Chloe's Eye Appointment

I took Chloe to get her eyes checked today.  Thanks to this awesome program called InfantSee, all babies can get a complimentary vision test that helps to identify problems that would be irreversible if not found at a young age.  Chloe's eyes are great...normal for her age! 

So, the appointment was quite an experience.  I don't usually take Chloe places by herself, and I soon realized how much Paige helps to entertain her.  It is not that Paige purposely entertains her, but I think Chloe is just always watching what she is doing and thus, is very quiet.  Well, with no Paige, Chloe had no one to watch (but me) and I found it to be quite exhausting taking the full brunt of this entertainment role (while filling out the paperwork)! :)  Actually, all joking aside, Chloe did have pretty good behavior-even when she got her eyes dilated.  The doctor said she was one of her easiest infant patients.  Way to cooperate, Chloe! 

First Day of Preschool

Today was the much anticipated first day of preschool for Paige.  It has been so cute to witness her excitement each day as she asked, "How many more days until school momma?"  So, yesterday she was ecstatic about the fact that she only had one day left to wait.  Before bed, we picked out her outfit, double checked her backpack, and sat it by the door.  Then Paige said, "Momma, what if I can't sleep tonight because I am so excited?"  Luckily, she did sleep pretty good, but woke up bright and early at 6am...an hour earlier than I had hoped! 

We started off this special day with Paige's favorite breakfast-blueberry pancakes in the shape of a heart.

Then, Paige made her bed all by herself.  I only helped her pull the covers up and she did all the rest.  (Look at all of those stuffed animals and dolls to put on!)

The photo tradition begins. 

I really love this one!

I think she looks tall here!

Being silly!

With the proud Mommy and Daddy! (Chloe is sleeping.)

Getting ready to go in...she looks scared in this photo, but she wasn't!

Hanging up her backpack for the first time!

She is so happy to have Mrs. Voss as her teacher!

The fun begins for the day.  Playing with baby dolls is one of Paige's favorite activities.  Shortly after this photo, Paige gave me the thumbs-up to let me know that she was okay and that I could leave her for the morning.  It was only 8:02...I was so proud of her and a little sad at the same time.

This is another tradition I'm starting...the giant school cookie!  Paige doesn't like candy, but she sure loves her cookies.  So, I thought this was the perfect way to celebrate her first day of school.

Paige was kind of surprised by the size of the cookie and said, "Mommy, this is a little big for me to eat!"  She did enjoy having quite a large piece though, and I am sure it won't go to waste!

Preschool Open House

Paige is starting preschool this year. It took some convincing on her Daddy's part, but we finally convinced him to get her registered.  (It was just so hard for him to imagine her away from home for several hours at a time with someone other than family.) 

So, with school approaching quickly, today was the day for open house!  Paige could barely contain her excitement, as she had been looking forward to this all week.  She even picked out her own outfit.  I thought her dress was a little fancy for the occasion, but she thought it was perfect!  Of course, I didn't try to change her mind.

Paige enjoyed some donuts...one white and one chocolate!

 Then we located her 'locker' and explored the room.

"There's my name!"

 Paige is so excited to have Mrs. Laura Voss as her teacher!  We are all hopeful for an amazing year!

Sleep Training-Day 6

Wow, Miss Chloe slept from 8pm-7am!  This is the most uninterrupted sleep that I have had in like 6 months! (Chloe had a long night of sleep when she had her last ear infection.) I am so proud of Chloe!  She didn't even cry when she awoke this morning.  I could just hear her "talking" (which I let her do for a few minutes) and then went in to sing her the good morning song!  She was just laying in her bed, playing with her mermaid doll.  She was swinging her around in the air...until I scared her by stepping on a creaky part of the floor. Oops!  She was happy to see me, though!