First Day of Pre-School

Today was a big day for Sabrina. She started pre-school. I am not going to lie to you; I was a nervous wreck. When you have a child who is a little "slow to warm up" to new scenarios/people, starting school can be a little scary for all involved. But I also know that "slow to warm up" children are exactly the type of children who need new experiences. So here we are. When she got in the car at the end of the day, she said the following: "I was shy," "I didn't ride the train," "I say 'I want my mom' when I went to the potty." So I am wondering exactly how the day went. Oh to be a fly on the wall, my friends. She was excited about it when we left this morning, and still excited when she got in the car at the end of it. So all in all, not so bad!

Lucy seemed to do fine without her other half, as you can see!

Whew! What a Week.

1. We made the drive from D.C. to Utah in 3 days. I can't say it was always enjoyable. In fact at times it felt like an episode of Double Dare with all the bending, climbing, feeding, sticky messes, reaching across the car, making sandwiches in less than a minute to avoid screams; not to mention the time when Sabrina slimed herself, me, and the car seat (car sickness). Although I kid, I have to say that every now and again, it was downright pleasant. I read out loud to Paul and did not worry about cleaning, laundry, or Lucy getting into anything she shouldn't. Yes, there is something nice about sitting, doing nothing, and strapping the kids down for 12 hours a day.

2. We moved into our place. This would not have been possible without the brute strength and kindness of our family and friends. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. And yes, the third bedroom is changing my life.

3. The Sampson Family Reunion was a hit. We really enjoy when we get the opportunity to see everyone, eat great food, chat into the wee morning hours, make fools of ourselves in the talent show, and just enjoy each other. We missed Shannon and Brittan this year. Get well soon, Britty! Can't wait for 2011!

Pictures to come soon. I first need to find our camera amid boxes.

Kids Are Funny, Moving Is Not

I received my 2008 blog book the other day (Thanks, Tara, for the blog2book.com suggestion!), and I was quite pleased with the fact that I had documented things about our life, Sabrina's life, and Lucy's birth and pregnancy. I am giving myself an "atta-girl" on this one, and I'm not ashamed. There were many things I had written that I had already forgotten. So, while you all are getting tired of the funny things my kid says and how cute my kids are, I am not, and I don't want to forget them. So, with that said, here is yet another conversation that occurred this very evening.

Sabrina: Mom, I love my Luce.
Me: I love Lucy too. And Lucy loves you.
Sabrina: And I love Dad.
Me: I love Dad too. And Dad loves us.
Sabrina: Mom, I love you.
Me: I love you too.
Sabrina: Mom, because we are a family. And Heavenly Father wants me to play princesses and not go to sleep.

I don't think that her goal in initiating the conversation was to avoid bed time, but if it was, I have to give her props.

In other news, we are packing, driving 2000+ miles over 3 days, spending the night at the Radmalls, moving our stuff to our new place, buying a washer and dryer, unpacking our stuff, getting my hair done (it's been 3 months AHHHH!), and attending the Sampson Family Reunion within the next week and a half. Wish us luck!