And She's Back in School!

Today was Kenzie's first day back to school! Yay! She got right up when I woke her at 6 and got ready for school. She even went through the house looking for her HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL hat to wear since it is soooo cold here. She was totally ready to go back. I really think she missed her friends at school and her teachers. She has had some progress with that movie I keep referring to that Amanda and Derrick gave her for christmas. She loves watching it and I notice as she watches it, she helps Tad learn the sounds of the letters as he goes through the factory. I really think this might be her new favorite movie. She has tons of movies, but the only one she wants to watch is the letter factory one. She even asked me last night before bed if she could watch it after school today! Great gift Idea! Thanks a billion. Maddie is loving all of Kenzie's toys she doesn't really play with anymore. So needless to say, she is a happy child this morning. She slept all night. Yay! When she was ready to get up this morning I heard a whimper and then "knock knock" she was knocking on her door to let me know she was ready for the day! How cute is that? Ryan is doing well with work. He will find out sometime this week about the new position if he gets it or not. I sure do hope he gets it. It would be nice for him to work only 3 days a week. He would still have full time hours though. And with him working three days a week, that would allow me to pick up a day or two extra! And I love that idea. I am looking at a few appliances. I need to get a new stove and dishwasher. I want a front loader washer/dryer. I also want a built in microwave. Ideally I would have the island with cooktop and a wall oven/microwave combo like Amanda has, but again that is a dream right now. I guess that tops off the list for now.

Love,
Dawn

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