11/6/2012 - Changes

So, I have no picture today. it was a busy busy day in the Kelsey Household. After a long day at work, we ate a quick dinner and while Stacy generously watched the kids, Jesse and I went to a new parent orientation at Sequoia Elementary School for incoming Kindergartners. While, we sat in the meeting, as teachers and parents talked about their experience at Sequoia, I almost started crying. To think that our little baby Finn is going to Kindergarten next year is amazing. I feel so excited and proud and nervous for him. At Sequoia, because of his age, he would be in a transitional Kindergarten class for the first year. Next year is a inaugural year for a Transitional Kindergarten at this particular school. I'm not really sure what to think about this, but I think it is probably a great thing in the end. Tomorrow I will head to another local elementary school for their Orientation and Open House. We are all growing up, getting older. My kids are truly growing up before my eyes and it was harder to see it than I ever expected.

11/5/2012 - Freddy Mercury

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It has been so warm lately. One of the hottest November 5th on record. THe kids got to sleep in summer gear tonight. I had Liam rocking my vintage Hello Kitty top and some Baachan pants. Jesse thought that Liam looked like a Freddy Mercury Jr. I am totally seeing it. So cute!

11/4/2012 - Staying close to home

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After running some errands this morning, we stayed close to home for the rest of the day. I took the kids on a LONG stroll mostly to nap Liam, but also ended up napping Finn in the process. My bonus workout for the day was harder than I expected. After getting home, I calculated that I walked 3.8 miles pushing both kids in the double stroller with both brutal downhill and uphill action going on. My bonus workout resulted in a midwalk call to Jesse to possibly pick us up, but I ended up just finishing it. The hill on Lincoln was brutal. Anyways, Finny got a good nap in, Liam got a short nap in and mama got a workout. Also, Liam got to be the first on to raid the new snacks while Finny slept away. That kid rarely gets things first, so I was happy to oblige.

11/3/2012 - Warm November

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We are having unseasonably warm weather lately. The kids are loving it. Finn loves wearing shorts and he has been a happy boy lately because of the great weather. I even let the boys indulge in a little Otter Pop action today to celebrate our warm November.

11/2/2012 - Lazy

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Lazy. Just lazy. Too lazy to think of a more creative picture. Too lazy to do anything but watch a short short movie before bedtime. Lazy. Isn't that what Fridays are all about?

11/1/2012 - Day for the kids

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I took today off work to let the kids sleep in post Halloween. We had a busy busy day, even though it was rather relaxing. The kids got to sleep in a bit. After a breakfast of pastries and juice from our local cafe, we headed to one of Finn's favorite stores, Barnes and Noble. The kids got some good train table time and each got to pick out a book. I love that the boys are such readers. Smart smart little boys. Then we stopped by Papa's office to bring him a little gift and say hi to his coworkers. We had lunch with my coworker at my office and showed off the kids there. Then we headed home for a mellow afternoon of playing and watching movies. Such a nice day. Such nice kids.

10/31/2012 - Happy Halloween

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Spiderman and the doggie were so excited to trick or treat. Poor little flower in the background was not feeling it. Such a fun night. We braved the sprinkles and slight cold weather and ended up with lots of candy and even more fun! Such a great great night!