Many things have happened the last few weeks. Hence, the never ending list. Jason and I went to Orlando for the week with the kids and had a blast. Our camera battery died the first day there so we have very few pictures. But lasting memories right??? :) We also decided to wait until Jackson is 8 years old to go back. That way all the kids can participate more. But it was so fun. We had a blast!!!! I will put the few pics we have up later. :) School for three of my kids. And a trip to Utah for an interview with IHC. I will start with Jackson and his big day.
He started school!!! This was a huge highlight for me. I can't believe it came. He rode the bus the first day, with me following close behind all the way there. Then, we met up in the class room and here is where the real memory started.
We all know how much Jackson "loves" vegis. He just can't get enough. Sense my sarcasm. So, I saw that there were several cups with carrots in them and I assumed they were for snacks later. I said to Jackson, "Oh, it looks like you are having carrots for snacks today. Please eat them okay?" He looked at me, said, "Okay." And then began crying.
It was a soft and quiet cry. But still a cry. I felt so sad for him. I know how nervous he was just being in such a different place with all new faces. There aren't any familiar people in his class. So, the carrots were the icing o the cake for him. He was heart broken. Kinder garden was not all I promised it would be.
After a few minutes of hugging and trying my hardest to assure him school would be fun, he braved up and the teacher kicked all the parents out of the room. I teared up as I walked away, feeling this crazy emotion of knowing that my little Jackson was growing up and it was only going to get worse from here. I missed him like mad that day.
I went back to his school to watch him get on the bus and then follow it home.
He had a wonderful day. I knew he would. And after 2 weeks now, we are loving it!! The bus is probably on of is favorite things. Mine too. :)
Thursday, September 17, 2009
The never ending list
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Excuse me? A trip to Utah? Just Jason right?
You video taped him getting on the bus, I love it! That is big kid stuff- riding on buses, eating carrots. Big day for Jackson. I am not suprised that he is loving school.
Your kids are just priceless!! We adhere to a 40inch rule for big family vacations so everyone there can enjoy.
oh my that is the cutest video! yes i welled up with tears reading this post (are there meds for my uncontrollable emotional state...i cry in commercials, church ect WHATEVER) anyway your kids are darling :)
Ha! I love the video, especially when the teacher tells all the kids that they don't need seat belts on the bus! But I guess I never wore one. And at least you'll have Florida round 2 in three weeks!
I love that you video tapped his bus ride! Very cute! Poor guy...having to eat carrots for snack on his first day of school. My kids would definitley cry, too. What a big day for both of you! That's great he's loving Kindergarten. What a big step for you guys!
My heart is just breaking for sweet Jackie. Carrots on the first day? What was that teacher thinking? Love the candid where Noah is being himself. I miss your kids so much and can't wait to meet Carson. love you all.
Don't stop there...continue on with your other stories!
Kindergarten is such a mixed emotional event...you love it, you are sad about missing your kid, and you are happy with the freedom!
I cried when my first left for kindergarten...and had a party when the last started! Jackson has grown so much...he looks so brave. Just gotta love him!
I'm so glad he's liking school. That was such a cute video.
cute. He is so big! In kindergarten? I hope you are enjoying Ann Arbor. Miss you!
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