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Sam and Lizzy were back to school today. I always try to take a first day of school photo.

Here is Lizzy’s.

HOLY crap … where did my little girl go? All of a sudden she looks like she’s captain of the ladies field hockey team. She looks grown …

You’re just nine … show me nine!

Look Mom … I can do the splits! Take a picture hurry!

C wants you to know, she too can do the splits (and pose for a photo). Soooo pretty.

OK, I am feeling a bit better. She’s not quite as grow up as she looks.

Best Friends Forever.

Ummm girls? A smile wouldn’t hurt.

OKay, they’re NINE for sure. It’s amazing how funny a set of rabbit ears can be to a kid. Someone tell them it’s just NOT that funny.

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The most stressful and tense moments in our home are without a doubt, the hour before school in the morning.

Until recently Sam just couldn’t get it together. Seriously, he couldn’t get anything together … not getting dressed, not brushing his hair and teeth, not eating his breakfast, and he was DEFINITELY unable to come up with his toque and mitts. Many days I’d find him curled up near the bathroom register staying warm (weird but true … and yes, we do heat the house) rather than getting ready. AHHHHH!

However, since we purchased the PS3 he’s is a different wee man. Just check this out:

Not only does he know where his toque and mitts are … he has them ON! Priceless!

He was so excited the first night we had it. Turning it off and going to bed was extremely painful. When he asked me if he could play before school (we don’t allow tv or computer before school), I felt sorry for him and knowing that he’s never been ready and organized for school in his short little life, I said, “sure, BUT only if you are ready”.

He has been ready every morning since. I am sure there is literature out there that says “gaming” before school isn’t good for you. It can’t be any worse than your mother screaming like a BANSHEE and threatening to ring your neck, right?

Oh, the peace! Screw the literature.

Do you do anything you sort of ‘know’ you you shouldn’t just to keep the peace?

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I find making school lunches difficult! One of my pet peeves is making sandwiches (I know it’s weird, but true), I don’t like making salads either, but that’s another post (sounds boring so maybe not).

This was the lunch Sam took to school with him today. Tuna sandwich on whole wheat (they both love tuna), Juice (with veggie), frozen Yogurt tube (probably has a bunch of sugar added, don’t tell me I am happy not knowing for sure), cheese, cucumber & carrots, granola bar (kind with the health check).