First Day!

Mallory has been excited about going to her new school for weeks, and today was finally the day! We had to get up REALLY early to make our long commute across town for school and work. I was worried that I would have a really hard time waking her up, but when I went in her room she looked around and then popped right up saying, "go my new school"!

Our drive across town went about as good as I could have hoped for. I thought Mallory might fall asleep on the way because when we opened up the front door and she saw that it was still a little dark, she said "go night night". She never did. The traffic was surprisingly light and I even had time to grab Starbucks and make a drive by our new house. 

When I dropped her at her school, she did great. She was the first kid there so she had free reign for a while to check everything out.  She gave me a quick hug and was done with me. 

I wondered if it would be a little weird going back to my job at church after being gone for almost 2 years. Nope! Those people I work with are great.

When I went to get Mallory I was thrilled to see that she was happy and still in her same clothes (no accidents)! Her teacher said she did great except for one thing, she NEVER slept. Since she had gotten up at 6 am, this made for one very tired little girl. On the way home she went from singing Itsy Bitsy Spider to sound asleep in about 5 minutes and then slept for most of the hour plus drive.  I really wish she could tell me more about her day at school. Whenever I ask her anything about school, her answer is always "yes". 

Over all it was a great day!  I think I'll even go back to work tomorrow ;)

Big Girl!

There is no baby at this house anymore.  In case you don't believe me, here's some proof.

As soon as school was over, we had a few days of Potty Training Boot Camp.  Mallory is doing really well at it.  Her biggest problem is that going into a public bathroom causes her to throw a complete screaming fit. I don't know if they're too loud or what.  Because of this we have a potty in the back of the car.  We might get some looks, but it works.

She has also been sleeping in her big girl bed for a few weeks now. We unsuccessfully tried this a couple times earlier in the year. I'm not sure what made the difference this time, but she's doing great! She loves to get in her bed with her Dora pillow, puppy, baby, sock monkey, blankets, and 2 pacis.  Yes, its a little full! 

Happy Birthday Ladybug!

Since Mallory's birthday is smack dab between Christmas and New Year, we decided to celebrate her half birthday this year.  It was great, except for it being just a tad hot!  We had a lady bug party at a local park with some friends and family.

She was just a little excited

I LOVED how her cupcake cake turned out. Thank you Target!

Mallory was so excited to blow out her candles, she had both blown out before we could even sing to her

She loved her cake too

Thanks Nathan, ladybug cupcakes can get a little bit messy

Mal wasn't the only one to enjoy the cupcakes

Presents!

playing with Mommy's friend Monica

playing with Mallory's friend Kate

Overall, Mallory had a ball at her party so it was perfect!