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Huts' company held a festival this weekend, and we took the kids. Christian misunderstood and was expecting a bounce house. He was ticked off when we got there and threw a little fit. That soon changed, however, when he got into things. He started with the tractors and moved on to the games while Tori got her face painted. By the time, I made my way back to him and his dad, he was one happy camper. He went to the bounce houses while Tori took a pony ride. Then they both went through the bounce house before the rain shut them down. They ate snow cones and fed the animals. Christian took a tour of an old farmhouse. The day ended with a Monster truck ride, to which he exclaimed, "was the most awesome ride ever!" Our studious child is turning into a real boy! He shocked his dad by announcing he wanted to join the Cub scouts. Tonight is the info meeting for that!

Ready To Go

Christian was ready to get to school this morning. Not really sure why. Could be he has several new friends in before and after care. mostly kindergartners and first graders, I think. They must ooh and aah over his Lego creations, which makes him feel great. Tonight is Back-To-School Night for Parents. I am going to Christian's class and Huts is going to Tori's. It should be loads of fun. I have never met Christian's teacher and look forward to hearing all about second grade.

Old Hat

Christian is an old hat at going to school by now, but he has had his usual trepidations. Any change is still stressful for him, so starting another year of school was too. He started whimpering about going to school the night before. Then he complained about his glasses not being clean after being cleaned 10 times! He whimpered a little bit while walking to line up for his first day, but after he saw some of his friends he was fine. He was happy all during school and after school, so he wasn't too traumatized. 2nd day he had no problems and was first in line and ready to go. This morning he was excited to get to before care so he could build with the Lego's. Another parent who was having a hard time getting her child to separate from her had Christian try to entice her child in to building with him, but Tresa didn't stay around to find out the result. I'm sure he'll be excited after a full day of school and before/after care. He's off to another good start this year.

Happy Campers

Two half days and finally one full day of school. Christian and Tori got up early and headed off for their first full day of school. Christian could not wait to get to before care. He didn't even tell me good-bye, just dropped his bag and headed for the Legos. Tori, meanwhile, chatted with Miss Becky about her name and what she could do. She barely even told me good-bye. These two don't need Mom or Dad now that they are in school. Another boy, however, was having a difficult time letting go of his mom and telling her good-bye. He was hanging on for dear life when I left.