Showing posts with label school. Show all posts
Showing posts with label school. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Cameron has always been the funniest kid. I just get the biggest kick out of the things he says and does.

His survey of "101 days of school" being no exception. 


I would like to eat: 101 fish
I would not like to eat: 101 pease {peas}
(This coincidentally was the morning after a meal of delicious fish and apparently not so delicious peas)
My parents tell me 101 times to: "Stop it." {I rolled. Just rolled.}
I tell my parents 101 times: "I want a penut buter and jelly." {True. He'd pick them over candy. Over ice cream}.
When I am 101 years old....."I will die."  Hahaaaaa! This child!!

Oh Cameron. You are the reason for my deepening laugh lines and I wouldn't trade them for the world....


Monday, August 20, 2012

First day of school, 2012

It's that time of year again.

Today, I herded my crew through the door of Catlin Grade School to begin what promises to be another great year there.

The only difference? This year, all three of my boys went.  

Cameron headed off to first grade....

Colin became my big third grader....

....and, sweet little Ethan--headed off for his milestone year: Kindergarten.

Ethan has been counting down the days since....oh....February or so. :)
He is just over the moon to be able to GO everyday, off with his brothers, instead of 
watching them leave like all the previous years.

You can tell by the look on his face--his response when I said, "Ethan, how excited are you?"

Of course, the boys would have no part of leaving for school until Lolee girl got in a picture with them.
This may be my new favorite picture.

We walked everyone into the gym, where each boy was seated in their class' spot.
Ethan, with his friends Jameson and Cooper, both of whom played on his T-ball team
 AND are now playing on his soccer team! 

You could tell that Ethan just felt like such a big, grown up boy.

Cameron was happy because he was "the FIRST one in the FIRST GRADE SPOT!"
Silly boy.

Colin in the third grade section

Then it was time to line up and head to classrooms.

Off he goes!

First, we dropped Colin off in his class. There is no funny business in third grade--
those kids dropped their bags, sat down, and got right to work! LOL

Then, time to take Cameron in, get him situated, and say goodbye.


He did great--no nerves, and obviously VERY happy to be a first grader in Mrs. Fretueg's class!
{And at a table with his buddy Waylon--BONUS!}

Then, for the last dropoff.
{And the hardest.*sniff*}
To the Kindergarten room--
which, this year, is full of Mrs. Winkler's "sweet treats"....

....including this guy.
I'm fairly certain he'll be one of the sweetest. *grin*

Ethan found his hook and hung up his bag and lunchbox....

...then found his seat....

....and made some friends.

He was all smiles....and, amazingly, so was Mommy. 
{Well....until the hallway. But that's between us.}

The times, they are a changin'.  But no matter how big they get or where they go....

....they will all--each one of them--still be my babies.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Kindergarten Graduation

At the end of May, we had another special night in our family--a Kindergarten Graduation for my sweet Cameron!

He was all smiles and couldn't wait to get there. 
He knew at the end of the night, he would be a big first grader!

The night started off well, but I could tell Cam was a little nervous. We have found that he is very shy when he is up in front of people, and I just hoped all would go okay for the program.

Getting ready to start

Mrs. Winkler introducing the class. She had a lot of wonderful things to say 
about Cameron's class, and that is always a good thing to hear!

Then, it was time for the class to perform a song that they sang every morning. And that is where the stage frightened side of Cameron came right out. The music began....and though all the other children did really well, he....slowly.....crumbled.



He recovered all right, just pretty much not singing when they did their other songs, but it was fine. You could hear the "poor buddy" 's and "awww, sweet little guy" 's from the moms and dads around the room!

Then it was time for the coveted diplomas!! You can see on his face that he was still nervous.

Mrs. Winkler told him what a great job he did and how she loved having him as a student. :)

That seemed to make him feel better!
Ready to turn those tassels now!

Aaaaand.....done!!
Ladies and Gentlemen: Cameron the first grader!!

Cameron and his friends (from left) Gabby, Jared, Kiley, and Cheyenne.
Proud little kiddos!

Cameron and Kiley

I don't know if Cam was more excited to be a first grader, or more excited that the program was over. :)

The fam. So proud of our sweet guy.

Cake. Cake always makes one feel better.

Cameron and his little buddy Waylon. 
I see these two in mounds of trouble for years to come! lol

Mrs. Winkler--Cameron's "favorite teacher ever", according to him.

I could not be more excited to see what the future holds for
my special, sweet, caring and super unique second child!

On the way out, we crossed paths with the school janitor, and Cam just had to show him his diploma!

We love you so much Cameron! I believe there are amazing things in store for you, 
and I am so thankful to be able to be there for such a special milestone in your life. 
Happy Kindergarten Graduation!

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Field trip!

Just about a week before the end of school, Ethan, Lola and I got to go on a field trip with Cameron's class.

I'm pretty sure, as excited as I was, that I was not the most excited! Ethan could not wait to get on that bus. He loves being included in anything school related. As much as I am going to dread letting him go at the end of the summer, I know Kindergarten is going to be a great fit for him!

Cam and E on the bus, getting ready to head over to Champaign

Lola and Mommy--told you I wasn't the only excited one!

Cameron wanted to hold Lola for a while. 
He is so protective of her in group situations, it is so cute.

We went to a small children's museum over in Champaign.

The kids got to dig for dinosaur bones and other treasures.


Cameron found several.....

....and even Lola found one or two!

When it was time to go inside, Lola just joined right in with the class. 
She sat and listened very well, and Cheyenne and Gabby welcomed her right into their group!

Cameron took a turn being a veterinarian....

(taking care of a dog with Cheyenne)

The kids checked out some snakes/bugs/spiders....

.....played some Legos....

....and had some fun at the water and sand tables!

After the museum, it was off to the park for lunch and some play time.
Little Lolee just blended right in with the girls! She didn't even sit with me when it was time to eat :)

But, when it came to the swings....she definitely wanted Mommy again! This girl loves her some swings!

We had a great trip, and I am so grateful to be able to do stuff like this. Staying at home with the kids--and having the freedom to be with them during these times--is the best job ever!