Introducing......

We had a new grandbaby today!  Kieran Blaise Short was born at 6:00 a.m this morning!   9 lbs, 6 oz and 22 inches long!  LOOK AT THOSE CHEEKS?!?!  He is Beautiful!! 

Father's Day 2020

The kids came for Fathers Day.  I love this day almost as much as Christmas anymore.  It is one day that all the family is together.  I love to see all my children and their children in one place.  I love to see the cousins get to play.  We made tacos and hung out in the out door living area while the kids played on the slide.  Watching them gives me as much joy as if I was the one playing on the blow up water slide! 

My motto and words to live by

 

Where the Wind Takes Me

While the pandemic is ever present, I have tried to remain calm and continue forward.  I concentrated on the daycare a lot, mainly because when you go from 150+ kids a day to 60, you think... Oh shit!  Instead, I decided to spend the time regrouping.  I had just opened up the new building, hadn't even had the chance to open he last classroom yet, but it was still furnished and ready.  I felt like the rug had been pulled out from under me.  I decided instead of worrying about things I couldn't change, I would take care of the things I could.  Knowing that I would need to be prepared for new enrollments when this is all said and done, I did what I always have... rolled up my sleeves and went to work. 

My accomplishments to date:

I got new carpet in two classrooms
Paid off my credit cards that consisted of toys for the new building
Paid myself
Paid off my insurance for the year
Wrapped the new van
Got a new sign
Bought new equipment and toys for 4 classrooms
Updated the phone system
Put in outside cameras
Updated the Lobby
Got new summer toys
Got a make shift snack shack
Made a virtual tour
Spruced up the lobby
Bought two new computers for the front desk
Got old computers ready for the school kids to use
Did a lot of added on necessities for the teachers.

I think at this point I am ready to sail for a while... and see where the wind takes me.

The Cousins

Just a quick update on these grandbabies to date.  We are expecting our 8th in June. (a boy to even out the crew) They all have such different little personalities.  But they are all so much fun an.
Left to right:

Benji... He is stubborn and sweet.  He wants things done his way and does not have patients for your issues. He likes tractors, cars and dinosaurs.  He could play outside all day.

Wakely... she is smart and a go getter.  She already knows how to ride a bike without training wheels, (she is 3) and she can make her own waffles.  She is independent, but wants you to play with her.  If it comes with a cape, shes wearing it!

Sammi... She is the ring leader.  She is sassy and sweet.  She is out growing Benji and she is one solid muscle. She likes gymnastics, already has a best friend and is the best person to pick up toys.

Danny... He is super sweet, loving, loves dinosaurs and has recently found he likes to compose songs on his new guitar.  He mostly sings about his mommy.

Joanie... She is smart and very kind  She likes to have her nails painted and loves it when she gets new clothes.  She is very appreciative of any gift she receives like her daddy is.  She is a big helper and a great artist

Evelyn.... She is fierce.  She is an independant player and will bop you square in the nose if you mess with her.  She works a puzzle in record time... even if it is upside down.  She carries a doll, has on sunglasses and carries a play phone at all times!

Joshua.... He is a brute!  He thinks a lot, but I see him as a big goofball.  He eats like he is starving and will run from you if he thinks you are after his food.  He is a big old mommas boy