Damien's First Day of "School"

On our way inside the school

exploring the walls on the way to class
His teachers and what was in store for them daily
Going into class...See Ya Mom!!
One of his teachers..Mrs. Donna

Today was a sad yet exciting day for Damien!! He started his Mother's Day Out program. It is structure and they teach him things for the 3 hours he is there on Tuesday and Thrusday!!

He went like a champ. No crying, no kiss for momma and he was all smiles!! I can't believe that he is there and I am here. I didn't think I would have any issuses leaving him but I found myself lingering after I signed him in...lol!! At least I didn't have to deal with him screaming for me...I think that would have made it really hard for me to go!!

I am happy that I now get 3 hrs a day to myself to do whatever I please...but it will most likely be used up with cleaning and cleaning and more cleaning....lol!!!

Rainy Day

He wanted to "CaCa"....that is how he says color

Watching it rain

making faces in the bumper
Thinks he is funny
was peeking btw the trash can and wall...wish I got his whole face!!

finally a smile caught on camera!!
Just loved how this picture came out!
Loving the rain



Yesterday was a beautiful rainy day and I just couldn't keep Damien in the house any longer!! So, outside we went. He loved it...he was at first a bit apprehensive. And once he got over the rain drops hitting him in the head...he was having a good ole time! Hope you all enjoy the pics bc I loved taking them!!

Sesame Street Live!!

Yesterday we went and watch Elmo and the gang perform for about 30 minutes. It was the cutest thing I have seen in a while. All the kids were in awe!! It was designed to help children understand deployments and homecomings. They even were giving out cute toys....it was a hit for Damien...it took him about 5 or 10 times to stop bringing it too close to his face...lol!!

Damien did what I expected him to...he watched for the first 15-20 minutes of it and then he wanted to move!! He is not the one to sit down and watch tv!! Thank goodness that it was only 30 minutes long instead of the 60 minutes we were anticipating....

I am missing my little girl....

yesterday was the day I took her back. It was a very long day and I didn't even have time to think about it. It didn't hit me until I got up this morning and she didn't ask me for a bowl for her cereal or to help her pour her milk.

I think that is why I cleaned up her room and put everything away....to try to take the sting out of her not being here.

I know in a few weeks it will go back to "normal" but I don't think the missing her is going to ever go away. She asked me to call her every Thrusday and I was really happy that she did bc it made me feel like she was going to miss me too!!

I now will just wait for Christmas bc that is the next time she will be here!! I can't wait!! She will always be my little girl!!!

Skylar and Mommy day!!

Before we left for Putt-putt

Working on sinking her ball
never a back time to pose for the camera
cheesing in the cave
last hole...she did really good

This was a very much needed day. I could tell that sharing me was starting to get to her and a friend of mine offered to watch Damien that way Skylar and I could enjoy an afternoon with each other!!

We went to Putt-Putt Fun Center!! And to our surprise....it was FUNDAY MONDAY!! LOL!! We basically got to play putt putt for only $2.99 each and Cassie shared her Saver Card with us...so we only paid for one game!! Wooo whoo!! She did really good....considering it was her first time every playing. The first hole was a doozy...she never made it in but she surprised me a few times and got it in 2 shots!! She had so much fun she wanted to do it again. I couldn't...it was too hot for me....

After we played....I took her out to eat at Chili's!! She loved just spending time with me and she even told me that this was the "Best Day Ever!" Mission accomplished!! She wanted to do it every Monday....

After sharing this time with her and seeing how happy she was....I have now decided that when she is here. She and I have to do something just us....At least once a week or every 2 weeks!!

Fun at Splash and Play Park.....

Damien playing with one of the many spouts!!

Skylar and Damien playing together
I just thought this was cute
He loves it!!
Jumping around the pole...it has sprayers on it!!

This is the second time we went and the first time I brought my camera!! They both love it...something for the both of them. Damien loves playing with the water that comes out of the ground and when it goes away....he is like..."Where did it go?" Skylar likes running around and playing with the kids. But I really think she would rather be in a pool of water...lol!!

Fun with Markers!!!

coloring "nice" together

Damien trying to help Skylar
He is excited bc he took the cap all by himself

Damien coloring with concentration!!

So, the other day we were in Walmart and they are having a back to school sale. And I saw some markers for only 88 cents!! I bought 2 packs and thought...they will have fun. I was right...lol! They had fun but I being the type to stress over mess....well, that is a whole other story. This is the kids this morning...they had a blast but now it is time to clean the table!!