Preschool Evaluation

Today I took Sage to his preschool evaluation. I know it sounds so official ...When Sage turned two he started with the Early Start Program and the Creative at home network as well as seeing a speech therapist to help him with his speech delay. This program has been wonderful and so informative and I cannot say enough wonderful things about it and everyone that has helped Sage every step of the way.

We have been looking around at preschools and even thinking of the idea of me home schooling. There are so many choices and as a parent you want so badly do what's best for your children. One of the things that this program does is send information to our school district to assign a speech therapist and to get Sage ready for his transition into preschool and making sure he is in the best possible classroom setting for his needs. So today we meet with three women from the Desert Sands Unified School District. A speech therapist, school psychologist and a school nurse. They asked me various questions and interacted with Sage to see how he responded and engaged with them. They all three agreed it is only a delay in speech. Cognitively he is way above where he needs to be. This comforted my heart because our family knows how bright Sage is and he doesn't need to talk to let anyone else see that but it was definitely nice to hear they all felt the same way just after meeting him for the first time. They all also felt that although home schooling is wonderful Sage needs to be around other children more which is a huge aspect of getting him to talk.

So our little man will be going to Ronald Reagan Elementary School in Palm Desert. He starts January 5th! I can't believe the time is almost here. Also his teacher came very highly recommend and is even a speech pathologist! How awesome is that. We'll go to meet her and take a tour of the school and classroom in December. I am so excited and so much more at ease with everything now. It all worked it's self out.

Live Oak Canyon Pumpkin Patch

Sage ran to all of the different pumpkins as soon as we walked in

He kept going from table to table checking them all out

A perfect size

Sage riding Buck the pony

He had so much fun

So sweet, he kept petting Buck as he road

Climbing the hay castle

Yessss, I made it to the top!

Mommy and Sage sitting on the hay castle

These John Deer trucks were great

He picked it up so quick, reversing and even parking it

Daddy and Sage going on a ride

And their off!

Mommy's turn, this was the Quad train ride I was telling you about

This is us coming back, they took us all through the pumpkin and corn fields, a little bumpy and I laughed hysterically the whole time, we had so much fun.

Sydney eating some Kettle Corn

Aja and Sydney hanging out

Daddy and Sage feeding the goats

There were so many baby goats, so cute!

Sage loves his furry friends

Today we were so excited to go to the the Live Oak Canyon Pumpkin Patch in Yuciapa. I ended up not having to work so we were able to go as a family. This is huge because it's also football Sunday. Aaron being the wonderful husband and father that he is recorded some games on NFL Sunday ticket and listened to some games on the radio on the way up and back home.

Last year we went to Temecula and this year by far was so much more fun with tons to do. My personal favorite was the Quad train ride. Live Oak is a 450 acre farm that is also used for Christmas trees as well. There is a 20 acre pumpkin patch, Indian corn fields, gourd fields, hay fields, cattle pastures, wildlife areas, Barnyard animals in a safe and clean setting, hay rides and giant hay castle, beautiful shaded picnic area, holiday gift shop, a live band playing a much more. We had so much fun and it was a fairly warm beautiful morning. I always say this but I cannot wait for Aja and Sydney to be walking and able to do more things with Sage, I know it'll be here before I know it. We had such a wonderful day, enjoy the pictures.

Jack-O-Latern

Sage said "WOW!" when we cut the lid to the pumpkin

Using his scoop to take out the seeds

Ewwww Mom!! He didn't want to put his hand inside

The happy face stencil Sage picked out

Almost done

Sage with his pumpkin

The final product

Today when Aaron went grocery shopping Sage picked out some pumpkins. Two little ones for his sisters and a big one for him to carve with me when I got home from work. Needless to say Aja and Sydney haven't seen much of their little pumpkins and Sage took them to bed with him during nap time. Aaron also got us a little carving kit with several different stencils. Sage choose which one he liked best for me to do, thank goodness it was one of the less intricate ones to do(for my sake) Sage was definitely fascinated with the carving and a little freaked out by the gooey pumpkin seed mess inside. His favorite part by far was the lid we cut. He kept taking it off and back on.

Batter Up!

When Sage turned two last year we bought him a baseball tee and bat set. Right away he picked it up and started hitting. He has really perfected his swing and follow through. I tell you, he gets it from his Mommy. :) Aaron and I can't wait to see him play tee-ball one day, it'll be so much fun! This was yesterday in the backyard having some fun. Yeeesssssssssss!

Halloween Celebration Part 1

A picture before we leave to the park
Our little Fireman and the Pumpkin Princesses


Yummy muffin for breakfast


Everyone having fun at the park

Swing time

Blowing his Halloween bubbles

Today we had a Halloween Party with my Moms Club at a local park. The kids dressed up and had a Halloween egg hunt, scooping witch's brew to find a prize and there was a trunk-or-treat contest for the Mommies to see who could decorated their trunk the best (by that I mean trunk of their car) :). We had tons of fun and sweets. It was a fun day at the park. Since Aaron works during the week and I work weekends Michelle and I will be going to Oak Glen Pumpkin Patch when she gets home from Arkansas. We've missed her tons while she's been gone to spend time with Stephanie and Zack for the last six weeks. I already told her that I have Oak Glen and a Living Desert trip planned when she gets back. The kiddos have missed there auntie Michelle and I've missed my sister. So needless to say we have a ton of Halloween surprises planned.

Mom2Mom Week 4

A typical day in the Pinkerton house

Dog's and all

Sage helping out mommy when the girls
were smaller, boy time fly's.

Yesterday was week 4 of my Mom2Mom meeting at Southwest Church. Women who are our Mentor Moms sat up on a panel and answered questions we had for them. Everything from parenting, relationships, strong willed children, eating habits of kids etc. These women who "have been there and done that" gave the most honest and inspiring thoughts on how they raised their own, now grown children.

One thing that I took away from this is to take time to sit down and play with my children more. I think that for me I do this but am concerned with the quality of time that I'm spending with the kids. Between going to Moms Club, Twin Moms Club, Mom2Mom, speech therapy, the gym and cleaning the house, dinner, laundry, you get my point. I need to slow down. I don't want to be that Mom that says I wished I would have sat down and played with the kids more. Although we do a lot, go to parks, stay active and have fun I see that I need to live in the moment more. I'm not perfect but I sure do want to be the best Mommy that I can possibly be to my children and the best wife to Aaron.

Sage, Aja and Sydney, I love you with all my heart and look forward to seeing your precious faces and spending time with you every day. Mommy promises to be in the "now" more. You make me the happiest Mommy in the world I love you! Aaron you are the most patient, honest, trustworthy, loving husband and father thank you for constantly reminding me that I do a great job, I love you!

Live in the now, live in the moment and be so grateful and thankful for all that you have.

The Living Desert

Today we went to the Living Desert with some friends. The weather was amazing with a high of 85 degrees. Yes, that's right a cool down in the desert. We enjoyed feeding the giraffes, looking at the LGB Model Train display, petting the goats and taking in the beautiful serene environment. I can't wait for Aja and Sydney to be able to enjoy things like this more, since right now it seems like they live in their stroller. The closer they get to walking the more anxious I get to have all three mobile, but I know it will be nice to finally see the girls run and jump and play with Sage. It was a great day!

Thank you Catherine and Rhonda for joining us!

Living Desert Fun

Me and Sage feeding the Giraffe

All the twins at the Living Desert, Sage was
out numbered

Sage does a thorough job (two brushes)

Having fun in the petting area

Sitting on the bronze warthog

Aja and Sydney enjoying the day

The model train tracks


Sage was in heaven

Throwing rocks with Maddox and Jacobi

Drumming on the African drums

Sage, Faith, Grace and Misa in the petting area