3 more sleeps!!

We're all counting 'sleeps' here at the Kindler household....3 more until we get to meet our daughter! I'm getting restless, not sleeping at night (but took some really good naps this week with Daws). Dawson and I have been killin' time this week - shopping and hitting garage sales. Everyone I know that was due the end of August has already had their babies :(. Oh well, I'm just glad to know that there's an end in sight.

Masen had a great 1st full-week of school this week. He was exhausted every day, but is really liking it. He already got a taste of his teacher "being mad at the class." He said she yelled at them and made them all put their heads down on their desks. But he claims that he was doing what he was supposed to be doing and not the one causing problems :). He at least ate half of his lunch every day, so that made me feel better. He thinks it's really cool that he gets to go to PE and Music classes every other day! Of course, if you ask him what his favorite part has been thus far - he'll tell you recess. I was a little nervous one day when he told me that he already had to sit at the "quiet table." BUT he later explained that it was because a little girl was trying to cheat off of him during a test....geez...can't believe that some kids already are trying to cheat in 1st grade!!

Josh had a good week of school too...I think he has only had a few students in his office thus far, but he's a little nervous for the 8th grade bunch this year - they may keep him busy! He'll get to take off almost 2 weeks when we have the baby, which will be so nice!! Of course, we'll be busy shuttling the boys to and from school and eye therapy and taking the baby to doctor appointments, so not much of a vacation. I will be glad for the help though! Gotta get used to changing diapers again....Dawson's been potty trained for a year now, so it's been a while.

Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers. We'll be sure to post some pics of the baby (and her big brothers) as soon as we can!

Goodbye summer...hello school!

Well....summer is officially over for us. Masen started 1st grade yesterday and is already lovin' it! He had his first "full" day today and said that it went so fast, he didn't even have time to miss me and Daws. I'll admit, I was a little nervous about today. At least nervous that he wouldn't eat the lunch that I packed him, or that he would be overwhelmed. BUT - he did great! Two of his friends from his Kindergarten class are in his class this year, which helped. He woke up with a tummy ache both days and had me walk him to his class both mornings, but I think he's gonna do just fine. He really likes his teacher, Miss Evans, and REALLY likes having recess every day :). I just can't believe that his a 1st grader already. My how time flys! Here are some pics of his (second) day of school - I can't believe that I forgot to take my camera on his first day....blame it on the baby!

1st grade....here I come!

School is cool!!

Daws is all ready for preschool too....although he won't start until the 31st. He already has his backpack full of his school supplies and he refuses to take it off when we're at home :). So cute!

3 weeks to go...

I'm excited to announce that our daughter will be born on Tuesday, August 25th (if not sooner). I talked to my doctor yesterday and asked her if she would be willing to induce me on my due date - which is actually the 26th...This is my Grandma Karen's birthday and I thought that it would be really neat to give her a birthday buddy. Unfortunately, my doctor doesn't work on Wednesdays-- and I'd really like her to make it to the delivery. So - she has agreed to induce me on the 25th instead, which means that there is an end in sight for me!! Not that I haven't enjoyed my pregnancy, but we are pretty anxious to meet our daughter/sister. We finally agreed on a name, although Josh is insisting that we keep it a surprise until she arrives :).

Now I just got to get movin' on the long list of things that I have to do to prepare. The boys are getting really excited. In fact, when Dawson was watching her move in my belly the other day, he said that he thinks "she wants to come out." Both of the boys have also agreed to feed her and change her diapers too!! What big helpers they will be for Josh and I. We are truly blessed to have our wonderful children and thank everyone for your love, support, and prayers - as always!! We'll be sure to post pics of the big event.