Henry 1st Day of 4K

Today is the first day of 4K for my sweet Henry and we are all so excited for a great school year!

His teacher is Ms. Mandy and she is who we requested and he LOVES her.

Man Man starts Mothers Morning out next Tuesday so be on the lookout for more pics then:)

Fire Station Field Trip

Henro had a field trip to the local Fire Station today. Brad went with him b/c his scatterbrained Mama got the days mixed up and was supposed to chaperone this trip. Well, I forgot I am keeping little Charlotte this Tuesday...NOT Wednesday! When will I ever get it together?!?!?

Anyway, Brad reported that they had a BLAST and all the kids loved learning all about Fire Fighters, trucks, and the station. They got to see where they eat and sleep.

They even got to squirt the big hose.
(you see that cute little blond on the other side of the Fireman? that's Ellie Camden, henry's main squeeze. she is too precious for words and they are both quite smitten. her mom and i always joke that we'll use these pics for their rehearsal dinner one day;)

Thanks Bradley for steppin in for me! Henry loved having you there!

First Day of 3K

My Dear Henry,

Well, the summer has come and gone and it's time again to begin a new school year. I cannot believe you are in the 3's! You have Ms. Brenda and you are going to LOVE her! I hear she is tough, but so sweet and loving and I have no doubt that you'll adjust fine.

You're going through a little separation anxiety right now for the first time ever. You've gotten a little teary the last few times I've left you at school and at children's church. I know it must be b/c i've been home with you all summer and you're not used to us being apart yet. I am not used to this b/c you were never like this when I dropped you off at Ms. Brenda's (your old babysitter). But, I am SO VERY PROUD of you at how quickly you dried your tears. You realize that you're there to learn and have fun with your friends. We've discussed our jobs in this family at length lately, and you know that it's your job to do your best at school and at home. To listen and use your very best manners and to always try your best.

You are my best buddy Henry and I have had more fun with you and your brother this summer than I could have imagined! You are growing and learning new things every day and you continue amaze me with that mind of yours.

You have a huge heart Henry and such a sensitive side and I want you to know that I will be right beside you each and every step of the way as you navigate through this big old world.

It won't always be easy, but we'll get through it together as a family.

I am your biggest cheerleader Henro. Don't you ever forget that!

I love you more than you'll ever know!

Mama

End of the Year...Boo Hoo Hoo!

Today was Henry's End of the Year party and I could cry a bucket of tears that this school year had come to an end. For one, I am going to have to brew up MANY activities for my kiddos every day for their sanity and mine. Luckily I have made lots of friends who are always up for play dates! And I hope to plan a few mini road trips to visit friends and family who also are trying to stay sane with their kids bouncing off the walls!
Secondly, this year has been so amazing on so many levels for Henry and for me. Ms. Barbara and Ms. Cheryl provided such a wonderful atmosphere for him to learn not only numbers and letters, etc. but how to BE in school. He has learned to play with others, follow instructions, self control when something doesn't go his way, and so much more. And I have learned how to be a mom with a child in school. I worked with some really great moms on a few of the parties and really learned a lot from them. And we've both made some great friends in the process!
I am so very thankful to be a part of such a great pre-school and look forward to the years to come with both my boys!

Kids Say the Darndest Things

So, the report I got from Ms. Barbara (via Frankie/Mimi) about Henry today was quite hilarious! All of the children and teachers were sitting around the table having their snack and were discussing the different things that we all drink. You know, juice and milk and water and capri sun and COLD BO! This is what Henro has called Cold Beer since he began talking. All of the sudden in the middle of the conversation Henry says to Ms. Cheryl: "You like to drink cold bo? My Pops likes to drink cold bo." I guess they figured out what Cold Bo actually was and thought it was so funny. She responded, "Well I don't like it hot!" And the funniest part about the whole story is that anyone who knows Henry's Pops knows that he doesn't drink alcohol EVER! Now, his Mama and Daddy love a good Cold Bo, but not Pops.

I guess we'll really need to be careful of what we say, do, and drink from now on! Kids will tell ALL your secrets!!!

First Day of 2 Year Old Kindergarten

I am still in shock that I have a child that is old enough to be starting school. I mean, how did this happen? Wasn't he just born? Didn't he just learn how to walk? But, the time is here and my baby was more than ready! He had a wonderful first day of school and I got a great report when I picked him up at noon. Ms. Barbara and Ms. Cheryl are his teachers and the word is that he's already got a nickname. "Little Man" because of the way he talks like a little man. They said he LOVED the playground (the 2's go 2 times each day) and snack time! Imagine that.

He brought home 2 pieces of "artwork" and told me he loved playing with the Play Dough. He ate gold fish, a nilla cookie, and got to drink water from a big boy cup!

I did OK until I was walking back to my car. I teared up a little, but I think it was more from pride than sadness. I am so proud of how far we've all come!

Henry was less than thrilled about my little photo session before school, but he'll just have to learn to live with it. There will be LOTS more First Days of School for this family.

This is in the breezeway as he walks into Westminster Presbyterian Pre-School!

Does it get any cuter?

Henry with Ms. Barbara

He even got his favorite special lunch when we got home. A Dinosaur Turkey and Cheese Sandwich and Strawberries!


So, we're off to a great start to a big year for all of us! I couldn't be more excited for Henry as he begins his educational career and don't think he could be in a better place!