And so it begins

I am not the typical sappy mom that can't keep it together when dropping her daughter off for her first day of preschool. Not that there is anything wrong with the moms that do. That was just not me. I was thinking more about the coffee date, grocery shopping and even working out that I was going to be able to do without kids. However, watching Genevieve climb onto a school bus with her class to go to the Pumpkin Patch was different. It pulled on a few heart strings. I got a little "blurry" in the eyes. And then I drove myself to the Pumpkin Patch to make sure she made it okay. :) She is officially a big girl in my book!

The kids had to listen to the 3 rules of the tour at the Pumpkin Patch.
A close up of Genevieve shows that she is definitely her momma's child. Taking in every rule as if she might not see another day if she fails to follow the rules.

The hay maze

Genevieve talks frequently of her friend Quincey from school. Here they are 2 peas in a pod, smiley at Mrs. Sullivan.

The slide. Genevieve was proud that she went down the bigger, faster slide and that Jocelyn only stayed on the smaller, slower one.

And here is the teachers pet, walking hand in hand with her. Did I mention that she is her momma's child? ;)

Who knew you could roast "smarshmellows" at a Pumpkin Patch?

The evidence.

Wow! My Jocelyn looks pretty grown up too! What is happening to my babies?

Genevieve insisted that she could carry her own pumpkin. That lasted for 2.6 seconds.

Here is a little story about this last picture. I wanted a picture of both girls with their pumpkins. Not too much to ask is it? And I can almost guarantee that 99% of parents would have wanted the same. So, when I asked them to get down in front of their pumpkins, and Jocelyn immediately did, while Jenna fought with me about it, I made a threat. I told her that if she didn't pose for the picture, I would not let her take the pumpkin home. Mean, I know, but I wanted the picture! When she continued to argue about it, I made another threat. Not only will I not let her take a pumpkin home, but I will also take her animal cookies out of her lunch box. Its amazing how important some things are!! :)

So, I hope you like the picture!