First Day of Pre-K

Hampton has been asking for weeks when school starts. He was super excited about his new classroom and new teachers and more than pumped to carry his new backpack. He didn't share much about the day, but was all smiles when we picked him up. He is on the second floor this year which is a guaranteed beating w/ two toddlers who slowly climb the stairs...and I can't put them in a stroller. His teachers seem great and his little friend Laney from last year is in his class. At the end of the year Laney said her favorite part of school was getting to hold Hampton's hand :). They're buddies so it should be fun. He is going 3 morning a week this year and is very excited! It will take me a bit to figure out how to use my time wisely since I need to pick Hampton up right in the middle of Lucy and Reid's usual nap time.

To the 2 of you who still read this blog...enjoy some recent pictures.

this first one is not the greatest, but just to show his height...

I couldn't get a good one of both Lucy and Ried, so here is an average picture of each...two are just harder to capture :).

School V-Day Party

I saw these super cute valentines in a magazine, so I decided to make them for Hampton's school party. Ben thought I was crazy to put that much effort into it, but he willingly helped me assemble them. It never crossed my mind that Hampton's valentines would be the only homemade ones handed out. A bit of a let down when I opened his mail truck and found only super heros and princesses w/ their coordinating pencils. Oh well.

I thought they turned out really cute and Hampton was excited about giving them to all his school buddies.

First Day of School

Hampton started MDO today. He was excited, but also had no idea what he was getting into. When I dropped him off, he went straight in...without hesitation. As I was signing him in, his teacher asked if he had a lunch and instructed me that I should send it in with him. As I turned to hand her his lunch bag, she OPENED the door. Keep in mind that she is standing behind a half door with no need to open it to get his lunch. Hampton saw the open door and bolted, latching onto my leg in tears. I encouraged him to go play and stood in the hall until he stopped crying (only a few seconds). I must admit, I thoroughly enjoyed my time alone, but wondered about him all day long.

When I picked him up, he was having a blast, but was so excited to see Mommy. When I peeked into the room go call him, I was shocked...he looked so big, not at all like my little boy :(. He jabbered the whole way home about his day and said more than once, "My have so much fun, Mommy." When I asked him if he wanted to go back he quickly said, "Ummm, nope." I laughed and said, "Not today, but how about next week?" "Dad be fun. My go next week, see my teachers."

Oh, I love this boy!!!

Much to my pleasure, he didn't nap at school. His teacher said he "just wasn't happy during rest time." Apparently he kept asking for Mommy and didn't want to rest. I had a little part in his lack of success. I didn't send him with a binky or a silky...2 requirements for napping even at home. Hey, I got another 2 hours out of the deal :)

Could he be any cuter?