Creation Story

Ella Claire is now 7 months. Man how time flies. Here's a recent picture of her. She's sitting up really well now, not too much falling over and really rolling all over the place. My favorite move she does is when she's sitting up and she starts bouncing. I really think the child may start scooting around on her bottom rather than crawling...it's hilarious!

Today at preschool pick-up, Greta Banks' preschool teacher said that they were discussing the story of creation today. They were talking about Adam and Eve and Mrs. Alice said that Adam was a daddy along time ago. Much to her teacher's dismay, Greta Banks then asked if Adam was Mrs. Alice's daddy. The eloquent words of my little one!!

Double names

I love double names. I love the southern ideal of having 2 names and especially caring on family names. Both of my girls go by 2 names and we joke that we "like to keep them good and southern." Greta Banks has been called many names by her friends, "Banks," "Beta Banks," and even "GB." My favorite by far was heard at preschool yesterday. While standing in line to pick her up from her classroom, I was speaking to a fellow mom and said her daughter had enjoyed playing with "piggy banks" at preschool. The mom thought they were pretend piggy banks they had within a center. Her daughter exclaimed "No mommy. She's a real live person." Yes that would be my southern gal she was referring to, Greta Banks!! Too cute not to share!

Preschool Begins

I love this time of year. I love the weather getting cooler, seasons beginning to change, and the start of school. It must be my "inner teacher" in me but I love the start of the school year. It announces change, new responsibilities, new teachers, new friends, and new schedules. I love being at home with my girls but was awaiting with anticipation for Greta Banks' first day of preschool. We started the morning with a special "Happy 1st Day of Preschool" breakfast, with a candle and all, and even had first day of school cookie treats that afternoon for snack. In carpool, it was sad to see her leap out of the car heading to her class. She's really growing up and establishing her own independance. I was a little teary but also so pleased she LOVES going to school!

All she had to say about her day was that her teacher asked her to sit in her seat just like mommy and daddy do at the table (we're still working on that...I swear the child has ants in her pants) :-) On another note, I was so proud of Greta Banks this week. She wrote her name by herself for the first time. She did completely without being prompted...she's truly gifted! We're starting AG classes next week ;-) I love you sweet baby....to the moon and back!