This week, the kids and I went thru bins and found materials to decorate the dining area for Thanksgiving. Then today we hung up all their school projects and decorations. So fun.
I don't think I say this enough - I am so proud of my boys. They are both doing so well in school. Beckett had a rough start this year, but has definitely settled in. I love being in his school and seeing him learn and play with his friends. Just yesterday as we were driving up to his school he said, "Mom, I love my little school." :-) His learning style is very different than Grant's. Sometimes I have to remind myself of that and remember, he that they are different in every other way, why not at school too? He loves his teachers and his friends. And I love it when, at dinner, he sits a little taller and says, Now let me tell you about my day. :-)
A little side note on Beckett. He has become quite the ladies man in his class. Last week we were in the car on the way to school and he announced that he is in love with someone in his class. When I asked about it he said that Penelope asked him to be in love with her, so he said yes. 2 more girls asked him after that. Then this week he told me they all asked him to marry them. And no worries - when I asked him what that means he told me they play tricks on each other and chase each other on the playground. This week those same girls were his Batgirls (he was the only Batman).
And apparently it's not just in his class. On Thursday Beck and I went up to his school to help on our day off, so I brought him into a class where he didn't know anyone. It was all girls. Before I knew it I heard girl giggles and saw a circle around him. Then on the playground I heard one of these girls say, "where's Beckett? Oh there he is" and they all ran after him. As i said to my mom - And so it begins......
Grant has an unending enthusiasm for learning. He is reading books on his own and loves to write notes to all of us during his down time in school. Yesterday he told me that in art class he was the only one that didn't get play time in class because he was still working on his 6 tiered cake drawing. He's enthusiastic about everything! Even library day. I love it. He's singing his songs in the shower, reading books to us every night and writing "I love you Mom and Dad" on tissues. :-)
Beckett and I go to have lunch with Grant once a week. Whenever we are up there, Grant proudly introduces us. And without fail, the aides tell me how wonderful he is. How he is kind to everyone and such a joy to be around. One of the aides in particular, Ms. Pat absolutely loves him. She always gives him a huge hug at lunch and gushes about how great he is.
My bucket overflows.
Anyway....today was our last day before Thanksgiving break. One whole week off! WOO-HOO! Beckett and I had a fun day in his preschool. My class ended up with only 4 students, so Beckett's teacher and I decided to merge our classes for part of the day. We made turkey hats and read Thanksgiving books. A massive cold front hit our area last night so we had indoor recess and then Beckett and I left early so we could go to Grant's Thanksgiving Feast.
Now for the pictures and video.....
Have I mentioned how different my kids personalities are? The next 2 pictures say it better than I ever could explain. I asked each of them to get dressed for school...pick out their clothes, brush teeth, etc. And here is the outcome.
Grant looking as handsome as ever - "I want to look like Daddy." Sweetie - you look just like him!
And here's Beckett's outfit, complete with accessories - hard hat, tie dye superhero cape, dragon sunglasses and a Scooby Doo tag on the side. Classic! He kept the cape on all day and put the rest of the accessories back on after school. I love it!
And here are the Thanksgiving pictures.
Pilgrim day was Monday. So cute!
Turkey hat donned for Grant's Thanksgiving Feast.
Holy Moly! There are A LOT of kindergarteners!
Grant's class before the feast.
Grant and his good friend AJ
Grant, AJ and Max
Beckett was able to join the feast today. Good thing we wore the turkey hat!
Video of the kids entering the chaos and then their cute Thanksgiving song.
Angi and Roger are driving down from Vegas to join us for Thanksgiving. It will be good to see them again - it's been awhile. I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving and I will post some more pictures as the week progresses!
