A new start

My precious little girl is a 2nd grader. I could not be more proud of her! I don't know what I have done to deserve such a precious little gift, but I know I am blessed. Surprisingly she wanted her hair rolled in the dreaded foam rollers the night before so she could don some curls to school!! She was super excited the night before.
Then reality sets in.....
Morning of, she begins to say she is nervous. Talk, pray, she's fine......
Leaving her at the classroom door, she begins to break down, which in turn causes mom to break down. I turn and bolt ( sunglasses on, to hide my emotional state) to the nearest exit. Crying the whole way home, I turned to check on Blaine.... and he is crying. When I asked why? "I'm going to miss her so much!" We were a sight to be seen!!! I had great intentions on blogging about this - all day - but never could get the courage up to do so.
Some days I wish I could be one of those moms who look forward to school. But for today - I just missed that little ray of sunshine that was my constant all summer!
Here's praying for a great year - for all my friends, family, the teacher but most of all my little world, my family to have wonderful year.

Things I love?
a. Dark sunglasses
b. great friends who understand
c. the closeness, genuine love of my family

Individuality

I remember the days when Blaine had his own mind and opinion! I am just wondering if any other parents have this issue with the little brothers/sisters. At restaurant, when asked what Blaine wants his response "whatever Emily is having". He did AWESOME at swim lessons. After day one arm floaties were history!! Last day was fun day - but he didn't enjoy it because Emily stayed with Nanny and Papa instead of being there with him!!!! After only one time jumping from the diving board, he was done. Only a year ago, he was his own little person, now he is mini Emily! It very frustrating!!!

Things I love -
a. Blaine's ability to swim without arm floaties!!!
b. being your own person!
c. that he loves his sister so much he wants to be her, even if it does drive me insane!

Toe-t-ally Painted

Trying to get this off the ground... scary! I would like to start booking appointments, and see how busy I get and then I will decide on renting a booth or doing something else... that would involve a travel trailer.... not sure - does that sound too creepy?? Picture super cute paint job?! Any ideas would be great. I didn't major in marketing!

I guarantee all my work. All nails should last 3-4 weeks. I will be happy to fix anything within 10 days as long as it wasn't messed up due to improper care. If poor care was the cause, a $2 per toe charge will be applied.

If your interested, I will email you some of my work. I am also available for parties. Please pass the word around.

Here is something I've done just because we're rooting for our team!!!

Call me for an appointment

Blaine

So I am late downloading Blaine's graduation pics from preschool. Story of my summer. For some reason I've become the procrastinator over everything this summer. Guess just enjoying summer!
On the morning of his birthday, he woke up early - big surprise!! He tapped me and I rolled over and he had the biggest grin on his face!! Here is what followed....

Mom - Happy Birthday!!!!
Blaine - Thanks but Im not 5 yet.
Mom - Yes you are. Today is your birthday. You're 5 years old TODAY
Blaine - (after examining himself) But I'm not any bigger!!!

Summmmaa Time

Summer finally arrived after a long school year. I am not sure who was more ready - Emily or me! Here are some of the Adventures of the Kapka Klan. With school just around the corner we better relish these next couple of weeks!!!

Happenings.....
1. Blaine rides his bike with OUT training wheels.
2. Jamie has become a jet set traveler for work... which means a Jamicia trip will be planned!
3. A little movie that opened June 30th just added fuel to the fire to my addiction
4. Emily is the best big sister/daughter there is!! And she has finally decided to start Dance class in the fall. Anyone who knows how shy she is - this is a huge thing for us!

Things I love....
1. Mornings with no where to go to enjoy coffee on my patio
2. Free pools!
3. the heat that comes with summer

PiNk

Last Thursday we endured our first broken bone. Emily jumped out of her swing and fractured her ... elbow/!?!? She has done great and really hasn't complained! She got her cast on Tuesday. Today she walked out of Mary Martin Elementary with this special surprise from her daddy. It surprised me to, because I had not been let in on the secret.
All the girls, little and adults, kept saying how sweet. Then Emily looked at me and said "Now I know why you married him!" And it truth, that is what won me over - I'd never had a boyfriend send me flowers, and he sent them to me every Friday.

Some things just have to be shared! We are all super lucky to have him take care of us!

IBK

So these are the average days of a boy! Blaine will be 5 this July, which he is obsessed with! Starting school in the fall. I'm torn about how I feel about that. On one hand I have been a full time stay at home mom for the past almost 8 years. So I am looking forward to having a day filled with something other then scraped knees, Spongebob, and toys galore under my feet. On the other - he is my baby!! What am I going to do with out him home. He fills my days with joy and so much laughter some days and tears others. I can only imagine God's roaring laugh when Blaine explains to me why he doesn't want to wear shorts because his little friend always finds a way out!! Why am I having this conversation? Or when he say he needs the directions for something, but pronounces it without the D!!! And Emily then tells him he doesn't need the irections.... Conversations like these were why I was so worried about having a son. How would I relate to him? But I have to say, he is one of the lights of my world!! God knew I needed him as much as I needed Jamie or Emily! They just complete me!
Days filled with bike rides, hot wheel cars under my feet, my basketball/football/soccer/baseball player are soon to be those I cherish.... Just a new chapter in my life and his about to begin! Look at Mary Martin Elementary..... all I can say is good luck and don't call me unless there is blood involved!!!!

Things I love ....
1. How much I love being a mom to a boy
2. Jessica, not mommy, filled days ahead
3. Ivan Blaine Kapka