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Back to school

 Our back to school started out with a crunch....maybe it was a crack....
On the last Friday before school Kelsay climbed up in the new double jogging stroller I had just put together, somehow pushed it over and busted her face. There was lots of blood, I didn't see the accident as I'd gone into the kitchen to get breakfast for the kids, and we thought her teeth were broken. Turns out she just pushed some of them up into her gums. After lits of exams, x-rays, and 4 hours in the Er with none of us having had anything to eat or drink that morning, they told us nothing was fractured or broken, the teeth should return to normal position in about 6 weeks and to make a follow up dentist appointment and watch for teeth turning black. In the above picture she is crying because she did not want to wear the hospital gown and because I was trying to take a picture of her in the hospital gown.

 On Saturday we went for frozen yogurt for a before back to school treat.
 First day of school. Maddy was so excited to go back. She loves her teacher and has made lots of new friends in kindergarten and first grade. We talked before school started about how she needed to help the new kids in her class feel welcome. She has done such a good job of that in these first two weeks. I'm really proud of her.
 This past Friday we went to meet the teacher at Kelsay's mother's day out. She is going one day a week this year.
 Both girls ready for school.
 Kelsay had a good day at her program. They said she liked reading books and eating her lunch. Ha ha.
I leave you with a picture of an 18 month old who has her own distinct ideas about fashion.

Comments

bee said…
I love these girls!! They make me smile every day. Have a great school year! Hope no more nasty accidents. Way to go Maddy. You have a God given talent for making friends and helping others.
August 27, 2015 at 8:19 PM
Anonymous said…
Oh my goodness! What drama! I'm so glad she's alright. I bet that scared you to death. Adorable pictures. How wonderful that Maddy is loving school and making others feel welcome. I kinda want to go to school with her just to be a part of it. Loved the pic you sent- thank you!
Brittany
August 28, 2015 at 12:13 PM
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