The weather change is certainly letting me know that summer is coming to an end. I started back to work last week, so the kids started their new day care center. We sent them Tuesday-Friday even though I only had to work on Wednesday and Thursday. We had to pay for the entire week, and it was good to get them into a routine.
We're calling the center
school. Wise word choice because that place is impressive! It really runs like a school! After just four days, the kids seem to have learned so much. Mallory has been working on clapping her hands, and I really thought that I saw her trying to wave bye-bye. Her teachers discovered that she will take a bottle if it has formula mixed with mommy's milk. This is a big relief for me because our nursing days seem to be coming to an end. :-( (I am grateful that we made it nearly 8 months!) Isaiah was walking around singing a song yesterday. We eventually recognized it as the meal prayer they sing in his classroom. He whines just a little bit when he is dropped off, but quickly cheers up as he looks for his friends. When he leaves in the afternoon he says, "Night night, friends!"
On Thursday afternoon there was a copy of the lesson plans for Isaiah's class next week. Lesson plans! This place is a teacher's dream! It's like a preschool. The center is very language and life skill oriented, which will be really, really good for both kids. We're considering sending them on Mondays, too. The original plan was for Isaiah and Mallory to stay home with Tim on his day off, but we're paying for Monday already. We don't want them to miss out on all of the fun things that they're doing.
First Day of School
I kept myself busy on their first day. Tim had to work, so I had the day to myself. I worked out and did a few chores around the house before lunch. I ate lunch at home and waited around to see Tim when he came home. After that I went to the mall, Babies R Us, and Barnes & Noble. I missed my kids, but I had such a nice time! I can't remember the last time I sat in a big comfy chair, drank a coffee, and read a magazine at B&N - one of my very fave things to do. Friday wasn't nearly as fun. I had errands and appointments - blah.
Tuesday will be interesting. Hopefully they will remember how much fun they had last week! I don't work tomorrow, so we're keeping the kids home with us for Tim's birthday. He's off, too, so it will be great to spend the last day of summer vacation as a family.
- becky
Isaiah and Nemo taking a nap in the car.
Mommy and Mallory at the Bass Pro Shop
Learning the different kinds of fish with Daddy
Look at all of the fish!
We were hoping for something special for supper, and we found it! Portillo's/Barnelli's is one of our favorite restaurants in downtown Chicago. We found one in the town of Vernon Hills! 
This afternoon was our last baseball game of the season. One last game while Isaiah is still free - haha. Did I mention the Cardinals won? :-)
Where's Tim and Isaiah? Can you spot them?
