The Manansala Family: September 2006

September 30, 2006

Soccer!!

Here is Kayleigh at her first day of soccer practice. She was a little nervous, but she had a good time. Paul and I could not get over how grown up she looked in her soccer gear! Where did our little baby girl go?? She has 5 other kids on her team from her preschool class last year! And the coach is the dad of one of her friends. She is a very good player, when she forgets that there are people watching her! Sophie was a good little sister to come along and cheer her big sister on!

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September 25, 2006

Silly, silly girls....

I was telling the girls a story in the car and they thought it was really funny. I took a bunch of pictures because they looked so cute being silly and laughing.

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September 23, 2006

3-D!!

We took the girls to see Monster House. They really wanted to go. I tried to warn them that it would be a little scary, but that didn't change their minds. We got there and they handed us 3-D glasses! Didn't know it was a 3-D movie!! Things can look a little scarier in 3-D!! The girls liked it though.....after hiding in our laps for the first 15 minutes!

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Pony Rides

We went with some friends of ours to a Children's Fair. The big hit was the pony rides. The girls were so excited and proud to be able to ride on the ponies "by themselves". Our friends have a two year old son, Liam. He was the smallest kid riding the biggest pony!!

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September 12, 2006

Preschooler....

Today was Sophie's first day of school! She was soooo excited!!! Daddy got to take a day off from work and come with us. Sophie was such a big girl! She did not hesitate....as soon as the teacher opened the door, she walked right up to her, said hello, walked into the classroom and put her backpack in her cubby, and then walked right over to the puzzle table. And could have cared less if mommy and daddy were still there!!! Of course, we were right there with the cameras, kind of hanging on a little bit, but she really was fine. After doing this twice in two weeks, I have realized that it is definitely harder on the parents, then the children. In fact, we probably make it scary for them...saying things like, "are you ready for school", "are you a big girl now to stay a school by yourself", and "make sure you listen and be a good girl". All they care about is going to play and make friends!! Here is Sophie going to school....

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When we got to the school to pick her up, there is a closet that connects to the room next door which happens to be Kayleigh's old room. We went through that room into the closet, which has a one-way window that we can watch Sophie's room through and she can't see us. Sophie was sitting at a little table with two other girls playing with playdoh (which she must have been loving, since we don't do playdoh very often at home!!). Then the whole class went and sat on the rug to sing a song. It was a very cute song about fish and sharks. Sophie was doing great, following right along!! Then, we went back out and waited by the door for class to be over. The teacher had all the kids sitting at a table waiting for their parents. Sophie was very happy to see us, but a little upset that school was over already! But she told us all about what she did and what she had for snack. In fact, the first thing she told me is "Mommy, I had bagels and grapes for snack." Without me even asking, I think I used to always ask Kayleigh that after school and Sophie was so excited to be able to me what she had after a year of having to listen to what fun snacks Kayleigh got to eat!

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September 07, 2006

Picking up Kayleigh

Kayleigh had a good first day. She made some friends and loves her teacher. She got three gummy bears for being a good listener! And she told me funny things that her teacher said. Here are some pics from when I picked her up...

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SHOWING ME HER DESK:

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September 05, 2006

KINGERGARTENER....

Today was Kayleigh's first day of kindergarten. I can't believe it!! I think it was harder for me than it was for her. She did great! She was so cute walking with her backpack that looks so big on her. She walked with her class right into the room, put her backpack away and went right over to the rug to sit down. She looked back a few times to wave, but no tears (from her, can't say the same for mommy!!). Before we left the house, she told me she is a little bit shy, but she will be okay. So now it's just me and Sophie, who as soon as we left the school said, Ok...now we go home and get my backpack and take me to school! Her's starts next Tuesday. At least I get a break for the mommy seperation anxiety! Here are a few pictures from this morning. I will post more from when I pick her up. 5 more hours to go....