5.13

Friday.  Preston was excited to finally finish and turn in his diorama today.  It is part of a project that he has been working on for a few weeks.  5th grade is wrapping up and it is hard to imagine my Preston will be in MIDDLE SCHOOL next year!  Yikes!  5th grade is a big year.  Lots of changes!  I remember with Riley this being a pivotal year, and it has proven again to be the year of change.  Preston is such a kind friend to everyone he meets and encourages those around him.  2 teachers just told me last week how they depend on Preston to be a calming effect for a couple of students who struggle in class.  Preston works VERY hard at school and puts forth so much effort!  I am very proud of how diligently he works and what a good kid he is!!  Great job Preston!

5.11

Wednesday.  Wyatt's very fun teacher, Mrs. Egan, asked if I could come to school to help with a special surprise for the kids.  She found strawberries on a great sale and wanted to surprise her kids with dipping them in chocolate.  What a fun and BRAVE teacher Wyatt has!  It was fun to hang out with them for a little while and watch the excitement!!   

5.9

Monday.  Bryant has been working on writing his name lately.  He doesn't love to do it.  I have to bribe him (see chocolate? :).  I'm excited to help Bryant learn this and many other fun things to get him ready for school someday.  I can't believe how big he is getting and know that before long he will be old and busy.  I want to remember this treasured time with my baby! (Yes, I know he really isn't a baby any more... but he will always be MY baby!)

5.8

Sunday.  Mothers Day!  I felt very pampered waking up to a pancake breakfast made by Riley!!  How sweet!!  I enjoyed all the nice cards my children made for me at school!  Vince made it back from work in time to go to church (which is a gift in itself, considering his new schedule:).  I enjoyed the candy bar given out to all the mothers after sacrament meeting.  I really enjoyed the 2nd candy bar given to me later in the hall because my children all downed the first one!  :)  I relaxed while Vince made dinner and the boys cleaned up after dinner.  What a wonderful Mothers Day!  I am very blessed to be surrounded by such a sweet family!  I am so thankful to be their mom!