Thomas The Train

Hadley had been asking to go on Thomas The Train since we took her on the Polar Express in December. All these little activities can get pretty pricey so I told her she had to earn her own money to go. She earned the last dollar she needed right before we left. It was just going to be a daddy daughter thing because I didn't want to have to buy another ticket but when it got closer I felt bad that Lexi wasn't going and decided since she was free and I only needed one more ticket than I should go too. I was wondering if it was all really worth it so I asked Hadley on the way home if she had fun. She said yes and that she wanted to go again. I told her I was glad she liked it and she said "don't worry mom, I LOVED it." That made it all worth it. The kids had a great time and it was fun to get out and do something together with just our little family. It was also Hadley's last day of preschool for the year. I can't believe summer is here again and my little girl is not so little anymore. It seems like yesterday I dropped her off for her first day and left crying because she just left without looking back. I am so proud of her. She is getting so big and so smart. I cannot believe how fast time goes by. Before I know it she will be in Kindergarten. I will really be crying then! Anyway, after Thomas it was off to the cabin for a nice little getaway. We didn't do much, it was cold and rainy but it was nice to escape reality for a while.

This is Hadley and Lexi enjoying the ride to and from the cabin (Lexi was exhausted from all the fun)

The girls were yelling "hi" to the horses we passed on the train

Our Little Family

my cute girls

Mother's Day Program

Hadley's school had a little Mother's Day program today. She was really excited to sing to me. She's been talking about it since last week. It was the cutest thing ever and of course I was choking back the tears again as I was watching it. I'm such a baby lately but I just can't help it. My little girl is growing up so fast! I know I sound like a broken record but I just can't get over it. Hadley is such a sweetheart and she loves me so much more than I deserve. Today I got mad at her for spilling some colored sand all over after I told her to wait and let me help her. A couple minutes later I told her I was sorry and asked her if she was still my friend and she said "of course mom, I'm always your friend no matter what." I love her so much! She is such a sweet little girl and has been such a big helper around the house lately. I am so blessed to have her in my life. She keeps me in check and though I don't always love that, I am thankful for it. Hadley you are one of my very best friends and I love you so much!
Here is a little video of the last song they sang. They are so cute.

Hadley's last school field trip for the year

Hadley had her last field trip for the school year last week at the Thanksgiving Point farm. I cannot believe this school year is almost over. I was choking back tears reading the last newsletter for the year. I know it's dumb, it's only preschool but I just can't believe how fast my babies are growing up. Hadley says she can't wait to go to the "big school" she knows she can't go until she turns 5 and she is anxiously waiting. She was really excited when I told her she would be 4 on her next birthday...one step closer to the "big school". She is getting so big and she is so funny. Her new words she has been experimenting with are apologize and appreciate. She thinks she needs to use them together, the other day she said "mom I apologize to appreciate if you would get me some cold water please" I just love her! Then there's my little Lexi, she's not so little anymore either. She's really starting to talk a lot, you just have to listen close. Her favorite thing to say is "want more kay" and "peese" which means please. She uses that word to her advantage because she knows she's just so dang cute and innocent when she says it that she can have whatever she wants. Anyway, the girls had a lot of fun learning about animals and riding the ponies. Lexi was really upset when her turn was over.

This is Hadley and her best friend Taylor. The teachers always tell me how cute they are in class and how they like to do everything together! Hadley is so tall!!