A Day to Remember

So starting the day off at 3 am made the day memorable, but adding the storms on Wednesday really made the day one we would never forget. We were so happy to get Big M in pre-K after waiting in line at 10 pm. Luckily, Charley took the 10pm-3 am shift and I traded with him at 3 am and successfully got a morning Pre-K spot.

Later on that day, we headed to Stillwater for Big M's recital rehearsal at the Seratean Center. Her tap class performed their Wheels on the Bus number and soon after we were headed to the basement for a safe place to wait out the storm. Little did we know how big the storm was. With little cell phone reception down there, we later learned there were 24 storms in Kansas and Oklahoma that evening, 18 of which were in OK. It was a crazy evening and we had some great little girls and company as we waited out the storm in the hot, muggy basement with many, many others and their pets. We waited in the basement for almost 2 hours!! We were safe, but so happy when the storm had passed and we were able to get out of there.

Such a long day, but one we'll always remember...

It's a BIG week!

I'm stressing just a little...well maybe alot. There's so much going on this week before school and dance are officially over. Charley and I will be taking turns camping out to get Big M into pre-K at the nearby elementary school tomorrow night....very few spots for the number of children needing them. Of course, it's supposed to start raining and this will all be so much fun sitting in the rain! After being up several extra hours, we leave for Stillwater for the dance recital dress rehearsal, which will end up being another late night. Finally, recital will be on Fri. and Sat. evenings and I'll be so glad to see Big M dancing to "The Wheels on the Bus" and "Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo". It's been so much fun continuing dance in Stillwater, but I'm ready for the driving portion to be over. And, I'm ready for some dry, sunny weather along with it! So, I'm sad that we won't be going to Stillwater nearly as often, but relieved that we won't have to make the almost 1 1/2 hour drive anymore.

Mother's Day Tea

Wow! I didn't realize it had been so long since posting....

Big M had a sweet little Mother's Day Tea at her preschool today. We enjoyed crackers/cheese, cookies, fruit, and lemonade together followed by the kids' performance. They sang two songs and said a poem. Then they shared their special gifts for us. The first was a cute towel with their handprints all over it...to remind us how little their hands were when they were making messes! The second was a sweet little card with more handprints. It was an enjoyable event with Big M, who was happy I was there, but couldn't wait to get to her Cinco de Mayo party later that day!

Of course, I forgot the camera, but I posted a few photos taken from my phone...not the best, but it's a pic!