Our last week of summer came and went in a blink of an eye. We went to the water park, zoo, swim lessons & got Alexa's backpack all ready for school. At the water park, Alexa rode the big tube slide with both myself and Justin. Normally she only does it once before she decides it's too scary to try twice. This weekend she enjoyed it twice. :) Justin and I both enjoy the bigger slides so we are always happy when Alexa agrees to ride with us. Addison enjoys floating in the lazy river and scooting around the baby pool.
On Sunday we returned to our church. Both girls enjoyed the morning Sunday school time. Justin had school work to do so I took the girls alone to the evening service. Addison once again did great in the nursery. Alexa had a good time in her last day of Vacation Bible School. Unfortunately when it ended she didn't want to leave. I am still working on figuring out what triggers her rare meltdowns and what is the best way to get us both through them.
Monday was our last official day of summer. We started out early heading to the zoo. It was fun getting there while it was still only 90*. We mostly played in the splash pads. We saw our favorite animals and had a snack before it was time to head out to swim lessons. Alexa is finishing up her private lessons this week. When she started swimming she was at a beginner preschool level. Her instructor (the director of aquatics) suggested she join the starfish class next month. This is the third level of preschool swimming. I was really excited to hear she was ready for it. I think she will enjoy swimming more with other kids her age instead of just the one on one she does with me or her instructor.
Monday night we went to Alexa's new school to meet her teacher (again). She was very excited and didn't want to leave. The school gave us a lot of information to help with her first day. Alexa didn't ask a lot of questions but she looked around and tried out all the new toys.
Tuesday morning was Alexa's big day. She woke up early and ran into our room saying, "it's school day." She then fell back to sleep between us. We forced her to take the traditional first day of school photos before Addison and I dropped her off. She went into school with no fear and had a great first day.
I am very proud of Alexa and cant wait to see how much she learns and matures this year. Even though I miss her for all three hours she is gone. Addison and I are going to enjoy lots of bonding time this fall before even more changes happen next year.
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