Recess Boy Trouble

Second week of school just started, and already Gwen has boy trouble. She's been being "tormented" by no less than FOUR boys this week, all wanting to chase her. Gwen has no idea why these boys keep harassing her, and she's gotten quite upset about it. Yesterday it was one boy. I called the school (because he pushed her down a few times) and he apologized to her today. But at recess today, three new boys chased her around, but she was fed up. She turned around and pushed one of the boys down. She had to pull a yellow ticket because of it. True, she should not have pushed anyone, and I am a little disappointed that her recess has been ruined for her these last 2 days. But I can't help but smirk a little. I know why these boys are chasing her around... And I'm a little proud that she's standing up for herself. It's hard being the new girl and making a name for yourself in a brand new school. Next time I want her to tell a teacher instead of pushing a kid over. But my little girl is being chased by boys... oh dear me.

Sorry about there being no pictures. They discourage parents from showing up during school hours and taking pictures of the kids.

Here's a picture. 

"You think you can catch me? HA!" 

Aaaand We're Back

I'm not sure how exciting this blog will be, since I've become terrible at remembering to take pictures. And the main point of these family blogs are the pictures, right? But I've decided to start this thing up again since so much has and is happening to our (not so little anymore) family. So I'll try to take pictures to illustrate these lovely, exciting stories. But the kids are hilarious and (I think) are pretty darn cute, so I think you'll keep reading... Just a hunch. :) Especially since most of you are family. So you'd better be reading...

There will be a quiz later.

Since the last time I blogged:

- Phoebe danced her tush off in her dance class and was "strong, fast, and brave" during her performances.

- Gwen graduated Kindergarten!

- We're expecting! Due December 21st! (See ultrasound pic on the left.) It's a boy! 

- And we bought a house. An adorable (it's in the eye of the beholder...) home that needs just a little TLC. I'll post that at a later time. Maybe after I take a pic of it. 

The reason for this post, though, is Gwennie's first day of First Grade. 

 Morning Of! 6:45am, and ready to take on the adventurous day!

 Let's go already!! 

 Getting bored with pictures. Her friends were already halfway down the block. 

 That was the closest I got to her the entire walk to school. She would not stop for anything.

 I had to threaten her to stop for a quick picture in front of her school, before she dashed off (without a hug!!!) to jump in line with her class...

 ... where she met a best friend immediately, and had to show off backpacks and lunch boxes. (She did manage to shoot me a wave goodbye. I'll take it.)

 Six hours gone! Phoebe, Isaac, and I managed to stay busy. Twice a week, we're doing some at-home preschool. Phoebe loved it. She felt like she was in real school, and she got to draw a lot (her favorite. She's pretty darn good, too. Didn't get that from me.) 

 Gwen's first day was a success! She had "two recesses and one lunch" and she absolutely loved school and couldn't wait to go back. That's what I wanted to hear! We all have to get used to waking up super early and walking to school every morning, but the weather was so beautiful, we couldn't complain today! 

P.S. If you are wondering what the heck our blog title means, well... PIGS are the initials of our four children... (accidentally so, promise.) S is the baby's initials. There you go.