Seven Friarys

Recent iPhone Photos

Published on September 20, 2013September 21, 2013 by 7friarysLeave a comment

There isn’t any need to pull my big camera out during the day now so it sits in the dining room collecting dust. Ok, that’s a little dramatic but I still use my iphone 100 times a day. Here are some recent pics:

I like to call that one “Flying Megan”

My country girls

Lunch from last week with Jon. We found this little Greek place up in NH that was so good!

A little sunshine on a rainy Monday morning

A little more sunshine to brighten up your beautiful Friday

Megan started field hockey this week. This photo was taken by Heather since it was an away game and I couldn’t make it.

Flowers from the most thoughtful 17 year old girl who loves her mother so very much!

My view one afternoon

I’m not the only one who misses the girls when they go to school. Sometimes Daisy will go upstairs looking for them and then fall asleep in Lu’s room. Or maybe she’s just getting a little sun 🙂

Happy Friday!

They Notice

Published on September 17, 2013September 17, 2013 by 7friarys2 Comments

I knew that most days the kids would come home from school and read my blog. I didn’t think they would notice when I took a break though. The truth is, life is getting busier and busier. I haven’t been doing a good job of slowing down and enjoying these late summer moments. The air is getting cooler, the leaves are starting to change and my days are getting shorter. I don’t have enough time to get done all the things that need to get done, but I’m working on it. I had a very nice day with a good friend today. We also had a nice surprise visit from Lucy’s new friend from school. She lives down the street and walked over with her mom and sister. I baked a bread from scratch and some soup for dinner. It was a nice day and I enjoyed it!

School Lunch

Published on September 9, 2013September 21, 2013 by 7friarys3 Comments

I can’t get my lunch date with Lucy out of my head! I LOVED being at her school with her and meeting all her new little friends. I loved watching these little tiny babies (ok they’re 5) trying to figure out the ins and outs of the school cafeteria. There was this one little boy sitting across from me who was struggling to open his cheese stick. OMG! It was a riot. I offered to help but he wanted to do it himself, and he did. The cheese stick was smooshed and the wrapper was torn to shreds but he did end up getting it open. As for eating? I think he took 2 bites of it. Some of these kids’ parents packed the biggest feed bags I ever did see! Hardly any of the kids ate their lunches or snacks, they sat there talking, giggling, watching and learning. Except Lucy. She ate every single thing I put in her lunch box and some of my snack that I brought for myself! So this morning I sent her to school with an extra lunch snack. Even packing Lucy’s lunch bag is fun 🙂

This Moment

Published on September 6, 2013September 21, 2013 by 7friarys2 Comments

Just had lunch with Lucy! I love how the school allows parents to come in on Fridays for lunch. I met all her new friends and had the cutest conversations!! I even got 2 additional hugs at the end from her 2 friends. Best 20 minutes of my “work” week.

Happy Thursday!

Published on September 5, 2013September 21, 2013 by 7friarysLeave a comment

Day 2

Published on September 4, 2013September 21, 2013 by 7friarysLeave a comment

Lucy’s first day went great! She was very tired when she got home but was so excited to tell me about her day. Last night around 6:45 I told her it was time for bed. I told her that she needed to get up early and go to school in the morning. She looked at me like I was crazy! School?? I guess in all the preparations I failed to mention that kindergarten was more then one day. Umm…..

So all of a sudden school stinks! It’s boring and long and no fun without her mommy (ok, I liked that part). She was sad when she went to bed, annoyed that she had to wake up early and reluctantly went to the bus stop. I did see her standing up waving to me as the bus drove by for the second time. Later on today we’ll talk about bus safety.

Kindergarten!

Published on September 3, 2013September 21, 2013 by 7friarys3 Comments

I can’t wait until 3:45!!! I already miss her!!

I survived kindergarten morning with only a few tears. I’m mostly excited for her. She woke up on her own at 6:45. We walked to the bus stop 20 minutes early so she could hang out with Esme. She waved excitedly at Donna as the bus pulled up. She wasn’t sad, so how could I be? These last 5 years at home, alone, with her have been such a gift. I really look forward to watching her grow and learning who she’ll become. But again, I can’t wait until 3:45!!

Kindergarten Orientation

Published on August 29, 2013September 21, 2013 by 7friarysLeave a comment

Lucy and I went to her kindergarten orientation this morning. Her teacher gave her a big hug when we walked into the classroom and seems really nice. Lucy was standing next to me being very quiet when 2 little girls walked up to her and asked her if she wanted to play with them. Then they took her by the hand and off they went.

I snapped a few photos with my phone and then I turned around and saw the other mother snapping pictures with her huge Canon camera. My kind of mom!!

Lucy is really excited about riding the bus this year!

School starts next Tuesday!!

Back to School

Published on August 28, 2013September 21, 2013 by 7friarys1 Comment

And, just like that, summer is over.

We had our annual back to school dinner last night:

Emma started her senior year of high school today. It hit me last night that this will be my last first day of school with her. I remember her first day of preschool, whispering to Jon “I’m scared, daddy” and crying all the way home. I remember crying on her first day of kindergarten. I remember crying on her first day of 1st grade. I remember, oh you get it. I didn’t cry this morning, though. I think I might be in denial. Which is probably a good place for me to be right now.

This little sweetie started 8th grade this morning:

And seriously, how is she already in 6th grade?:

This next one makes me laugh because Megan was flipping out for me to take the picture before the bus pulled up. I guess it’s uncool for your mom to take your picture in front of the bus when you’re in 8th grade:

I’ve been enjoying a couple hours of quiet with Lucy. I still have her around for a few more days until she starts kindergarten.

Here’s a Lucy funny:

Last night when Jon tucked Lucy into bed he gave her a hug and she put her sweet little hands on his cheeks and said “Daddy, has anyone ever told you you’re ugly before? Because you’re not and you’re nice.” Hahahaha! God Bless her kindergarten teacher!

Senior Pictures (according to my iphone)

Published on August 26, 2013August 26, 2013 by 7friarysLeave a comment

Tracey came up Friday to take Emma’s senior pictures. WHAT?!?! I am so excited to see them! I’m sure they’re going to come out beautiful. Of course I had to document the senior picture taking for myself: