Back to school

Monday it was back to school for Emma!  She was very excited about going into the 2nd grade!  Em was looking good, thanks to Aunt Julie, who took her on a shopping spree, where she picked out this shirt and a bunch of other shirts and pants.  Thanks, Aunt Julie!  I don't know if Hello Kitty will ever go out of style for Emma girl, she loves it!  We made banana muffins for breakfast, got all ready (no problems waking her up today, we'll see if that lasts), packed her up a special lunch with a note inside and headed off to meet her teacher and class!

More exciting than going to second grade was the fact that Emma gets to go to "Grandma's School", where Grandma Sue works as a administrative assistant and ground duty.  Grandma is also the Tolman Tiger on the first day of school.  Emma was so excited to see her!

Hooray for the Tolman Tigers - this is also where Dave went to elementary school!  Emma likes to walk around with Grandma, who brings her candy at lunch recess, which she thinks is pretty cool.  The first week was a success. It's kind of hard though, because Em will only be going to school here for a few weeks, until we can close on our house in WY.  I was kind of worried, I think Emma was going to have issues with that.  And I think she's a little hesitant to make friends again, because she knows she's going to have to leave them again, but she's done great, though she is a little shy!  Emma's teacher, Mrs. Simon, is super sweet and has been so good.  And it's been so fun having Grandma there.  Aren't Grandma's the best?

While Emma's at school, we do Mommy preschool!  We do our chore, workbooks, learn a new theme, and do an activity to go along with it.  We even made name cards to stick on our table when we're gathered around to learn.  The kids like doing our activity best - in this picture, Lucy's doing some science in the backyard.  

The kids are still doing well with Covie.  They love him and are so sweet!!  It's weird not having Emma around during the days again.  Cal doesn't mind though, more snuggle time for him!  He loves his brother!

Coverton turned 2 weeks old on the first day back at school and he is doing great!  He's totally a dream baby - sleeps well, eats well, and hardly ever cries.  Covie was 8 lbs, 2 oz. at his 2 week appointment and growing well.  The doctor said she couldn't believe how patient and good he was!