Bella's Reaction

Gaby has been receiving tons of extra attention because of her birthday and school. Poor Bella has been subject to that of Jan Brady, reliving "Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!"

Here is how she reacted to the following three situations:



1. After Gaby's first day of school opening ceremony, where Gaby got to ring the school bell, a tradition bestowed on the youngest child in the school:

Daddy: "So Bella, what did you think of Gaby's school?"

Bella: "NOTHING..... I don't want to talk about that."

Daddy: "Why do you talk to me like that? I was just asking a question. You hurt my feelings when you talk to me that way."

Bella: "I don't want to talk about that PLEASE!"



2. While waiting in the carpool lane, Ramiro and I were talking about how excited we were to hear all about Kindergarten.

Daddy: "Bella, what are you going to ask Gaby about kindergarten?"

Bella: "Don't tell me any questions. I don't want to hear that anymore."



3. Today, Gaby's birthday, I was explaining to Bella that sometimes when people pay extra attention to someone, others might feel left out.

Mommy: "Gaby's getting a lot of calls today because of her birthday. People have been talking about Gaby a lot lately and that might make other people feel bad that no one is asking about them and people can begin to feel left out. Are you feeling left out?"

Bella: "No. What are you talking about? I'm fine!"



That's our Bella!

Happy Birthday Gaby!

Today we celebrated Gaby's 5th birthday!!! I can't believe it! She has gotten so tall.

She had a birthday celebration at school and then a small celebration at home followed by the celebretory birthday donuts. Yes, I said donuts. Every other kid would prefer cupcakes, but my little cupcake wanted donuts. Ramiro was calling her Homer Simpson. My poor baby.

Gaby's First Day of Kindergarten

We have survived yet another major milestone. Gaby's first day of kindergarten went without incident. She was more than ready to go. She had the honor of ringing the school bell. Tradition is that the oldest and youngest child in the school get to ring the bell and seeing as Gaby is still 4, that qualifies her. We got there just in time. We had underestimated the traffic. Good thing I was driving! We did miss the opening ceremony though. After Gaby rang the bell, we walked her to her class and got to come in for a story. It was about letting your child go and after much assurance from the teachers, I still could not hold back a few rogue tears. After the story, the teachers dismissed the parents and the children blew us kisses. No hugs or drawn out goodbyes. Gaby was all smiles and way ready to start her day. So, I left with my broken heart and waited the 5 hours till she got out of school. When I picked her up, I was greeted with the same smile that I left her with.

Her day consisted of music class, where she banged a drum in front of the whole class, and spanish class where she learned the alphabet to the letter G.

She is eager to go back. I hope the enthusiasm lasts.

Tomorrow is Gaby's birthday and she will be taking treats in to share with the class. She wants to take in donut holes. I hope that's not frowned upon. We'll see.

Lazy Summer Days

As our lazy summer days come to an end, we had to enjoy one more day outdoors. Gaby starts school on Aug 21st, and Bella on the 29th. I have dilegently been buying school supplies and school clothes. I just need to buy the school shoes and we'll be ready.