Second Grade - oh my!

So after the first full day of 2nd grade, Adeline lost her homework. I write this not because she lost her homework (which eventually was found just before her and Dad left for school) but that her actions as a result of losing her homework were new to us. Usually, we would hear many whines and complaints of doing it for her and shear caos that its lost. No, we just saw her looking everywhere, even going to the garage knowing that she was out there with it to check. We heard no whining, no complaints. Ahhh, maybe 7 and 2nd grade is THE year. Ok, ok...I'll take it day by day!

Happy Birthday Adeline!

You're now 7 and the time just flies by anymore. A little story for us to remember ....

Yesterday was Saturday (day before your birthday). We were having a garage sale and you were pleading that you were old enough to walk to the library to return books and check-out new ones. The library is a mere 1-1/2 blocks away, crossing 1-side street. Immediately I said no and off you went inside. You came back with a note that said "Trust Me Mommy" and 2-nickels taped to the backside (not sure the significance but anyway..).

I reluctantly said yes.

I walked to the end of the drive with you and watch you walk towards the library and in the distance you turned around just before crossing the street with the biggest grin of proudness on your face. I was proud too - of Adeline and of myself for letting her "go" to the library.

Of course I was counting the minutes for her to come back. And she did come back in about 7 minutes with more books, which she read all of them tonight at bedtime.

Oh how time moves too quickly..

Love -
Mom and Dad

Genna's Baby Shower

Here are some photos of the fun event. We had so much fun! Enjoy!!

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