We're getting into the swing of things!!

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Well we made it through our first week of school and Jackson did great! He really loves his teacher and is doing so well. Brooklyn and Jonah are anxious to go, but don't start till September 6th. I have been struggling with my knee and haven't been able to run like I want. We are thinking I have runners knee and now have to rest it, ice, compression, etc. I am really itching for a run and am disappointed I cant run in my planned race this Monday.
Jonah has gotten so big overnight. He now has started swinging in a regular swing.....no baby swing for him and we are pretty much done with potty training. He is doing so well with telling us he needs to go instead of me asking. Now to get him holding it through the night and we are set! We even got a new toilet seat with a built in kids potty so we don't have the one on the floor.
Jackson has started cub scouts. He had his first meeting and can't stop talking about camping and shooting a bow oh and " mom I gotta sell popcorn!" We are all going together to his fall camp out in October. Wish us luck!!
The other day after school I made a new after school treat....the whoopie pie. Normally I wouldn't offer it as a snack because it is just cake and frosting, but the recipe puts beets in it. Now I hate beets so I was leery, but they turned out great and the kids loved them. Thursday after school Jackson had his friend Jaden come over and they played and went o Chuck e Cheese for spirit night. He was so excited and had so much fun. I know I need to cherish these moments. It is going so fast!!!

First day of school!

Well I just dropped Jackson off to his first day of first grade. I can't believe it!! Where does the time go? This morning Jackson got his requested breakfast of a strawberry toaster streudel and bacon. He got dressed and we headed to school. He was so excited to head to class. I had to chase after him just so I could get some pics. He was so glad to see his friend Meryk. They did a huge bear hug in the middle of class :) So I said goodbye to my sweet boy. I know he'll have a great day!

Meet Your Teacher Night

So yesterday we found out who was going to be Jackson's first grade teacher and where he was going to spend his school year. Jackson's teacher is Mrs. Lamp and he is really excited. I am too because I heard she is great and I worked with her sister who also sang of her praises.

We had to be up there early so I could help with the PTO membership table. This year I am vice president of the PTO and will be quite busy. But I love being involved in the school. Thankfully I had my mom with me and eventually my husband otherwise I would have never been able to juggle getting Jackson to his room, dropping off school supplies, and helping with PTO. Afterwards we went to McDonalds to celebrate and headed home for bed.

Thank you for cooler temps!!

So thankful to God for our cooler temperatures. A break from the extreme heat has been nice. Yesterday morning the kids and I met some friends for a much needed playdate at the park. We had a great time! Afterwards, we came home to eat lunch and Brooklyn and Jackson helped me with making some cupcakes (i.e. batter testers) then they got cleaned up and we took Brooklyn for a haircut. She is getting so big! We followed up with some more outdoor fun in the backyard. So grateful for this weather!!!

Weekend Fun

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So we had a good weekend with the kiddos. Friday night I had to work so the kids had camp out night with daddy. When I got home Saturday morning we had breakfast together and I got a nap. After my nap (which part of which was with Jonah)we all just relaxed around the house. We then went to Cracker Barrel and had dinner before I had to go to work again for a few hours. It was so cute seeing Jackson and Brooklyn walking in with their arms around each other. Sometimes they can be so sweet :) Sunday was a busy day. I got up early at 6am and went on a 7 mile run. It was good until the last two miles. My left knee was really giving me trouble, but I made it through! Then I got cleaned up and we headed to church. After church we all braved the grocery store and then finally got home for lunch. Then we all settled in for a late afternoon nap, even Brooklyn slept. For dinner we picked up some awesome hamburger patties from The Fresh Market. I had portabello and Gouda stuffed and Jeff's was bacon cheddar stuffed....yum!! Now we are watching some Harry Potter before bed. Tomorrow we start the bedtime routine again. Jackson starts school in a week! Ahhhhhhh!

On guard

This morning it is sword fighting in the Clupny house. I am working out on the elliptical and the kiddos are running around fighting. I did a little fighting with them, but they decided they were better opponents for each other :) On a side note: we are attempting pottytraining again with Jonah. We just booked a cruise in March and I told Jonah we are not packing any pull ups. May the potty be ever in our favor!

A New and Easier Start

Hey guys!
I can't believe it has been since December since I posted!! Well the kids keep me busy and it is hard to get to my computer. We are always go, go, go! Now thanks to a friend I found out you can blog with your phone! Yes I am behind on the times! So this will be so much easier for me to update you all on the Clupny life!!!
We have had a great summer. We have been to Silver Dollar City and White Water and played in the water ( we have to with this heat) I have been elected VP of the PTO and have been busy with prepping for this school year. I have really gotten into my running. I ran a 10k in April and July 21st did a 5k where I got 6th place female!!
Brooklyn had her 5th birthday on August 5th! Can't believe my little girl is 5.
Jackson starts first grade on the 20th. Can't believe he is there already. Time sure does fly. We have gotten all of his school supplies and clothes and new shoes :)
Well I know I am trying to cram a whole summer in a post and there is so much I am missing...sorry! Now that I can do this with my phone, I PROMISE more updates :)