Getting Into a New Routine

We finished up Carter's first week of elementary school, and were happy to welcome the 3 day weekend after getting into a new routine. It definitely feels different having to set an alarm and wake kiddos up in the mornings for the first time ever, but the first week went smooth and we're all pretty well adjusted at this point. Ella is napping earlier so she can be up in time to get Carter from school. I was nervous about how that would go, but it's worked out great. Carter's days at school got better and better as the week went on. He's already talking about his new friends in class, and he's coming home telling me all about the different things they are up to. On Wednesday, he came home with a special little toy that he got to chose for being a good listener. And then on Thursday he got a "golden ticket" for good behavior and being a good helper. We attended popsicles in the park at the playground that evening with other kindergarteners and their parents, as well as all their teachers. It was a good way to get to meet some of the other families at the school. Then on Friday, Ella and I attended their weekly Friday assembly in the cafeteria to see what it was all about, and it was so cute, and well put together. We feel lucky to be a part of such a great, family-oriented school!

Ella has one more week home with me, then she starts preschool on the 9th. I found out last week what class she'll be in and who her teachers are, and she gets to meet them next week. She's excited and ready to go to school too! With her in on Tuesdays and Thursdays, that will be our new normal. Add in a baby in the next few weeks, and our routine will be rocked again for a little while, I'm sure, but we'll cross that bridge when we get there! For now, things are going good for everyone!

Didn't take too many pictures this week, but here are a few.

She's been playing in our room non stop with her baby and all the baby gear. Too cute!

 Ella and Lucy doing some shopping at H&M.

One evening I was sitting on my bed folding laundry while the kids were playing in the living room, and they got a little crazy with Ella's toy stroller. I couldn't help but laugh! 

And, at just shy of age 3, Ella is already a huge Taylor Swift fan. I have determined that this is an unavoidable phenomenon with little girls.... her music is just too catchy!! Here is a funny video of Ella lip syncing in the car on the way home from dinner this weekend. 

We spent Labor Day at the pool with some neighborhood friends. It was nothing fancy, just kiddos playing and parents visiting, but a fun day for all!

 

 

It's back to the grind today. I have my weekly doctors appointment, and with all the contractions I've been having the last few weeks, we're pretty much prepared for anything at any moment!
Here I am at 37.5 weeks