My Star Student

I was FINALLY allowed in my son's classroom -

- for his Christmas Party.
And FINALLY my background check came through so I can be an approved volunteer at the school. Can't wait to be a part of the classroom more often.


The only reason I am able to handle him being gone from me all day is that he truly loves his teacher. Thank goodness for good teachers!

~ And thank goodness for a two week long Christmas break!
Let the FUN begin! ~

Counting The Minutes...

...Until my son comes back to me!!!

I know, I know, I have been too busy to update much. I think we might be getting a bit more peace and quiet around the house now, though. So maybe I can catch ya'll up.

Yep, our little Caden started Kindergarten today. Even though I had to run into my room to cry after I saw how dang cute he looked in uniform (what is it with boys in uniform that makes them look so good?), don't worry, I put on a brave face and didn't cry again until we walked off school property. I hope he liked his lunch! Only 1 1/2 more hours until I get to pick him up!!!

We love his new school!!!

I woke Caden up this morning and he immediately said, "Uh oh...I gotta go to school today."

We must have done something right because he was all smiles and totally ready!
Although, I don't think he can tuck in his shirt by himself... My job's not over yet :)

They Just Keep Growing

Caden had his 5 year wellness check-up. He got all his shots last year (5 of them), so he didn't need any this year, and won't need any until he's 11. His check-up was a breeze. Other than some gagging when he had to open and say, "aaaahhh" - there was nothing special about it. He has great eyesight and is still in the 90th percentile for height and 50th for weight.



We got to register him for KINDERGARTEN last week. I still can't believe he's really five years old! While I was filling out the paperwork, Caden was able to go check out a Kindergarten room and visit with a few kids and teachers. He was shy for about a second, but then took the lady's hand and never even looked back at me! He really is SO ready for school. Hopefully I'll be the only one shedding tears come fall. ;)

After signing him up, we went to the brand new city park so Caden could show Daddy his new tricks on the monkey bars. That kid is just learning and growing by the second.





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Ambree got her 6 month wellness check-up at the same time as Caden's appointment. I love it when I can kill two birds with one stone. She's doing great - in the 87th percentile for weight and 90th for height. She seems to be following her brother's growth pattern and her head is in the 95th percentile as well. It's all those brains they get from their Mama. Ha ha.



We asked Caden if he'd like to take the shots so his sister didn't have to get them, but there was no hesitation in his "NO WAY" answer. Poor Ambree has a GREAT pair of lungs and she was sure to use them to let us know her opinion of those needles. When I took the band-aids off later on, I found huge marks on her legs. She got bruised BAD! She still has lumps in her thigh muscles and I wonder if they will ever go away.