FLASH!

My guy was the FLASH from the Justice League. Just enough candy to last a couple of weeks. Perfect! He went trick or treating with Bella from his class.

Crazy Hair Day

It was Friday, Oct 24th. Crazy Hair Day at the OAS school. I did my best with what supplies we hand on hand. You seemed pretty satisfied with the results. This is the only picture i could get of you sitting STILL!!!!

happy times.

Kindergarten

On August 25th, 2008 you started Kindergarten at the O.A.S. school. Yea little man! You are on your way to being an adult. I really wasn't as torn up about it as I thought i would be. But you have been in daycare for a long long time. I remember the first day I dropped you off at daycare, I really was torn up. Sad that I couldn't be with you for longer periods of the day.

You had a really hard week your first week. You cried when I left you with the preschool care giver. Then in class, a boy grabbed you and you punched him. That was your first day. Then you had a few accidents. (potty) Then at the end of the first day? You were like, Mommy it took you so long to get here and pick me up. Don't take so long tomorrow.

You have settled in to school by your third week. The routine it offers seems to calm you down. And you have charmed all the other people in school. I don't know that I fit in that well, but I am happy to have you somewhere you are comfortable and safe. And in a family type atmosphere.

These times are hard for me. Knowing I can't come and get you right when school is over. Not because I don't want to, because we need the money. I pray that wont always be the case. I like spending time with you too.

Happy Learning little one! You wont be little forever. Enjoy these days.

Birthday!!!

So this year you turned five. I gave you a party at the local park for a few of your friends. It was hard to get it all together alone, but I was so happy that you had a party for your celebration. We had some fun. You got a lot of cool gifts, including this indiana jones hat from PaPa and Gma.



I made treasure chests with marbles, snakes and magnifying glasses. We didn't play games. Provided pizza, sandwiches, chips and soda. The cake was chocolate with fresh strawberries. I think the day really wore you out. About the time the party was over, you said to me, mommy I just want to go home and play with my new toys!

You didn't go to sleep until 11 pm that night. Next year? Disneyland! I am already planning! :-)

So long between posts.

Well little man, Fourth of July came and went without fanfare this year. You had a sore throat and a fever. And the Gap Fire was burning.

Mostly you are having fun with george and the Y day camp. Waterparks, museums, beach, swimming, and this week the fiesta parade!

You are about ready to take swimming lessons. We have spent a couple of saturdays at the M. YMCA. They have an outdoor pool and you are becoming brave about the water. Jumping in, going deeper.. Its time for some water education and training. We start on Gma's birthday. You are going to be fine.

This week you are in love with the "pollen jocks" from the BEE movie. And Indiana Jones! You want a whip and a hat. I am thinking it will be the theme of your birthday party coming up. You are using your rubber snake as a whip.

Yesterday we had a great day. Walked to Cantwell's, you rode your bike. We got choco milk, coffee for me and croissant. Then we strolled around taking pictures. fun times. we went "hiking" up to wilcox. It was a beautiful day and you wanted to climb. I am really ready for my ankle to be fixed so I can be a bit more stable and do stuff like that with you.

There are some serious discipline issues with you. Time for a regimented schedule to keep things on track and more even. Because I don't like being mad at you. at all.

love you wee guy.

Y Summer Camp

Austin, you have graduated pre-school. Now its time for Summer Camp. This is your first week.

Monday was a get to know each other day, and you all stayed in the trailer/playground area.

Tuesday you went to the Natural History Museum, and went to a park.

Wednesday you are going to Goleta Beach!

OMG. You are tired because you aren't getting a nap. Hungry, because you don't eat your lunch. Grumpy because you don't always get your way. Irritated by your best friend Nico. Happy that you aren't going to the Y every day. Sad because you aren't going to the "big school" yet. STubborn, because its genetic to your clan. Spoiled, like every only child gets.

You are acting out, being bratty. Pouting throwing tantrums. Scratching and hitting me. Talking back. I am at my wits end on what to do to help you or read what is really wrong.

I love ya though. And am so happy you are going to camp.

my teacher

This is your Teacher, Ms. June. She is probably going to be one of the most wonderful people in your life. She has taken you a long way and really shown you how to smile. And to behave. When she was out sick for a week or so, you got very depressed. I suspect you have very deep feelings for Ms. June.

I want to do something nice for her but not sure what. You two are like peas and carrots. She thinks you are a hoot. And is excited for you to go to school.

happy times.