Kindegarten!

Today, after a baked oatmeal breakfast (per your request), you walked out into the cool, clear morning with a smile. A little nervous for what was to come, but ready to face the exciting day ahead. We had time to snap a few pictures and chat with bus-stop buddies before the bus was ready for pick up. A kiss goodbye, and you were off!

Fast forward to the afternoon, when you bounded off the bus so quickly you forgot to grab your backpack. I was so happy to see a smile on your face, but even happier to have you home. I thought about you and prayed for you the entire day, and could not wait to hear all about it. Your smile told me that indeed, my prayers had been answered and you had a great day. God is so good!

Your favorite part of the day was recess (one in the morning, one in the afternoon), "free time," and gym. Typical boy. You enjoyed eating lunch in the cafeteria, as well as singing songs with your teacher, Mrs. Gatchalian.

A few of your favorites:

Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Fruit: Apple
Favorite Dessert: Apple Pie or Crisp
Favorite Past-time: Bike Riding
Favorite Movie: Kung Fu Panda (1 or 2)
Favorite CD: Tom Petty, Greatest Hits
Favorite Toy: Transformers

Welcome to Kindergarten, my love. It's going to be a wonderful year!

Oh, Tooth Fairy...

Adam lost his first tooth this week!

When I had predicted earlier in the day that it would fall out in a few days, I had no idea it would be at dinner, thanks to a crusty roll. Toothless was not as thrilled as one might expect him to be, what with that scraggly tooth gone from his mouth forever. Rather, he refused to look in the mirror, and sat at the table in tears over the whole incident. What can I say? My boy doesn't like change. Seeing his big brother both upset over the incident and annoyed at repeated requests to "show me your teef, Yo-Yo!" Miles quickly reassured him, saying: "don't worry, Yo-Yo. We will go to the doctor and he will put a new one in your mouth." Simple as that!

Discussions about the Tooth Fairy cheered him up slightly, although I had to tell him that she did not bring Wii games. As it was, Jeff and I scrounged up $3 to leave under his pillow, along with a note. And of course, the next morning he was all smiles. Toothless smiles, that is.