Skylie at Four-and-a-Half and Her Summer Bucket List

About a week ago Skylie finished up her last day of preschool for the year. It's been a fantastic experience for her, and one she will repeat next year--with a different teacher. Most of her friends  head to kindergarten in August, but Skylie misses the cut off by a few weeks.

Below are some pics from her past year of preschool that teachers compiled for parents. Skylie and I adore her preschool teachers, and I'm thrilled Kaitlyn will get to know them this upcoming year.

Skylie and her preschool BFF

I recently asked Skylie what she wanted to do this summer. Here's what she said. Thankfully, I think I can make most of her wishes come true. 

Skylie's Summer Bucket List

1. Hiking lots and lots
2. Camp out
3. Go to Grandma's and Nana's house
4. Go fishing at Utah and see the dinosaur museum
5. Sleep in our tent in our backyard
6. Potty train Kaitlyn
7. Swim at the pool and invite our friends
8. Go to two beaches at Indiana Beach
9. Hang out lots and lots with Dad

Things I want to remember about Skylie at 4 1/2 years old:

• She is still fascinated with all living creatures and is daily (sometimes hourly) asking if she can make a bug a home in a container.
• She is so full of ENERGY! Sometimes I feel like she's sucking all the energy out of me and bottling it for her use. Matt's described it well: "Skylie's so full of life. Kaitlyn's so full of attitude."
• She loves babies, and her adoration for Ava hasn't worn off.
• She always wants to have a buddy to play with.
• She tends to make one best friend at preschool or church, and they stick together like glue.
• She loves being silly, making people laugh, and wearing pajamas. 
• She gushes with expressions of her love for me and Matt. It's pretty cute.
• She's recently begun doing chores (setting the table, emptying garbages, folding laundry) to earn a little money. She's excited about it but is certain we should only do chores we like.
• Like all four-year-olds, she's far from perfect. But I love talking to her and better understanding how she perceives her world. She's so animated and communicates her thoughts well.
• I look at her and can't believe my baby is almost five! She's grown so fast. It makes me a little sad sometimes, and I feel like I need be better at cherishing every minute. Even so, I'm excited to watch how my spunky little girl grows and develops.
• I love my Skylie Bug and am so proud to be her mama.