Trey is finishing up preschool, I was actually able to accompany him and his preschool class up to the Science Center in Des Moines yesterday. We had fun...lots to see and learn, and all the preschoolers survived the 90 mile bus ride, thanks to some very prepared, wonderful teachers. (Snacks & books can keep any kid busy for a little bit ;)

So, Trey (and Tylee & Taylen) as the years roll on, I may not be able to make it for all your school day functions, but you know I'm working hard so we can enjoy all the other WONDERFUL times we do get to spend together!!!

(Plus, unfortunately, I know there will come a time when Mom is just not "cool" enough for you guys...although, I'm hoping it's a short lasted phase! Even more reason why I'm so excited I got to go yesterday!!!)

Love you bunches and I'm so glad I got to spend the day with you, your friends, and your teachers.....

Enjoying the bus ride up...(and, for those of you wondering....he didn't sit this still the entire way up. 90 miles is a long way for excited, energetic 4 year olds!!!)

Cranking away and helping push the fruit along the conveyor belts....

Exploring with water and the power that can be created....

Working with his friends on the ball wall....all sorts of gizmos, gadgets, and routes for the balls....

Trey and his buddies....

Trey learning all about electrons....

Trey & his buddy, Clayton, exploring with electrons.....

Trey and his preschool class....along with Miss Lyn & Miss Suzie, all ready for the bus ride home!

What a GREAT day!!!

By the way, for those of you who have been following the craziness of our journey to Des Moines.......

I GOT THE JOB!!!!!