Meet Amy

I have struggled with the answer when asked, "What do you do?" and it isn't work-related. Ultimately, we settled on that I find things and untangle things. But I also read (a lot), pretend to wake surf, and watch Hallmark films.

Amy's bookshelf: 2024

The Weekend Away
it was amazing
So so good! Orla and Kate are long-time best friends off on a girls' weekend away. Kate is a bit of a player who is trying to get back at her soon-to-be-ex, causing her to spend frivolously and do drugs and hook-ups. Orla is a new mom ex...
tagged: 2024, audible-books, five-stars, thriller, and thoughtful
Written Off
really liked it
tagged: 2024, cozy, easy, and four-stars
Maybe Next Time
really liked it
Parts were a screaming 5 and parts were like “what?” And just irritated me. It is a Groundhog Day premise about a family of four - the mom is caught up in her own life and missing all that is going on around her with her kids and then he...
tagged: 2024, audible-books, fiction, four-stars, and thoughtful

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It’s the start of a new year

Today was our first day of school.

It was also the first time in a while that I’ve had to have both girls ready for their day before I leave for work.

See, we’ve had a nanny for the past 4 years.

When Ivy was super young (pre 6 months old), I would take both girls to my sister’s house or my friend’s house.  But I didn’t take them all cute and ready for the day.  I took them in their pj’s.  It was really hard taking them somewhere but it was even harder leaving them.  So, we decided we needed a nanny and that would eliminate one of my painful moments of each day.

Once we got a nanny, I could wake up the girls before I left and give them kisses.  It was somehow easier to leave them at home than to take them somewhere.  With a nanny they could play with their friends and their cousins.  They could go to lessons easily.  And I could sleep in a little bit later.

Now that Ivy is in preschool, we decided that it was time to transition away from a nanny to a full-time preschool/daycare.  It is going to be an interesting and challenging transition.  She is so used to having a nanny and constant one on one attention.  But she is also used to having about 5 make-believe friends over every single day.  At preschool, she won’t have to pretend any more.

Ivy is so excited for school.  I’m excited for her to make friends.  And I’m excited for her growth.  But I’m not excited about getting everyone ready and out the door by 7:40 every morning.

Jade loved her first day of second grade.  Tomorrow, when she comes home, this picture will be hanging from the front room window to welcome home.  Her first day report was that it was “AWESOME!” oh and “I made a new friend.”

I’m so happy that both girls love learning and are excited to start the new year.  We’re going to miss having Miss Kim be part of our lives and she has been wonderful with the girls.  Luckily she’s not far away and we will still have the opportunities to see her.

Mommy and Me Monday at Really, Are You Serious? Hosted by Krystyn at Really, Are You Serious?

**** UPDATE- August 24th.  This morning, Jade woke up and her first words out of her mouth were, “Remember how last year you had the picture of me on the window that said, ‘Congratulations on your first day of first grade’? Maybe this year you could do the 2nd day of 2nd grade.”  (See above?  it was already my plan).  Apparently when she came home and there was no picture greeting her she told Miss Kim that it was okay because she knows I had a really busy day.

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10 comments to It’s the start of a new year

  • to say ur girls are gorgeous is an understatement. Phoebe starts first grade this year in a new school. I’m so excited for her. I just dread the homework and early mornings. Ugh!

  • I found you over at Nie’s show and tell. I thought that you might enjoy a project that I have going on over at my Blog. Every Tuesday I host The Happiness Project. You simply post a photo of something that makes you happy and then link up.

    I’m trying to take over the Blogosphere with happiness. Here is a link to this week’s post if you want to see what it’s all about.

    http://leighvslaundry.blogspot.com/2010/08/happiness-project-week-25.html

  • Holly
    Twitter: HJPix

    Such a great job of photo journaling!! Love it!! They look adorable for their BIG day!! Ivy will transition just fine!! (((HUGS)))

  • Oh my goodness. You are such a great Mommy! Seriously great! I love that. What a sweet memory for her!

  • Brandie
    Twitter: rudyrukus

    Oh you are such a good mom! How cute and what a great idea! Your girls are absolutely beautiful!

  • Krystyn
    Twitter: SeriousKrystyn

    So glad the first day went so well. I can totally relate to getting ready in the morning. I have to do both girls (it’s always been me as hubby leaves at 5:45am)…and I have to be out of the house at 6:50!

    You all look so beautiful, too.

  • Mrs.Mayhem
    Twitter: motheringmayhem

    Wonderful photos! Your girls are beautiful!

    It is hard to get everyone up and out so early, but I’m sure you will adjust and it will get easier in time.

  • Miel Abeille
    Twitter: miel_et_lait

    I agree with Kristina, your girls are gorgeous! Your daughter might be losing some one-on-one time, but she’s gaining new friends, right? It’s a win-win. Good luck with the early morning routine!

  • Camille
    Twitter: makeitworkmom

    Today was the day? I’m so glad to hear it turned out successful. And I’m sure they’ll be happy to have you getting them ready and purdy! 🙂 They are gorgeous little girls. Growing up fast!

  • Your girls are beautiful!