I really tried my best!

Tonight Jordan's elementary school, The Gregory School, had a social function at the ice skating rink. Now, for those of you who don't know me, I'm not the best on wheels, much less blades for that matter. Learned to bike ride at 21. Yes, you read that right. Roller skated when I was a kid by hanging onto other kids. Ice skated once at 20 where I fell on the rink and was brought into the ER so they could drain my knees of fluid. I'm just not the best on balancing of any sort. Running marathons? Climbing? Flying through the air on a zipline unthinkable heights? I'm your girl. Balancing? Not so much.

I had thrown the idea of ice skating at William a week ago. He was like SURE no problem-I'll do it. But once he got his legs into the skates, he was like NO WAY AM I GOING THROUGH WITH THIS! I looked at Jordy who was like HELP ME MOMMY-DON'T LET ME OUT ON THE RINK ALONE! So me being the guilty mom, thought I'd give it one more shot on the rink.

So, Jordan, I really did try my BEST tonight as I hung to the side of the rink like a scared two year old. And I know I was of no help to you at all. But, thanks to my dear friends Mark and Adria who fearlessly brought him around and made him feel like sort-of-a-typical kid :)

Kindergarten!

So I haven't posted about Jordan's Kindergarten yet...

I'm somewhat mixed with the curriculum. First week I was told they would be learning colors. Colors? Really? O Boy I thought. Are there really kids that don't know their colors yet? But, as it turns out, they learned how to spell and write the colors which I suppose is better than just learning what green looks like. Hmph.

Each day Jordan comes home with a report of whose name was on the chalkboard for "misbehavior." Now, as far as he's told me, Jordan's name has NOT been put on the board yet. I did ask his teacher Mrs. Mace how he was adjusting and she told me for the first few days he was silly. I can only imagine what that means. In fact I know what it means because she told me he was hiding behind her. I think as soon as she introduced the "I'm in charge" speech he settled down and decided to only be silly after 3:13pm. Lucky me :)

Here's a pic from the first day...yeah yeah...I know 2 weeks late. I never said I was perfect :)

Happy New Year! Happy Kindergarten! Happy New House!

Happy Craziness from the Amayas! That's what I wanted to send out this year as a NewYear card from us! All great stuff, but we've been super busy with all the changes going on here!

We've been in our new house for about 2 weeks now, and as you can imagine, pretty busy trying to unpack and get "settled" with 2 kids in tow. We also were very excited to see Jordan start Kindergarten at the Gregory School!

We went to SouthJersey on Saturday to celebrate the New Year, and because of all the new changes with everyone, we decided to go out for dinner rather than do it at home. I have to say it was a load of fun. Everyone was very relaxed, we all ordered whatever we wanted (Jordan got a hot dog AND pancakes) and all in all the kids were happy and not too silly. We got some great pictures of Bubbee and Zayda with the kids so I'm posting them here. We did however, miss Samala and Mike in the festivities.

PS. I'm not posting any of William because Sadie decided to play hairdresser with him and the poor guy-well let's just say his hair was a big ole mess.

Welcome Little Liam!

Welcome little Liam! Sister Nicky had her second baby on Sunday!

Born August 16 at 8 lbs 12 oz! We can't wait to meet you little cousin!

5 year olds CAN be helpful

We've been super busy packing here as-yes-we are finally moving to our new house in a week. Yes, one week!

William worked this past weekend and so I was doing double duty taking care of the boys and Jordan, upon hearing his little brother cry, decided to help out. On his own. No chocolate bribing at all :)

Gotta love these 5 year olds!!

Justin's 6 months stats. A week late.

Justin's 6 month stats. Let's just say that Jordan better watch out :)

weight: 18 lbs 1 oz

height" 26 1/2"

big noggin

And in true Amaya style we got a birthday cake to celebrate the occasion. Justin got a little taste as well but surprisingly he still ate green beans the next day.

Jumpy jumpy

Life is a little different when you have an older brother :)

It gets a little wild I suppose.