For obvious reasons, our little family is wandering around in jubilant dazes this past week. We have 8 days until we are in Orlando, celebrating Brooke's MAW trip!
Still so much to do. I wanted to get a haircut (my hair is super long right now and I'm thinking way too hot for Florida! I want to cut off a good 10 inches and donate it to Angel Hair--a Canadian organization that makes wigs for kids with cancer.) I need to get some proper walking shoes for myself and Avie. I have to pack all those wonderful outfits BigGivers have gifted the girls, I have camera cards to download and batteries to charge....But, to add to the craziness--Miss B started kindegarten on Monday!
She did awesome--she was so excited--almost as much for school as for Disney (but I think Ariel still wins the excitement competition!). She got up without a fuss, got ready so quickly I was left speechless and just couldn't stop smiling all morning long.
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Here she is outside the doors to her school. She was so proud to hold her lunch box and wear her 'big girl' backpack. And, I was so proud of her!
Parents were invited to settle the little ones in until just after morning announcements and welcome from the principal. Of course, Brooke had to pee just as the class was about to stand for 'O Canada' and say the morning prayer. So, she missed the first morning's announcements, but all went well!I left a little misty-eyed, but not because I knew she wasn't ready, just because I saw what a little person she was becoming.
Anyways, Brooke had a blast! She played games, sang songs and learned a bit, too! Really loved taking the bus home that first day. I surprised her with a post-school ice cream and she said she had just had the best day ever. Love that.
Loved having the day just with Avie at home, too. We so rarely get to do anything just one-on-one and it was fun to just listen to her little chatter and play simple puzzle and ball games. It was so quiet just the two of us, but we had a great time. I really think I'll need to make the effort to spend a little more quality time with each of them separately. Helps them develop their own personality, I think!
What I didn't realize--is just how much homework parents of kindegarteners have! So much paperwork on that first day. Forms to fill out, letters to read, schedules to make, etc. Anyways, anticipating as much yesterday, I checked Brooke's backpack and found...a note saying that some students have been found with lice nits! And, that parents are advised to be vigilant and check their children daily to ensure the lice hasn't spread.
Ughhhh....seriously? The second day of school?!I kinda freaked. Pas told me to calm down, that she didn't have it and probably wouldn't get it. And, boy, do I hope so!
Not only would it be terrible timing--we are scheduled for a BBB appointment in just over one week!!--but I don't want to have to shave my daughter's hair. It's just gotten to a fun length after chemo and I think she would be heartbroken by it! (Her favourite part of getting ready for school?--Picking out the barettes or headband we bought specifically for her school outfits.) Sure, I'm probably being paranoid, but I think I have legitimate cause for it!
Anyways--enough worrying--we are going to Disney in a week! We're sooooo excited. Besides selling gold pins to raise awareness of childhood cancer (September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month), raising funds for Starlight's Walk of Smiles and volunteering to help organize a local renewal centre's Green Gala, Pas and I are both incredibly busy at work.![]()
If we can just calm down enough to get all of our work and volunteer projects completed by then, we'll be fine--and in a week's time, we'll all be standing outside Cinderella's castle marveling at the dream come true.![]()
OMG! As if she wasn't already precious enough! I just LOVE the 1st day of school picture!!!!For obvious reasons, our little family is wandering around in jubilant dazes this past week. We have 8 days until we are in Orlando, celebrating Brooke's MAW trip!
Still so much to do. I wanted to get a haircut (my hair is super long right now and I'm thinking way too hot for Florida! I want to cut off a good 10 inches and donate it to Angel Hair--a Canadian organization that makes wigs for kids with cancer.) I need to get some proper walking shoes for myself and Avie. I have to pack all those wonderful outfits BigGivers have gifted the girls, I have camera cards to download and batteries to charge....But, to add to the craziness--Miss B started kindegarten on Monday!
She did awesome--she was so excited--almost as much for school as for Disney (but I think Ariel still wins the excitement competition!). She got up without a fuss, got ready so quickly I was left speechless and just couldn't stop smiling all morning long.
![]()
Here she is outside the doors to her school. She was so proud to hold her lunch box and wear her 'big girl' backpack. And, I was so proud of her!
Parents were invited to settle the little ones in until just after morning announcements and welcome from the principal. Of course, Brooke had to pee just as the class was about to stand for 'O Canada' and say the morning prayer. So, she missed the first morning's announcements, but all went well!I left a little misty-eyed, but not because I knew she wasn't ready, just because I saw what a little person she was becoming.
Anyways, Brooke had a blast! She played games, sang songs and learned a bit, too! Really loved taking the bus home that first day. I surprised her with a post-school ice cream and she said she had just had the best day ever. Love that.
Loved having the day just with Avie at home, too. We so rarely get to do anything just one-on-one and it was fun to just listen to her little chatter and play simple puzzle and ball games. It was so quiet just the two of us, but we had a great time. I really think I'll need to make the effort to spend a little more quality time with each of them separately. Helps them develop their own personality, I think!
What I didn't realize--is just how much homework parents of kindegarteners have! So much paperwork on that first day. Forms to fill out, letters to read, schedules to make, etc. Anyways, anticipating as much yesterday, I checked Brooke's backpack and found...a note saying that some students have been found with lice nits! And, that parents are advised to be vigilant and check their children daily to ensure the lice hasn't spread.
Ughhhh....seriously? The second day of school?!I kinda freaked. Pas told me to calm down, that she didn't have it and probably wouldn't get it. And, boy, do I hope so!
Not only would it be terrible timing--we are scheduled for a BBB appointment in just over one week!!--but I don't want to have to shave my daughter's hair. It's just gotten to a fun length after chemo and I think she would be heartbroken by it! (Her favourite part of getting ready for school?--Picking out the barettes or headband we bought specifically for her school outfits.) Sure, I'm probably being paranoid, but I think I have legitimate cause for it!
Anyways--enough worrying--we are going to Disney in a week! We're sooooo excited. Besides selling gold pins to raise awareness of childhood cancer (September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month), raising funds for Starlight's Walk of Smiles and volunteering to help organize a local renewal centre's Green Gala, Pas and I are both incredibly busy at work.![]()
If we can just calm down enough to get all of our work and volunteer projects completed by then, we'll be fine--and in a week's time, we'll all be standing outside Cinderella's castle marveling at the dream come true.![]()
For obvious reasons, our little family is wandering around in jubilant dazes this past week. We have 8 days until we are in Orlando, celebrating Brooke's MAW trip!
Still so much to do. I wanted to get a haircut (my hair is super long right now and I'm thinking way too hot for Florida! I want to cut off a good 10 inches and donate it to Angel Hair--a Canadian organization that makes wigs for kids with cancer.) I need to get some proper walking shoes for myself and Avie. I have to pack all those wonderful outfits BigGivers have gifted the girls, I have camera cards to download and batteries to charge....But, to add to the craziness--Miss B started kindegarten on Monday!
She did awesome--she was so excited--almost as much for school as for Disney (but I think Ariel still wins the excitement competition!). She got up without a fuss, got ready so quickly I was left speechless and just couldn't stop smiling all morning long.
![]()
Here she is outside the doors to her school. She was so proud to hold her lunch box and wear her 'big girl' backpack. And, I was so proud of her!
Parents were invited to settle the little ones in until just after morning announcements and welcome from the principal. Of course, Brooke had to pee just as the class was about to stand for 'O Canada' and say the morning prayer. So, she missed the first morning's announcements, but all went well!I left a little misty-eyed, but not because I knew she wasn't ready, just because I saw what a little person she was becoming.
Anyways, Brooke had a blast! She played games, sang songs and learned a bit, too! Really loved taking the bus home that first day. I surprised her with a post-school ice cream and she said she had just had the best day ever. Love that.
Loved having the day just with Avie at home, too. We so rarely get to do anything just one-on-one and it was fun to just listen to her little chatter and play simple puzzle and ball games. It was so quiet just the two of us, but we had a great time. I really think I'll need to make the effort to spend a little more quality time with each of them separately. Helps them develop their own personality, I think!
What I didn't realize--is just how much homework parents of kindegarteners have! So much paperwork on that first day. Forms to fill out, letters to read, schedules to make, etc. Anyways, anticipating as much yesterday, I checked Brooke's backpack and found...a note saying that some students have been found with lice nits! And, that parents are advised to be vigilant and check their children daily to ensure the lice hasn't spread.
Ughhhh....seriously? The second day of school?!I kinda freaked. Pas told me to calm down, that she didn't have it and probably wouldn't get it. And, boy, do I hope so!
Not only would it be terrible timing--we are scheduled for a BBB appointment in just over one week!!--but I don't want to have to shave my daughter's hair. It's just gotten to a fun length after chemo and I think she would be heartbroken by it! (Her favourite part of getting ready for school?--Picking out the barettes or headband we bought specifically for her school outfits.) Sure, I'm probably being paranoid, but I think I have legitimate cause for it!
Anyways--enough worrying--we are going to Disney in a week! We're sooooo excited. Besides selling gold pins to raise awareness of childhood cancer (September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month), raising funds for Starlight's Walk of Smiles and volunteering to help organize a local renewal centre's Green Gala, Pas and I are both incredibly busy at work.![]()
If we can just calm down enough to get all of our work and volunteer projects completed by then, we'll be fine--and in a week's time, we'll all be standing outside Cinderella's castle marveling at the dream come true.![]()
We are so excited! It's finally arrived! In just five hours, I'll have to wake up to get ready for the limo. I should be sleeping right now, but I couldn't go without saying a final thank you to everyone for tuning in here and sharing in our wish trip journey!
All of you have been an immeasurable help in planning this trip. Couldn't have done it without you. We are so blessed to have made so many great friends here and we are so grateful to have taken part in the magic that is the Big Give. Thank you Wendy and crew for spoiling us! Our girls will certainly be the best-dressed kids at Disney this week! What can I say? You are amazing people!
I hope to see a few of you this week at GKTW. If you see us, please stop by to say hello! We would love to say hi in person!
Before we go, I just wanted to share a little video with you. Brooke received a very special phone call this evening. She was super stoked! Enjoy!
PS: All of the good vibes worked! I feel MUCH better today!![]()
Leaving a half-hour. Server problems and video didn't upload. OH well! Will try again when we get to GKTW--or not!
Later, folks!