I started writing this post 6 days ago. It's completely outdated. But that's the way it goes sometimes!

What does it say about me that it took Maggie pointing out my 3 week blog hiatus to kick me in the butt and post an update today. She would sit at the computer all day if we let her I think. Games, movies, pictures of cousins are all good. But now that her class has a webpage, she stalks it and watches the same “back to school” video over and over.

3 weeks ago it was still summer vacation. That’s hard to believe now that we’re so busy with school schedules and activities. “Back then”we were still on vacation, and making the most of it. We took the girls down to Milwaukee’s lakefront and took a family bike ride. In a surrey. It was hilarious! And though my knee has given me a little bit of trouble since then, it was totally worth it! We had so much fun. I’d definitely recommend it if you ever get the chance!

Our final events of the summer were meeting Maggie’s teacher, Mrs Moker, at “Back to School night” and then having a Mommy and girls celebration of the last day of summer. Chris was already back, due to teacher inservice, but I told the girls we’d do something special. That turned into baking a cake and having McDonalds for lunch. Pretty special indeed!

The first day of school was damp and grey, but nothing was going to spoil the day in this house. Everyone was up and ready to go with plenty of time to spare. While Maggie was off to her first day of 1^st grade, Katherine and Abby and I went to Katherine’s preschool to “meet the teacher.” Of course, this is our third year with the same teachers, so it was more fun to meet the friends, old and new, who are in her class.

Abby wasn't too impressed with the back to school hoopla!
This was our first a attempt at walking to the bus stop with Maggie. Most days we drive o the end of the block so we can speed over to preschool or gymnastics. But we enjoy walking. Or we did, until Abby decided that SHE likes to walk, and push a stroller. Sadly, she doesn't have the same ability to walk a straight line (thank goodness for quiet, cul de sac street) or the same efficiency as we do.
I couldn't find the girls, when I thought they were upstairs. Turns out they decided to enjoy the beautiful weather with some books on the porch!
First day of gymnastics.
First full day of APL school. She was great - no tears like last year. She LOVES school!