The First Day of Kindergarten! and preschool and part time work and ...

It was the first day of kindergarten for Jack Henry. I had no doubt at all about the decision that Jon and I made on keeping him home last year. Today proved that intuition is stronger then the statistical studies.
He was elated to be a Kindergartener! Also known as "leaders" in the morning program, since he helps teach the "littles". But it's after the morning program that he really gets the independent studies!
Jon picked him up from school today, as we'll begin carpool tomorrow with Adelia. When Jack Henry walked through the door today, he had the biggest smile across his face. "Mom, I loved it."
Aaaaaawwwww.....I couldn't be happier. There were no tears today! Just miles of smiles!
Here's a picture of our big boy.
The three of us get to go to school every morning together! We'll pick up Adelia (our neighbor) who is also in the "extended day program" with Jack Henry. I'll be the administrative assistant for the director. Hayden is in his "own" classroom with Ms. Susan, and Elizabeth will be with the same teacher as last year, and Jack Henry is there with her in the mornings. It's great to back to work part time!

the Jock!

It is confirmed, without any doubt. Our son will be a jock.
We feel strongly that no child should ever be "labeled". BUT...
Hayden is in his PJ's last night and came to our room for one final kiss. Jon is standing in the door-way and there is a little squishy ball that didn't quite make it into the playroom by our door-frame. Hayden picks it up while saying goodnight and looks right at Jon and says "Catch Dad" and tosses a perfect throw into Jon's arms. "G'night"....and heads back to bed. (yes he just turned three in July).

This morning, we're in his closet picking out clothes to wear for today and I chose one shirt, he says no, digs deep back in the drawer and pulls out a red golf shirt.
I say OK and grab a pair of shorts to match. He says "I see the numbers. Where'd the numbers go?" I'm not really following since he pulled out a "plain red golf shirt". He shakes the shirt, like the numbers are going to fall out. But sure enough! Inside the back collar, where there should be a tag but it's now "tagless" are the numbers 89. Yes folks, the shirt does have numbers, just not on the back like he would like with his name in capitals across shoulder to shoulder!
He's a jock!

I cannot wait to watch him with sports and see what he chooses as his #1.

Happy Birthday AJ!

Today is our nephew and kids' cousin's 10th BIRTHDAY!
AJ, you're getting to be such a big kid now. We're so proud of you!
You rock Dude~
love you,
Your NC Family!

Where on Earth Have I been?

It has been a wild year! Oh my goodness. I thought I would write back in March or April calling it March Madness. I even took a picture of my calendar. I couldn't believe that there was such little white left on it! Pretty much it was no different in May or June. It really slowed down a lot this summer. I let the kids just play, all day everyday, play. We start back to school on this Monday Aug. 25th. I even start as the admin. for the director, part time from 8:30-12:30. I am really looking forward to hearing my actual name "Heidi". With there being three of them calling out "Mommy" every five minutes since they've each learned to speak, I'm ready for a little relief. LOL!!!!!!!
This summer, we did little. Jack Henry was "MOST IMPROVED SWIMMER" for the 6 and Unders! this could not make me and Jon any prouder. He literally swam his pants off...it all paid off. I have a swimmer now! Two more to go...
Jack Henry had a tennis clinic two mornings a week for six weeks (and rocked!) Lulu said she wanted to sign up as well. Guess what? Yep, she didn't want to and wouldn't no matter what! So...
Lulu took dance with Ms. Mary at the community center. She'll be dancing next Friday at the "Concert at the Depot". Downtown Apex has this little thing each Friday something new. I'm really excited for her to do that.
Hayden has learned the art of communicating. It is getting better. He's all boy, but his wrestling is like no other. He comes on like he's going to hurt you, but it's nothing but fun to tumble with him on the carpet. He's entertaining most of the time. Demanding? Oh yes, very, but really he's ONLY three!
So, here's the start of a new school year!
I'll try and update this really soon. ha ha! There has been so much in the past few weeks, all good and God directed. We've just been busy staying busy.