Preschool Bound

Is it really possible that Kayleigh is almost 4? It can’t be so. Today Mom and Kayleigh went to the new preschool to meet the teacher and make some new friends. Turns out – Kayleigh’s teacher lived in the same dorm as Mom during her sophomore year at Ohio University. Yet another reason to always be kind to people – they may someday be taking care of your kid! It was a good visit. It took a couple hours before Kayleigh would venture to one of the play stations on her own, but she will get there. Her first day will be next Monday, and we are all preparing for an exciting change.

Water Girl

Mom and Dad have been wrapped up in enjoying both their kids and find little time to make blog posts. It is still surprising how fast time passes. Summer is coming to an end, and there is still so much more fun to have. The family recently returned from a vacation in Michigan. This was Kayleigh’s second trip to Holland, Michigan and her brother’s first. Kayleigh loves the beach. Several times throughout the year she would ask to go to the beach. She loves the sand and the water. She was really excited to be at the beach and at the hotel pool. She is becoming quite the water girl.

Throughout the summer Kayleigh has been to the zoo, the beach, the county fair, the playground and the Wapak pool. It is such a joy seeing her have so much fun. There is never a dull moment in the Rickert house.

Kayleigh has remained healthy throughout the majority of the entire year. She is seeing most of her doctors on an annual basis now. All of the checkups have resulted in good news. She is really thriving and becoming such a mature little girl. She loves to help Mom around the house. She voluntarily looks after her brother. She tolerates his tantrums and is always eager to give him a hug. She also likes to “tickle the grumpies out of him” when he is having a rough day. Her favorite activity with Dad has been learning to ride her big  girl bike. She is growing up too fast!

Kayleigh is transitioning to a new preschool at the end of the month. Although she says she is excited, she will have to put on her brave face the first couple of weeks. She has some difficulties with change, but Mom and Dad are confident that she will adapt just fine, and she will quickly make new friends.