Dance Recital

Bennett had her dance recital.  Although the studio where she danced last year had a little show, this was her first real true recital on a stage with full makeup, hair, costumes, etc.  Bennett was a little bit nervous before the show, but she did great! The recital was at SLUH's theatre and was packed with at least 250 people! I was so proud of her! The song was "The Ugly Bug Ball."

 Striking a pose in the dressing room before the show

 The HAIR.  They were supposed to have curls! This was quite the challenge for me, but I think the final result turned out decent.

 Her class before they went on stage.

 "The Ugly Bug Ball"

 Brandon was proud of her "hops" in this one! 

 At the end, the big kids walked the little kids out on stage, so everyone was there for a grand finale!

My sweet dancer after her show!

Summer fun and Bennett's race

The kids have been loving running through the sprinkler lately! This was the first time we got it out.  Bennett immediately started running crazy circles around the sprinkler and jumping again and again.  Miles didn't want to get too close that first time.  Since then, he now loves it and gets absolutely soaked!

Brandon ran the 5K for the St. Peter dash (I'll let him post separately about that but he did awesome!) and Bennett ran the kid's fun run.  It was the first race that she's done that's more than 100 yard dash, but she ran it alone.  This was 1/4 mile around the block.  She did great! However, she looked like she was on the verge of tears almost the whole race.  When she finished, we congratulated her and asked what was wrong.  She said she was worried that she wouldn't win! Poor thing! I think she saw us cheering Brandon on and hoping that he'd win his race, and she thought we'd be disappointed if she didn't win too!

Miles the spectator extraordinaire!

Last Day of School (out of order)

Bennett had her last day of Preschool.  It was bitter-sweet.  She has some very good friends that she's gone to school with since she was 2, and a couple that she's known since she was a baby.  It will be strange not to be going to the same school as them next year.  However, I think she is very ready for the new adventure that will be Kindergarten.  We know a few boys that will be in her class, but no girls.  We are hoping to meet a couple girls this summer.  

Preschool graduation was very sweet.  The kids processed in, sang a number of songs, did a little performance where each kid had a speaking role, watched a slideshow, then each child's name was called and they received their diploma.  

Miles also had his last day of school.  Since he just moved up to the butterfly room after his birthday, he will be in that room again in the Fall.  We are all very happy about that since he adores Ms. Amy and Ms. Jan, and they are quite fond of him too! 

Last day of school!

Receiving her diploma from her teacher, Mrs. Craig.

Bennett did a great job during her speaking part.  Lots of inflection and volume!

 Bennett is really going to miss her best buddy Anna next year!

Being goofy with Addison and Sutton.  They have all been in playgroup together since they were 1, and in school together since they were 2.

Bennett and Anna with their teacher, Mrs. Craig.

And now the whole family knows...

As some of you already know, Baby Janosky #3 will be arriving sometime around December 9, 2012.  We have waited to tell the kids for as long as possible, because it is a long time to wait and that concept of time is just really difficult for kids to grasp.  I am now 14 weeks pregnant, and with each child the baby bump starts making its appearance a little sooner.  I knew that the time had come to tell the kids when Bennett announced to me this morning while we were snuggling, "Mommy, I'm long and skinny.  You're big and chubby."  Ouch.

We planned a trip to the library today.  I chose a couple books about having a new baby.  Tonight after dinner, Brandon and I sat down on the couch with the kids and read the first book.  They listened attentively.  When I was finished, I asked them if they wanted to have a new baby at our house.  They both said yes.  Then I said, "great, because there is a baby in my tummy." Bennett answered, "WHAT!?" Miles looked down my shirt.  I then said, "The baby is really tiny right now.  It won't be here for awhile...not until close to Christmas.  It needs to grow big and strong in my tummy first."  Bennett responded, "Christmas! That's only 1 season away!"  After a brief review of seasons, I asked her what she thought about being a big sister again.  She said that she was excited about it.  She was mostly concerned if Miles would be a big brother too.  I told her yes, he would be a big brother to the baby but he would always be her little brother.  She was content with that answer.  While this was going on, Miles was rolling around the couch.  When I asked him if he wanted to be a big brother, his response was, "Can we play the elephant game now?" Went right over his head!

So the cat's out of the bag.  I've kind of felt like we were sneaking around talking to friends and family without the kids hearing.  I'm relieved that now we can openly talk about becoming a family of 5.

Oh, and apparently I need to buy a red maternity top with flowers on it.  For some reason both illustrators thought that was the thing to wear when you're pregnant!