The Hemerick Family: July 2012

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

First Day of Summer Camp Preschool

So technically it is just summer camp Tues/Thur, but it is the preschool she will be going to in September. We just wanted to start before baby sis came along.

I think she was a little unsure of it all and what we were doing. But once she saw allt he kids playing on the playground in the morning, she ran off to join them. I made her give me a hug goodbye, and she was back to the slide! No tears! I'm not going to count on that happening every time in the next few weeks. But I will take the first day!

Man, she is growing up so fast this summer. I feel like just a few months ago she was still a little toddler. But she is seeming more like little girl now. We're so proud of her!

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Gift for Sis

We had a fun day at North County Fair Mall the other day. Katelyn got to Build-a-Bear for her new baby sis. We all got to make a wish for the baby and place a special heart inside. Katelyn also got to name the bear, which was perfect. She likes to call the baby in my tummy, Ballerina. So she decided that we should name the bear, Ballerina. Hopefully this will help her get over the fact that the baby's name will not be Ballerina.

Also, the mall has a train that is not on a track and travels throughout the mall. Mama took the kids for a ride. They loved it!

The Dentist!

I feel like going to the dentist is like the ultimate judgement for if you are a good parent. I was so stressed about possible cavities or other issues. Brushing teeth has never been an easy task for our sweet angel. But everything looked good, and she was soooooo good. The hygenist was amazing and the dentist was great too. Another check off on the list of things to do before baby sis arrives!

Friday, July 27, 2012

Family of Three Day

We are heading into the last few weeks before baby and trying to have some fun with Katelyn, as a family. Scott took the morning off of work and we went to Chuck E. Cheese at 9am and had the place to ourselves. Then we took her to her first movie, Ice Age 4. Yes she had to go potty the second the official movie started and yes, we had constant narration throughout. Movies with a two year old!

Saturday, July 21, 2012

Preschool

In the 2 years and 10 months Katelyn has had so much love bestowed upon her. Grandma Mickey has watched her 1 or 2 days a week, Mama Giles has watched at least once a week, WITH her 2 cousins, Zach and Brooke, sometimes Daddy has watched her during the work week and we have also had our nanny Valerie. Well, times are changing, she is heading to preschool this month. I am imagining a few parent/teacher conferences in her future, but I think she is going to thrive in this new environment. I can't wait to meet her future new friends, have her share new things she has learned, display her classwork and artwork, and I hope there is some kind of class performance that I can get there early enough to sit front row.

This week we had two of the three teachers Katelyn will have come over for a home visit. They seems so sweet, and I know it will be a great year. Katelyn had a great time with them, but of course, the second I asked her to take a picture with them, she refused and became grouchy!

Thanks Miss Jenna and Miss Mimi for visiting!

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Swimming!

We are so proud of her! She can swim a few strokes,

turn to float on her back,

and then turn again to swim. She can do this all the way across the pool.
She can also do a backstroke across the pool by herself.
She has the best kickers!