Happy Feet

I have started tap dancing again. I was a dancer in my younger years...for along time actually. I was in tap, ballet, jazz, and point all through elementary and into Jr. High. But them I became the mascot in 9th grade and gave it up to be Wally Gator. I've always wanted to get back into dance...actually just tap. It was always my favorite. So I decided to start it up. Like I don't have enough free time on my hand...but I love it and am so glad to have found my new little dance studio, Frances Lea Dance Studio. This is my 4th week of tap lessons and we finished our first dance tonight. And I must say...I am really good! I am probably the best one in the class. Really! No joke there! (okay, so we only have 4 people, and one is a guy) Not that I have anything against guy tap dancers, but I think they are at a disadvantage because they have bigger feet, and seem a little more...clumsy. The guy in my class does anyway. So I am amazed how quick it came back to me and how happy my feet actually are! And man, I am getting a workout! I sweat so much in that hour. I wish I could go more that just one night a week. I have been practicing in out kitchen sometimes after I get home from work and Keira just loves to watch me and listen to the ratta tap tap! She just smiles and tries to dance with me, even though her shoes are silent. I remember when I had recitals and my dad would always be waiting in the audience with flowers. I can see Brodie there now with a bouquet for Keira. I can not wait until Keira is 2 so she too can show off her happy feet!

A moment to breath...and blog

I finally have some free time. Things are going good. Keira has just finished her first week of pre school and it went wonderfully! She loves going to school! No tears from her which is such a relief...especially since I taught pre school and I know how some kids are when their mommys and daddys leave them. She acted like she ruled the school! I am so happy for her. I have been getting notes home from the teacher and they all say what a joy she is, how helpful and verbal she is, and how happy she is all the time! It is so good to hear that. When Brodie droped her off the seconde day, she took off down the hall and went right to her classroom! I am so glad this is working out for her and I know how good this is for her as well. Here are some pics of her on the first day of school:
This was in our front yard...ignore the long grass! It was cut shortly after! She has her back pack and ready to go to school!This is in her classroom with her friends and her teacher Ms. Shannon.

We have been taking Keira for wagon rides which she loves. Here is a picture on one of our outings. She points up at the sky and says "moon" and "star". Keira is so much like her mommy. We both love shoes! I was on the couch doing some school work when I heard this shuffling....I looked over and Keira had a pair of my shoes on and was walking around! Glad I had my camera near by cause it was so funny. She tries to do this with Brodie's flip flops too.

I also must mention how good Keira is doing on the potty. She goes both #1 and #2 daily on her pink potty and is so proud of her self, as are we. After she is finished, she will stand up and giver herself a round of applause. She will tell us when she has to go and will run to the potty. Well...its my bedtime but will try and update more soon.

Sniff sniff....

Have not had too much free time to blog. The free time I do have I prefer to spend with Keira so I am beginning to realize that my blogs will be minimal. School is going great. I love my kids, my school, and my new coworkers. Everything seems to be going good. I still am kinda clueless on some things but I am getting the hand of it. It is very frustrating not knowing what exactly to do, what to teach and not having anyone to ask or go to for help. Everyone still thinks I know everything...which I do not! But I am doing what I can to give it my best. So far (this will change, I bet you a million) I have learned that I like teaching math better than teaching reading/language arts. That is so crazy because I hated math in all my school years. I like teaching reading, but it is still hard to plan a lesson because my kids are on all diffirent levels.

Speaking of school...Keira is about to start preschool. I am so excited for her and I know she will love it and that it will be so wonderful for her. Her wheels are always turning and she is always wanting to learn, play, and interact with others...especially kids. She will be in a Tuesday/Thursday class and...she is the only girl in the class. She will be the little Princess! There is so much I feel like I have to do this weekend to get her already....get a lunch box, get ID tags, monogram her lovey that she sleeps with, and much much more. My little girl is off to school... one more day of drying my tears away.

New Pics.....

Keira and Aspen snuggling

She is already for school, reading to BooBoo Kitty