Soccer and Go Bucks!

 Saturday's in Columbus are full of soccer, golfing, and yes, THE Ohio State University football games.  We took Kate to her first game on Saturday versus San Diego.  It was an OSU victory 42-7.  It was a warm "smoking hot" day per Kate, and their little legs got a little tired, but we had a lot of fun.  The girls enjoyed the snacks, the cheerleaders, and the band in addition to the football game.

 Sage went to Aunt Rebecca's house for a fun day of shopping, swimming and hanging out!  He loves recognizing the various OSU gear around shouting "BUCK-eye."

The girls started their soccer games this past Saturday as well.  Emma is an aggressive little soccer player and scored quite a few goals during the 3 on 3 game.  My timid Emma would score, look over at us (I'd give the thumbs up) and then she'd run the other way.  Kate enjoyed learning some of the basics of the game.  Kate is left handed, left footed as well, to the point where she will take a few extra steps to get that left foot to the ball. 

 

Kate's 1st Day of Preschool

 Twas the night before preschool and Kate could hardly sleep!  What a difference between my two girls.  Emma the timid one and Kate the bold and confident one.  Kate was so excited to go to preschool - no hesitations or sadness to leave this household!  Because preschool was always the equivalent to daycare to our family, starting at an "official" preschool was a new adventure.  Northwest Presbyterian Christian Academy was recommended to us, and now Kate is a new member of the Frog Room.

 Again, kudos to the cute sign from Etsy!
I must share that after we attended Kate's orientation last week, she hopped back in the minivan and asked "Mom, why does everyone like me so much?"  Only, Kate! 

 A special day in the Weatherwax house  = donut run to Tim Horton's!

 When I see this picture I just crack up.  I'm looking at Sage's smile and I can only imagine what is going through his little mind "Dear lord, thank you for letting me have some free time away from my two big sisters!"

Drop off was a piece of cake with Kate.  She put her coat on the hook, backpack and lunch in her cubby and headed into the classroom - I had to say "Kate, come back here I need a kiss goodbye?"  She kissed me and never looked back.  This left me with a sense of sadness, but I'm so proud of her independence and confidence.   

 

Kate attends preschool Monday, Wednesday-Friday 9:30-1pm.  She eats lunch at school and her teachers are Mrs. Beth and Mrs. Caroline.  When Kate was picked up on day #1, the teacher remarked "Kate is very articulate and knows exactly what's going on.  She's 4 going on 5 or 15!"