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A THIRD Little Musketeer is on the way!

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(Two adorable and rambunctious little children sit playing together in a rare quiet moment.)

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Little Miss: You know what, Little Bro?  I think things have gotten way too quiet around here.

Little Mister: Sheesh, don’t I know it!  All of this peace and quiet is downright BORING.

Miss: Yeah, we need to shake things up a bit.  You know what I think we’re missing?

Mister: No, what?

Miss: A new baby brother or sister!

Mister: Man, you are right!  We need a third!  Because you know what they say, all of “the greats” came in threes!

Miss: Yeah!  Like the Three Musketeers!  Or the Three Stooges!  Or the Three Amigos!

Mister: Don’t forget the Three Blind Mice!

Miss: Huh?  I’m not sure about that one.  But I get your point.  We need a third kid in this place to really make our crazy family complete.

Mister: Hey wait.  Didn’t I hear Mommy and Daddy saying something about a new baby that’s on the way?

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Miss: Oh yeah.  I have noticed that Mommy has been getting a bit more rotund in the midsection…if you know what I mean.

Mister: Hmm.  I have no idea what “rotund” means.  What do kids learn in preschool these days?  But I do remember Mommy telling me that we are going to have a new baby brother or sister in February!

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Miss: Hooray!  That’s awesome!  If it’s a girl we can name her Annabelle!

Mister: And if it’s a boy we can name him Elliott!

Miss: I like that.  Let’s keep it simple.  Just as long as she or he knows who the BOSS is in this place.

Both (in unison): Yeah, ME!

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(Though our family journey continues…with blessings x3!!!)

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(As an endnote, the Lab Tech kept commenting on how ACTIVE the baby was during the ultrasound, saying “Be still, baby!  Be still!”  We laughed because the Little Miss and Mister were the same way.  I guess it’s safe to assume that the kids will get their wish of a wild and crazy trio!)

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1st Day of 3-Year-Old Preschool!

Guess who is a big PRESCHOOLER (again)?!

Why, our Little Frog, that’s who!!!

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 Here is she, heading out for her FIRST day of 3-day, 3-year-old preschool.

She’s a proud, “strong” Frog in Miss Tara’s class.

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And actually posing happily for the camera!

Wahoo!

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We LOVE school!

And being home with just ONE kid (who can’t tell me “No!” yet) is such a breeze!  We all win!

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(After pick-up)

Mommy: “What was your favorite thing to do at school?
Little Miss: “Doing a good job on pictures!”
Mommy: “Do you want to go back tomorrow?”
Little Miss: “Yes!  I need to show everyone my Dora bandaid!” (from some injury I cannot see)
Mommy: “Whatever gets you there!”

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Swim Lessons

Ever wondered what herding cats looked like?

Just picture this…

1 pool
5 three year olds
0 attention spans
1 swim instructor (bless you, Abby)

Or in other words…SWIM LESSONS!

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As the conscientious (a.k.a. worry wart) Mama that I am, I thought that this summer would be a great time to start honing the Little Missy’s swimming skills.  I mean, how am I going to ever relax at the pool or beach again (with book in hand) if my Little Gal can’t stay afloat?!

Ha.  “Relax.”  That’s a good one.

But seriously, I was excited for her to become more comfortable in the water, learn a few skills, and (please God!) burn off a little of her (boundless!) energy.  So alongside two of her great pals from preschool (Connor and Madelyn), I signed her up for swim lessons.

Here’s the Little Miss and Connor.  Madelyn is around somewhere.  Did I mention it was like herding (sopping wet) cats?!?!?

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Despite her short attention span, I know the Little Miss had a ball…and even learned a bit!

Like “ice cream scoops” (paddling with her arms) and kicking…

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Floating on her back…
(a.k.a. Toddler Zen)

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Jumping off the side of the pool (no hands!)…

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Followed by “jumping” off the diving board…

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And finishing class with a celebratory ride on the water slide!
(I did it with her a few times as well.  I can attest…it’s still super fun.  Even with an I’m-a-parent-so-I’m-tired-and-creaky-all-the-time body!)

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And in case you were worried about the whereabouts of the Little Mister, rest assured.  He was there…snackin’ with his entourage of lovely ladies.

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Poor Little Second Borns.  They were good sports.

Suffice to say, it wasn’t the most relaxing experience for this here Mama (and my fabulous Mommy Pals), but the Little Miss had fun!  And even gained some mad new skills while she was at it!

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