Ok, so we have decided to put Kaiden into preschool full time in the event he would be ready for Kindergarten next year. We are struggling with whether or not to put him into Kindergarten next year because his birthday is so close to the deadline. His birthday is August 13th and the deadline is probably like September 1st. We don't wanna put him in before he's ready but we also don't want to wait a year if he would have been fine with starting at 5.
So in the event he may be ready next year we have put him into preschool fulltime. We asked him what he wanted to do and he actually wants to be going to school everyday instead of going to his Nannys. He is such a social kid that he just thrives on that time he can spend with other kids. It will be a change for him since he's used to going to Nannys 2 days a week and it will also be a big change for Nanny not to have him there but we are hoping this is the best thing for him.
I guess you never really know, though. You try to do everything right for your kids but every decision has the potential to be the wrong one. So in the end, we have, for the time being, decided on preschool fulltime and to take him to Kindergarten registration next year and see what those teachers think. I mean, I am a teacher but I'm NOT a Kindergarten teacher. If he's ready we'll start him when he's 5. If not, no biggie we'll start him when he's 6. I guess, really there's no for sure way of knowing whether he's ready or not. He's a bright kid, I think, but I'm also biased.
If anyone has any thoughts on the issue, comments would be greatly appreciated. Well, thanks for reading!
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Flea Market
So today was the semi-annual flea market at my alma mater, Muhlenberg. I got many things together for this glorious day of getting up at 5:30 to sell all my old crap that I don't want anymore. I brought Kaiden with me because Jon had to help out his dad but thankfully he came right after he was done to rescue Kaiden who was all over the place. He also decided that all of the toys of his I was selling were his new favorite toys. He did tell people to "take what you want". LOL
So anyway, we get there at 6:30 to set up which I thought was pretty good considering it wasn't SUPPOSED to start until 8:00. No sooner had we unloaded the things from the car people were looking through it before it was even set up! I guess that where the saying "the early bird catches the worm" comes from or at the very least that's what these people thought. Don't you think it would be better to see what we have if it was actually set up?
Well, once we got set up it went well for awhile but started to really get slow aroun 12 so we started doing whatever we could to get rid of things. There was still plenty left but I didn't want to bring that crap back to my house so I dropped it ALL off at Goodwill. I wanted a clean slate, to start over!
Now, I am beat and sleepy and ......
So anyway, we get there at 6:30 to set up which I thought was pretty good considering it wasn't SUPPOSED to start until 8:00. No sooner had we unloaded the things from the car people were looking through it before it was even set up! I guess that where the saying "the early bird catches the worm" comes from or at the very least that's what these people thought. Don't you think it would be better to see what we have if it was actually set up?
Well, once we got set up it went well for awhile but started to really get slow aroun 12 so we started doing whatever we could to get rid of things. There was still plenty left but I didn't want to bring that crap back to my house so I dropped it ALL off at Goodwill. I wanted a clean slate, to start over!
Now, I am beat and sleepy and ......
Thursday, August 28, 2008
New School Year!
So, we have 3 school days into the new school year (only 177 to go till summer) and it is going WAY better than last year. I feel so much less nervous and more confident in my skills as a teacher. Now that I have one year under my belt things just seem to be going smoother all around.
I'm not sure just how my class is going to be yet because they have all been so quiet. Just wait till they come out of their shells.....then I'll know just what kind of class I have. They seem like a nice group though...only one is standing out thus far as one who may challenge my every decision (gotta love those). Now matter what I say he tries to think of a way to get around it.
The last few weeks I've been dreading going back to school but now I feel like I'm back in the swing of things. I actually like going to work and the days go by so fast. Plus we had school 3 days this week and we already have a 4 day weekend. One of the big pros of being a teacher....lots of days off throughout the year to spend with my family!
I'm not sure just how my class is going to be yet because they have all been so quiet. Just wait till they come out of their shells.....then I'll know just what kind of class I have. They seem like a nice group though...only one is standing out thus far as one who may challenge my every decision (gotta love those). Now matter what I say he tries to think of a way to get around it.
The last few weeks I've been dreading going back to school but now I feel like I'm back in the swing of things. I actually like going to work and the days go by so fast. Plus we had school 3 days this week and we already have a 4 day weekend. One of the big pros of being a teacher....lots of days off throughout the year to spend with my family!
More Boobies!
Ok, today my mini boob man was laying on me and giving me a hug. I love when he cuddles up with me. Well, his head is on my chest and his hand is around me. Before I know it his hand slowly slides up and completely covers my boob. Which I just think, "Ok, he's doesn't realize where his hand is he is just giving me a hug." I couldn't be more wrong. And how do I know that wasn't was he was doing? He tells me! "Mommy, I am touching your boob!" What the heck! He's obsessed!
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Boobies!!!
I stopped getting dressed in front of Kaiden about a year ago when he became obsessed with my boobs. This occured after he asked to touch them one day. He did ask nicely. He said, "Mommy can I please touch your boobs?" To which I promptly replied, "No!" Atleast he asked first and didn't dive right in. Well, after he was denied access to the sisters, he then asked if he couold lay on them, which, normally wouldn't be a problem cause I love my cuddle time with him but the fact that he asked led me to believe he had another motive.
Well, the other day I was getting into the shower (our bathroom doesn't really have doors you can close). I thought my child was downstairs with his father. So I come out of the bedroom ready and headed for the shower. To my surprise, Kaiden was standing at the top of the stairs. Well when he saw my boobs in full light for the first time since he was way little, his face lit up like it was Christmas morning. I couldn't believe just how excited he got, I had to laugh! I quickly covered what I could but the damage was done. He screamed in delight as I ran away back into the bedroom. I guess my son is definitely a boob man and I definitely need to be more careful.
I normally like to include pictures in my blogs entries but I thought I would spare everyone the torture.....lol!
Well, the other day I was getting into the shower (our bathroom doesn't really have doors you can close). I thought my child was downstairs with his father. So I come out of the bedroom ready and headed for the shower. To my surprise, Kaiden was standing at the top of the stairs. Well when he saw my boobs in full light for the first time since he was way little, his face lit up like it was Christmas morning. I couldn't believe just how excited he got, I had to laugh! I quickly covered what I could but the damage was done. He screamed in delight as I ran away back into the bedroom. I guess my son is definitely a boob man and I definitely need to be more careful.
I normally like to include pictures in my blogs entries but I thought I would spare everyone the torture.....lol!
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Kaiden's 4th Birthday Party
Kaiden's birthday party was a success. Yesterday we gathered close friends and family for a fun day in the hot sun! To our surprise, it was one of the nicest days I think I've ever lived through in August! Kaiden had a blast. He was swimming, playing with his friends, and running all over the yard. He kept telling everyone that this was the best party ever! He was so excited and loved having everyone over. He especially loved all his monster truck gifts! We are so thankful to have had such a beautiful day and the people we love be able to spend the day with us. Here are a few pics from the festivities!
Here is the cake that I made. Kaiden thought it was the coolest. I thought it was pretty cool myself. I was quite proud.
Here he is trying his hardest to blow out those darn candles. There was a little spraying going on!
He loved opening his gifts. Although when it was clothes they were immediately passed on to me. I loved them though.
Another present opening picture with Jon peeking in the back.
Here is the cake that I made. Kaiden thought it was the coolest. I thought it was pretty cool myself. I was quite proud.
Here he is trying his hardest to blow out those darn candles. There was a little spraying going on!
He loved opening his gifts. Although when it was clothes they were immediately passed on to me. I loved them though.
Another present opening picture with Jon peeking in the back.
Worst Day
The Reading Fair was this week. On Thursday they were going to have a Monster Truck show. Kaiden loves Monster trucks so I thought with it being his birthday soon we would surprise him by taking him there. So it was all planned, Jon and I, Katie & Deagn, & Kaiden all went to the Reading Fair. Throughout the night there were a series of events that made it quite difficult to have a good time.
1. Got lost on the way there.....that's ok not a big deal....whatever.
2. Locked my keys in the trunk of the car......Katie had AAA so atleast we didn't have to pay but they were supposed to get there right when the show was supposed to start so one of us would have to miss out.
3. Monsoon....it was supposed to rain but we couldn't let it ruin our night but it really poured and thunder and lightning. We of course had to take cover under the lizard stand (where you can actually win one to take home)....as I look up the tent is made entirely of metal which is great when you are stuck in a monsoon.
4. We go to sit down for the show hoping they are still going to have it considering the amount of rain that we just had. Daegn had to go potty and when Kaite came back she was carrying a trash bag which I thought was odd. Then she was like "We gotta go, Deagn just threw up in the Port O' Potty." ewwwww...I won't even pee in those things let alone stick my head in to puke.
5. They make an announcement after we'd been sitting for about 20 minutes. They told us that they were going to try to get the big puddle taken care of and they would start the show.....in 30-45 minutes.....well, we were there already so of course we were going to stay....we were commited.
6. They start the show...we watched one truck....Kaiden was freaking out! He hated them and wanted to leave ASAP! They were too loud. I didn't realize just how loud they'd be. Oh well, you live and learn. He just got one some more rides.
7. On the way home, we got pulled over because JON was speeding. Luckily, they were looking for seatbelts. Click it or Ticket!!
8. Fast forward to 4 a.m. I know, you think the night was over once we got home but NO. Kaiden puked then. And then when he woke up at 7 he had the runs.
The one thing we got to do BEFORE the monsoon.
The monsoon:
The rainbow after the monsoon:
Kaiden smiling BEFORE the monster trucks started.
So Kaiden informed me he likes monster trucks but just on T.V.
1. Got lost on the way there.....that's ok not a big deal....whatever.
2. Locked my keys in the trunk of the car......Katie had AAA so atleast we didn't have to pay but they were supposed to get there right when the show was supposed to start so one of us would have to miss out.
3. Monsoon....it was supposed to rain but we couldn't let it ruin our night but it really poured and thunder and lightning. We of course had to take cover under the lizard stand (where you can actually win one to take home)....as I look up the tent is made entirely of metal which is great when you are stuck in a monsoon.
4. We go to sit down for the show hoping they are still going to have it considering the amount of rain that we just had. Daegn had to go potty and when Kaite came back she was carrying a trash bag which I thought was odd. Then she was like "We gotta go, Deagn just threw up in the Port O' Potty." ewwwww...I won't even pee in those things let alone stick my head in to puke.
5. They make an announcement after we'd been sitting for about 20 minutes. They told us that they were going to try to get the big puddle taken care of and they would start the show.....in 30-45 minutes.....well, we were there already so of course we were going to stay....we were commited.
6. They start the show...we watched one truck....Kaiden was freaking out! He hated them and wanted to leave ASAP! They were too loud. I didn't realize just how loud they'd be. Oh well, you live and learn. He just got one some more rides.
7. On the way home, we got pulled over because JON was speeding. Luckily, they were looking for seatbelts. Click it or Ticket!!
8. Fast forward to 4 a.m. I know, you think the night was over once we got home but NO. Kaiden puked then. And then when he woke up at 7 he had the runs.
The one thing we got to do BEFORE the monsoon.
The monsoon:
The rainbow after the monsoon:
Kaiden smiling BEFORE the monster trucks started.
So Kaiden informed me he likes monster trucks but just on T.V.
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