But look what I have now! I have the most handsome little kindergartener you've ever seen! Kindergarten? Really? Already? Isn't he supposed to be my cuddly little baby for just a little bit longer? He'll always be my baby I suppose :) He started kindergarten last Thursday and absolutely loves it. He had spent most of his summer in a summer camp program at the local daycare. Because he was 5 he was considered school aged and was lumped in with kids from ages 5-12 to go on field trips every day. He liked it, but I never got the sense he LOVED it. He'd mention that kids didn't want to play with him or he'd get bossed around. I don't cast any blame on the other kids, not everybody wants a 5yr old tag-along (even one as perfect as mine!). So kindergarten has been a breath of fresh air for him. He thrives on routine and mental stimulation. He says he prefers the classroom over the endless field trips to various recreation areas at the daycare. He loves being in a class with kids his own age. He loves that there aren't a lot of 'rules' ... it seems he felt that people were always telling him what he was doing wrong at daycare without ever teaching him what was the right rule to follow. He'd say "i got in trouble today, but they forget I am new and I don't know all of the rules yet" I hope he never loses that ability to brush off the small stuff. He is just so eager to please and be everybody's friend. He gets to ride the big kid bus in the morning to school and then participates in an after school program at the school itself. The school is perfect for me too. It is very small and quaint. It has good security (locked doors, check lists of who gets in/out, etc). Brenden has his own little locker in the hallway for his belongings. He does various worksheets and art projects that he brings home every day. I love opening his backpack to see what he's done. They are really bringing out his creativity. I was so sad to have a kid old enough to be in kindergarten, but at the same time I am just so happy to see how much Brenden loves going to school. He's such a gem!
If Logan had only been born a few weeks earlier he'd be able to enroll in Pre-K this year, but alas he has to wait another year. He continues to go to daycare and seems to be adjusting. We had some issues with a biter in his class, but that's gotten better. Just another month and he'll be 4! Some moments he's 3 going on 13, but other times he can just transform into a sweet 3 yr old little boy that still needs his mommy to hold and snuggle him. He's a challenge for sure. He knows how to stand his ground and he has trouble taking serious things seriously. He likes to backtalk and crack jokes and its hilarious and infuriating all at the same time. He keeps me on my toes!
And we have a wonderful addition to our family. Miss Keira the cocker spaniel was given to us by a friend who rescued her from a neglect situation. She thought we'd be the perfect home for her since I work at home and can stay with the dog all day. Keira has some separation anxiety as a result of her neglect. She's 9 months old and is really a good dog. She has her puppy moments and loves to try to steal food any chance she gets, but mostly she's just a very affectionate dog that's happy to be part of a family that actually wants to play with her. Logan just adores her - a little too aggressively at times lol. Brenden loves playing with her. I really like watching the boys form a bond with a pet. Kitty Rocky tolerates Keira. Actually the cat could care less about the dog, he's easy-going like that, but Keira will get just a little too excited and want to instigate play time with the cat and Rocky just doesn't want to tackle and chase like the dog does :) Look at that sweet puppy face.
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