The Parnell Family: And off they went.....

8.31.2009

And off they went.....

...without looking back, and without any tears....first day of preschool for Elise and mother's day out for Lila and Bennett. They were all sooo excited and ready for school! I have been looking forward to it as well..as it is the first time since the twins were born that I will have had any consistent alone time. Although I will admit it is pretty quiet around here, and even though I know they are having a blast, I do MISS my little ones. Am actually counting down the minutes until I get to go pick them up!!!
Elise wanted to play photographer this morning and insisted she take a picture of me, Lila and Bennett...they actually cooperated, so how could I not post it??!

Here are our little cuties all ready to go! Bennett actually ELBOWED his way through the crowd to get into his class and then seemed slightly annoyed that I requested a kiss goodbye. No clingy toddlers here!

I hope they have had a fabulous morning meeting new friends, working on art, and cooperating and sharing with others....I hope!!!

Can't wait to hear all about it on the car ride home....

Love, Nicole

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Elise

Elise Laurent was born at 5:00 p.m. on July 19, 2005. We did not find out her sex during my pregnancy and we were thrilled to tears (and slightly shocked) to meet our beautiful baby girl. She was a big baby at 8lbs, 8oz, and David and I couldn't take our eyes off of her. Elise is an old French name that David and I have always loved. Laurent is both my paternal Grandfather's name and my Dad's middle name. We always dreamed of having a daughter and were so thankful and overwhelmed to be given such a blessing.
Elise is a true first born. She likes structure, likes to fully understand everything, likes her questions answered to her satisfaction. She loves to be challenged and to challenge. She is also highly sensitive and independent.
She is a wonderful big sister to Lila and Bennett....

Lila and Bennett

It would be an understatement to say that we were shocked to learn on November 11, 2006 that we were not expecting baby #2, but baby #2 and #3!! In just shy of two years we would have created quite a family!
But, on June 1st, 2007, at 36 weeks exactly, we were thrilled and completely overcome with joy and gratitude as we welcomed two big, healthy babies into our family. First, Lila Sue, named after my Mom at 7lbs 0.6oz, and secondly, Bennett Raymond, named after David, David's Dad, and my maternal Grandfather, at 7lbs 10.4oz.
Lila has been the vocal one from the start and to this day is still pretty much running the show. She is the life of the party, the entertainer. But she is also the most compassionate, most giving of our children.
Bennett is a true boy. He is active and rough and loves to tackle and throw. He also adores his sisters and his Dad and gives the best hugs around. His big baby blues get me every time.