Wow, what a CRAZY week. At the end of last week we took Chance to his "Aunty Jennifer's" to get his first haircut. I have been putting this off, but when someone referred to his hair as a mullet I knew it was time. Jennifer is a stylist, but we thought he would do better if we did it her house where he is familiar. He was PERFECT. I could not have been more thrilled. He sat so patiently while she was cutting all of his curls off, yes it broke my heart. I saved a few for his book, but who really wants to see their hair when they are a grown adult? The things we parents do......
As for McKenna, she started kindergarten. I can honestly say this has been the easiest transition we have had in her entire life. I have been nervous about this day for months. Monday came and she came down the stairs and told us she was a bit nervous and Paul and I quickly changed the subject and explained how fun school is. We walked her to school where her precious teacher awaited their arrival. Her teacher is a first year teacher, so I know she must have had butterflies in her stomach as we were all dropping off our "babies" to her. McKenna put her backpack and lunch box on her table and went to the carpet to read a book, just like her teacher had asked. I went to walk out, no tears yet, and I couldn't do it. I leaned down and told her how proud she makes me each and every day and that I couldn't wait to hear about all the adventures that kindergarten would bring. The tears were just rolling down my face, actually as I am writing this it makes me cry. My sweet little angel is truly growing up. I gathered the strength to walk out and she was all smiles....I had to get to work my my students were waiting on me.
I called her as soon as school was out, and her response to me was that "kindergarten is the most fun she has ever had". That sure puts things in perspective, we want our children to love school and so far mine does.
I couldn't just take on kindergarten this year. She is of course still loving dance. She does ballet and tap. She is also going to play soccer this fall. We have our first practice tomorrow, who knows how that will go. She is most excited about getting her very own trophy at the end of the season, she is MY child, keep your eye on the prize!
Paul and I are super busy with school, work and kids and looking forward to football season!!!
I will post pictures soon of our "firsts"......Until next time!
As for McKenna, she started kindergarten. I can honestly say this has been the easiest transition we have had in her entire life. I have been nervous about this day for months. Monday came and she came down the stairs and told us she was a bit nervous and Paul and I quickly changed the subject and explained how fun school is. We walked her to school where her precious teacher awaited their arrival. Her teacher is a first year teacher, so I know she must have had butterflies in her stomach as we were all dropping off our "babies" to her. McKenna put her backpack and lunch box on her table and went to the carpet to read a book, just like her teacher had asked. I went to walk out, no tears yet, and I couldn't do it. I leaned down and told her how proud she makes me each and every day and that I couldn't wait to hear about all the adventures that kindergarten would bring. The tears were just rolling down my face, actually as I am writing this it makes me cry. My sweet little angel is truly growing up. I gathered the strength to walk out and she was all smiles....I had to get to work my my students were waiting on me.
I called her as soon as school was out, and her response to me was that "kindergarten is the most fun she has ever had". That sure puts things in perspective, we want our children to love school and so far mine does.
I couldn't just take on kindergarten this year. She is of course still loving dance. She does ballet and tap. She is also going to play soccer this fall. We have our first practice tomorrow, who knows how that will go. She is most excited about getting her very own trophy at the end of the season, she is MY child, keep your eye on the prize!
Paul and I are super busy with school, work and kids and looking forward to football season!!!
I will post pictures soon of our "firsts"......Until next time!
2 comments:
Wow! What a week you had! As far as the hair thing, I saved ours as well and put it in their scrapbooks. Ri had a great week as well, he especially enjoys Big Centers. I am so thrilled to hear that McKenna is enjoying it and having so many fun things to do. Our two are doing Karate and love it! I am sure you all are exhausted, so get some rest this weekend!
This post made me cry! I can only imagine how you were feeling dropping her off at her first day. I am so happy that things went well. What a gift!
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