The Parnell Family: more first

8.31.2010

more first

Today Lila and Bennett have their first day of 3 year old preschool. They are going two half days a week. I can't wait to hear about their day. Lila was super excited this morning...Bennett was a little more hesitant, as he really likes to hang with me. :) But, I know they are going to have sooo much fun, and it will be nice to have a small amount of time to get things done, schedule appointments for myself, and run errands without my mini-entourage.

Elise was a great big sis this morning and asked if she could walk her brother in sister in as they had walked her in yesterday. She gave them big hugs and then said, "Don't worry, I'll see you on the playground!". So cute! I'm glad they have one more year together before E heads off to kindergarten! I hope they always love each other as much as they do now...

3 comments:

monique said...: So sweet! I LOVE those dresses. Adorable.; August 31, 2010 at 11:12 AM
bettyb said...: Hi, NIcole,
Your children look so cute ~all ready for their first day of school! We enjoyed being with all of you for Patrick's baptism,and I look forward to peeking at your blog from time to time to see what the Parnell kiddos are up to. ~hope David is feeling better.
fondly,
Betty B.; September 1, 2010 at 9:39 AM
Theresa Miller said...: I love those green gingham dresses!; September 1, 2010 at 8:01 PM

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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.