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Well, I have pictures to load... but a few stories to share first. Gavin and I have enjoyed 3 weeks of together time. We spent time with my sister and her kids in Oregon, Seaside OR Beach, my dad "Grandpa Bill" in Spokane, and went camping by Lake Crescent. A few favorite stories:

Driving back from Spokane we stopped at Subway and then were getting back into the truck. Gavin was mesmorized by the two men getting on their motorcycles. "Get in the truck, Gavin." "Get IN, Gavin." "GAVIN GET IN THE TRUCK." I repeated several times. Gavin turned to me and said "Easy now Mom, Easy now." I had to laugh - hysterically. We watched the motorcycle guys drive off then he could get in the truck.

Yesterday I told Gavin to make sure his lights were off in his bathroom and his bedroom. He said, "Ya mom because then I'll have more energy." This cracks me up because I know that I've mentioned we need to save energy... apparently I have a little more teaching to do.

We have a thing we do to keep Gavin in bed - if he gets out after his last hug and kiss he gets a spanking and I throw away a toy. Last night he was understandably excited about his first day at school today. He had trouble staying in bed. As I spanked him and picked out a toy to throw away he started in hysterics "That's a toy Grandpa BILL gave me!" I felt horrible - (I try to pick out something that is either broken or he doesn't play with) I had to give him one more chance - he keeps the bug by his pillow if he gets out again he loses it. And he stayed in bed. We very rarely have going to bed issues. I was really glad that I didn't have to throw away his toy from Grandpa Bill. Not sure why I was so amused by that - but I was very amused.

Yesterday we were driving around and talking about things he would learn at school. Gavin said "Mom, two words start with E - Ethan and Elephant." He cracks me up.

Anyways - I've enjoyed being a stay at home - vacationing - mom. But grateful and excited to get back to work and thrilled about Gavin's new school.