Asked out on a date by Derek

This morning (3 weeks into Kindergarten) as I was getting ready for church, Derek said to me, "Mommy, I don't get to spend much time with you alone anymore since I go to school so much. Rylie gets to spend a lot of time with you. Do you think we could go on a date just the two of us? We can even go to that burger place that doesn't have many games so we can talk. At the end of our meal I will get a strawberry milkshake. What do you think?"

I replied, "You bet I'd LOVE to go out on a date with you Derek!!! Thanks for asking me, sweet boy!"

He gave me a big hug and held my hand as we walked downstairs.

Since school has started I've definitely missed him during the day and I try to make the most of the time he is home after school gets out, but the time is limited.

Derek 1st day of Junior Kindergarten

Derek started Junior Kindergarten this fall at SCA. He transitioned so well to the responsibilities of school. It was hard for me having him gone for 6 hours a day, since he has been with me just about every day all day since he was born, but I know this is best for him. After walking him to his classroom on the first day, Derek wanted to be dropped off at the curb and walk to class himself. He loves school and learning. His favorite things are playing on the play ground and PE. He is learning to read and write and maturing so well. We are so proud of him. Junior Kindergarten is such the perfect hybrid between Preschool and Kindergarten. The pace of learning and the amount of time spent doing seat work is perfect for Derek. He is thriving and we are grateful.

 

Visiting his classroom the day before school starts, meeting his teacher, Mrs. Beers, seeing where he sits etc.

Derek's classroom over looks the football field.

The play ground at school is super fun and is shaded and has misters for those hot days in August and September. There is a track to ride bikes around the play structure. This is Derek's favorite thing to do!

Bella also goes to SCA and is in a different Kindergarten class. Derek gets to see her on the playground. He also has another friend from his preschool that attends SCA. I am glad he knew at least a couple kids going into the first day of school.

Lining up with his class on the first day.

Rylie preschool at DSCP

Rylie started preschool this fall. To say that she loves school is an understatement! She comes home and tells me every little detail of the day from the book that was read to who did what (or who made a bad choice), snack that was eaten and who she played with. She plays school as well...doing the activities she does at school and pretending to be her teachers. She sings the songs from school and says the exact phrases her teachers use. It is adorable. Maybe one day she will be a teacher just like her Mama! :) She gets dropped off early at 8:30 and stays until 2pm....she loves to be at school!! It is so fun to have her be so independent and learning so much. She has the same 2 teachers that Derek had his first year which is very exciting because we LOVE them and their teaching.

SCA Jr. Kindergarten School Photo

5 years old. 2015 Jr Kindergarten. Love this handsome boy!!!