So Much Fun! & a "Mommy Moment"

Look who's already 8 months old!!! She is a doll and is such a happy baby but she has become mobile and doesn't have much interest in sitting still for my photo shoots :) Adalynn has found her voice and we hear her rambling "mamama" and "dadada" for most of the day. I just want her to stay this age. She's so much fun! I don't look forward to the to toddler years. It seems that she might be a very opinionated little lady.

       


















So, I had a very embarrassing "mommy moment" yesterday. I was pumping gas at Costco with Adalynn while my little ones were at preschool. It was very cold and windy out so I got back inside the car and gave Addy a snack while the gas finished. I got out of the car and put the nozzle back at the pump and heard a "beep" sound assuming it was someone else's keyless entry. I got my receipt and went to get in and ALL the car doors were locked with my keys and cell phone sitting in the center console and my sweet little baby in the backseat!!!!! I started to panic and found the attendant explaining to him that I did NOT lock my car but somehow I heard the car beep and all the doors locked and that my baby was inside. He must of thought I mistakenly locked the doors before getting out and that I was nuts. He said he was going to call a locksmith and he paged the manager at the main store. There was no way I was going to sit here and wait on a locksmith......it was freezing and Adalynn was awake and beginning to cry! Of course this would happen when I don't have any of my other kids with me that could easily unlock the doors!

The nicest (and not to mention, very attractive) guy came over from Costco and called 911 telling them there was a child locked inside of the vehicle. They assured us the police would be right there. The man tried to comfort me telling me that I was not the first person that this has happened too. I felt the need to tell him that I didn't lock my keys in the car and have no idea how they locked after I got out with my remote entry inside the car. But, it really didn't matter at this point I just wanted them to hurry up and get the doors open! An ambulance showed up first, two paramedics hopped out and asked if I was ok. One of them said that thankfully it was a cold day and we didn't have to worry about Adalynn being overheated. They said it would be just a few more minutes before the truck got there and they could open the doors. Meanwhile at least a dozen cars line up to get gas as the police arrive. Now, there are about 6 police officers and paramedics around me (slightly excessive).  :) I was SO embarrassed!!! I had to fill out a form confirming that I owned the car and once the doors were opened they checked my drivers license to make sure I wasn't stealing the car or the baby. It just took 2-3 minutes for them to get the doors unlocked and there was Adalynn just sucking her thumb and staring out the window. They were all very, very kind! THANK YOU TO THE SOUTHLAKE POLICE!

The gas attendant said that he had seen cars being accidently locked by another person's keyless entry with the same make of vehicle. I don't know if he was just trying to make me feel better but I will NEVER close all my doors again when I only have Adalynn in the car!

FIRST DAY OF PRESCHOOL

Yesterday, September 5, was the day we've been anxiously awaiting for the last 2 months.....  the First Day of Preschool!
The morning started out quite early~ 5:40am to be exact! Adalynn woke me with her little grunts from the monitor. She went back to sleep but Mr. Hudson entered my room soon thereafter saying, "Mommy, I want some apple juice!" I quickly led him back to bed persuading him it was the middle of the night. I figured getting up that early cant't make for a great first day of school, especially with no naps! Hudson still naps on most days. I'd like to give up naps & just put him to bed earlier but for now it's best for both our sanity :)
After Hudson went back to sleep I laid down on the couch hoping for some quiet time but of course that didn't happen. Kambree came down at five after six saying she couldn't sleep. She seemed to think it was still the night before and that she had never fallen asleep. I had her lay down on the other sofa since returning her to bed would probably wake Trinity who shares her room. I didn't need anymore kids up! So I started getting ready and had plenty of time to pack 4 lunches, pick out their clothes and have everything in place. Believe it or not we actually got to school ten minutes early!! That is a first (and might be a last). :)  

                                                   Here they are all ready to go with their backpacks in tow.

                                                      Hudson~3 years old  Trinity~4 years old

                                                   

                                                           Trinity's first day of Pre-K 2012

                                                            Very proud of his new backpack.

                                                                    Being a little sassy!
When we arrived at school Trinity went right in and was very excited to see some old friends, especially one little boy in particular. Her teacher last year requested they be placed in the same class. I guess they work well together. Hudson was a little nervous about going into a different class with new teachers and kept asking when I was picking him up and where would I be. He was really quiet with his teachers & wouldn't speak when they'd ask him a question but he was ALL smiles when I picked him up! They both had a great first day and are looking forward to going back tomorrow. And I am looking forward to taking them back!:)
It's amazing how fast the time goes by while they are in school. I can never get enough done. But, I will treasure the time I get to spend with just me and Adalynn.
                                                         
                                                                          Hudson in his classroom