Last day of first grade tomorrow!!! You've had such a great year. Reading... Two teeth pulled., the tooth fairy came to visit. Your best friends are Dakota Palmer and anthea Copsis.

You are my best friend and still sleep in my bed most nights... I told you to tell your friends I was scared not you. You are great with olive and happy to sin giggly azalea or frozen lyrics.

Thank you for all you are: sweet, funny, swimming in the pool, happy happy heart.
Photos to follow!

Vara is turning 7

So - each year i look back and can't imagine all you have learned... but more importantly all the things you have taught me! You, at such a young age, are truly a gift to me and wise beyond your years.

Still no lost teeth - that makes you mad.
Bangs that hang in your face because you cut them almost 2 years ago and they are finally growing.
Lots of hugs and kisses still, but rarely in carpool - not in to that
You love the color green
You still call me chubby and fat - but now you apologize and then tell me you like me the medium way I am.
You and Pinky are always laughing or having a joke about something
You have a new puppy Olive who is your whole world
You are in drama class and are a spy in the Epic thriller of STONE SOUP
I am on the BOT for your school and you don't know what that means but you like it.

For your birthday we are going to washington DC to see the cousins and have some turkey
Then we are off to see Pop Pop for xmas
You don't know it yet, but we are going to Disney Land ... FUN.

You are struggling with your teacher mrs. Alwerdt, but you are determined to make it work. You now read really well, and i am so proud of you!

Today you are home, actually sitting right behind me while i write this..... taking a mental health day.
You were gone this weekend and it was hard for you to feel rested. AND school makes you nervous.

I love you Sweet Vara James

Mommy

Puppy!!

Yesterday we brought "Olive" home- ki





ng Charles spaniel!! Love



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"LIAR DRILL"

Last night you taught me yet another lesson. I was certain you had not been honest and didn't believe your best tears. You were asked to walk laps yesterday and didn't tell me. The whole class had to walk some, but you more. Then your friend's mom told me he said your name was on the board, and I believed him vs. you... it was not pretty.

I scolded you, i asked you to tell me the truth, you couldn't because it wasnt true. you cried and screamed and I told you I would not tolerate liars.  The WHOLE BIG mommy guilt trip. And I emailed your teacher and guess what... you did get in trouble but your name was not on the board.... so sweetly, humbly and very kindly you crawled into my bed when I told you mommy was wrong and so so sorry for not believing you and you said the funniest thing... it was like a fire drill mommy... it was a Liar Drill... now I know what you will do if I lie and i am NEVER gonna do that.

I wish it were true, I wish you knew how much it broke my heart to try to see you that way and teach you to be better. I know that day will come, but I do pray you are bigger than that and you heart is more pure and that somehow we can skip this part of growing up.

I love you- and sorry for the "liar drill"

love,
Mommy

First Grade Smiles

FIRST GRADE - Like a Boss

You are so excited to go to first grade- but you are nervous. But don't we all get nervous?
I am SOOOO excited for you and we have had a great summer- a few things that were difficult but you took it all in stride.

I traveled a lot, you were a trooper. AND you got to have the dream team around all summer - the Neal Girls

Thankful as always we manage to be surrounded by great people that you manage to wrap around your finger effortlessly. .... No really it is a gift!

Here is a quick slide show for you to look back on-

More to come from 2013-2014 school year!

LOVE YOU!

Today you asked for a puppy.... Everyday you ask. It's sweet, and the crocodile tears are starting to wear on me. I love your salesmanship.
Meredith and amanda Neal are your best friends this summer and watch you While I work. I have been traveling a lot... Hesston KS, Denver, Boston, Minnesota, Memphis.

Mommy got a new boss and is adjusting to it. You have been so sweet.
We saw some kindergarten friends this week and are getting ready for first grade!! Can't believe it.