Joys of Spring

St Patrick's Day here in Augusta, GA is the reminder that Spring is almost here. They had a parade at Karena's pre-school. Karena was excited to be the parade leader along with her Teacher Mrs. Smith and Corduroy their classroom mascot. On St. Patricks day we spent the day downtown Augusta watching the parade and attending the festivities and green waterfalls.

Spring brings changes and new beginnings. Karena has graduated into a big-girl full back booster seat and now sits in the back of the van with her big sister Leara. She has learned how to get in, buckle and unbuckle all by herself. Leara is finally tying her shoes, Isabel puts on her own shoes, Karena dresses herself. They all seem to have turned independent overnight. Good, but sad for "mommy" at the same time. Registered Karena for pre-K for this fall, where she will be attending school full time. Isabel is potty training and soon we will be a diaper free home. Now to top it off. The "baby room" is no longer. Leara, Karena and Isabel have always shared a bedroom. Then we had a playroom. But with some changing in bedroom furniture. Leara has now been moved into her own room and likes it alot. Karena's "crib/toddler bed" has been disassembled and put away. She now had a big girl bed of her own and Isabel is in a toddler bed. They still share a room. But Karena is happy to have her own "big girl" bed and Leara her own sleeping room.

Leara started Soccer this spring with her best friend Lenna. They are in the same grade at the same school and their birthday's just weeks from each other. They also go to the same church together and we see each other at least once a week in carpool. They have enjoyed being team mates on the soccer team. They look alot alike and are known at the "L's" Leara/Lenna. The defense of the team.

Leara as Goalie and Kicking the ball

Behind the scenes. Andy (Lenna's brother) and Isabel playing a little soccer of their own.

Spring brings all the fun of outdoor activities. Parades, Play park, Soccer........ But unfortunately for Karena not such a fun time of year. Here is how Karena feels after a day of outdoor events in March pollen snow. This is still after taking allergy medicine and allergy eye drops on a regular basis for 2 weeks.