preschool Day 1

Last Monday kicked off Grant's first day of preschool!  Half of his class went the first hour and the second half attended the second hour, we were in the latter class.  He was sooooo anxious all morning and kept asking over and over again if it was time to go to school yet, why we had to wait so long and why he didn't get to bring a snack this time.  When I came down the hallway, that morning, he was already getting himself in his "school clothes!"  I was thrilled, he never does this and in-fact it's usually a challenge to get him out of his pj's.

Once we arrived at school he was hiding just a bit behind my legs being unusually shy but very quickly found his name on the table and started the routine of getting checked in, hands washed, etc.  His best bud, and neighbor, Jack quickly arrived which made everything that much better!

I'll also admit to taking these few photos the day before school started so we didn't have to rush around here the morning of.  I also incorrectly thought we would be in the clear on what to wear the following morning and of course, Grant wanted to wear something else!  Pick your battles, right?  So, you will see in the photos toward the bottom that he chose his "soft pants" (fleece pants he LOVES), his guitar shirt and was having a problem with his socks so chose one brown and one white, sweet!

His class is Mon/Wed/Fri mornings but on Tuesday morning he was again up and getting his "school clothes" on; he was thoroughly disappointed to find out he wasn't going to school that day!  He also wanted to bring something for show and tell each day but his assigned day is Monday so, that has taken a LOT of explanation but I think he's finally got it figured out, we'll see how this week goes!

Wednesday was his first full day and he did GREAT!  He is loving school and tells me his favorite part is the marble game (pictured below).

Climbing during recess with Jack.

Already on "play" laptops, heaven help us!

Way to go Grant, you are already doing so great, we love you Bud!

buns

Quote of the Day:

Grant: "Mom, sometimes my buns stick together." After walking out to show me after he used the toilet.

About one minute later...

Grant: "It won't let my toots out."

and so it begins...

Tonight found Frank and I sitting in Grant's preschool for parent orientation.  We left feeling so excited for the year ahead of our little Bud and maybe a little, just a little, sad realizing our first baby is already old enough to attend school!

We were given a wealth of information including his class size of 21, comprised of 14 boys and 7 girls, the teachers said they are contemplating 2 recesses instead of just 1 this year, haha!  Thankfully, the teacher's excitement is contagious and Frank and I, without a doubt, know our little guy will be in the best of hands and where God wants him to be for his first year of school.

Our hope, as parents, for our boys mirrors this school and its goals which is to guide each child in his/her development as God's image-bearer, while encouraging love for God and others.  The program provides experiences which develop the child's creativity, social abilities and academic readiness.

Grantman, we couldn't be more proud of the little boy you have already become and trust that God has great plans for you this year!  We love you and want you to know we are cheering for you all the way!

Love you Bud,

Mom & Dad

taekwondo camp

Grant attended Taekwondo camp this week, a 30 minute, Mon-Thurs class but "camp" none-the-less for a four year old!  Surprisingly, he really, really enjoyed himself and having his friend, Juliet, along didn't hurt!

This was the first class he has attended where the parents are not in the room, he didn't know what to think about that at first but as soon as they got to run across the room screaming at the top of their lungs, I knew he would be just fine!

On the last day of class they could choose to break a board, of course Grant wanted to give it a try!

They started with the foot and ended up letting him give it a shot with his fist...

success!!  He was thrilled!

On our drive home Grant asked if we could keep his wood and not burn it in the fireplace!  Hahaha! He wanted to be sure and ask his Daddy too, it was his special wood and he didn't want us to use it in the wood burning stove.  

WAY TO GO BUD!  We are so proud of you for trying something new!

Love you!

grandparent fun!

We were fortunate enough to have Grandpa and Grandma O pay us another visit!  We spent a morning at a local amusement park having fun and acting like kids with our real kiddos!

Parker loved it because he was able to go on almost all of the rides, sometimes accompanied by an adult and sometimes just with the big kids!

Poor Grandma O was eating her knees in this one!

Then we headed to the cousins for the weekend to play at the local fair and celebrate cousin Francesca's fourth birthday!

Grandma R and Parker waiting for the big kids to finish another ride.  Poor Bear wasn't big enough for the rides this time :(

The boys loved having Grandma O play the piano and Grandpa O served as a great human jungle gym!

Everyday Grant begged and begged to play the card game, Garbage.  He is great at it and managed to talk Grandpa and Grandma O into playing a LOT while they were here, he was a happy boy!

Thanks for making the trip Mom and Dad, we already miss you terribly and look forward to our next visit!

xoxo

dog-dog swimming

Much to my dismay, dog-dog went for a swim in a Target restroom this morning :-/  Parker threw it in as soon as Grant finished peeing in it and was busy pulling up his pants.  There were some tears, screaming, words exchanged, grrrrrrrrrr!  NOT our finest moment!

Parker's prayer

I was going through our nighttime routine with both boys tonight when it came time to turn out the lights and pray.  I prayed our usual bedtime prayer, then it was Grant's turn and it usually goes something like this, "Dear God, thank you for.....I love you Lord, Amen." He generally fills in people, places, activities, things, etc.


Well, tonight he was dragging his feet a little when Parker chimed in, "Dear God, thankyoufor Geema's (Grandma's), Kowee (Kori), Gant (Grant), Amen."  I about fell out of the rocking chair, and my heart about exploded, I think there was some dancing in heaven over that one!


Wow Parker, I guess we don't give you enough credit, way to go Bear!  From now on you get to pray your own prayer too!