It seems hard to imagine but somehow Summer has flown by in the blink of an eye and the Autumn season is on our doorstep. We had a fantastic summer and enjoyed every minute, but now we are preparing for the change of season and some new and exciting changes.
Tomorrow morning Carter will officially become a student at Shafer Elementary (the same school that mom and Uncle Jeven attended) as a kindergartner. I knew this day was coming....but this quickly??
By all accounts, he seems ready. There are still some areas that we need to focus on but Carter is eager to please and to learn, so I have no concerns at all. The focus and enthusiasm remain on the school bus ride, making new friends and meeting his teacher. He seems to understand all the big changes and responsibilities that are coming his way. This is a full time program, so we have been working hard on memorizing his account number for purchasing lunch, reviewing all of the new things he will be learning, and exploring the school building so he is familiar with the library, art room, cafeteria, gym and his classroom.
Carter's attendance of the Jumpstart program has seemed to help make for a comfortable transition as well.
I fully expect many tears but knowing that our boy is so excited and always rises to any and all challenges in his path makes the tug my heart feels just a bit easier! Stay tuned for pictures!!
Onto our Elijah.....
First, let's talk potty training! All summer I worked on potty training and all summer he resisted. No amount of bribery or promises could convince this kid to use the potty! I had given up all hope and accepted that he would begin pre-school in pull ups, and then two weeks ago he decided it was time! One morning, out of the blue, Eli asked for underwear and the rest is history.
Elijah has also had a huge leap in his speech and seems to be saying more and more daily and is much more willing to try new sounds and words. I look forward to him beginning regular speech sessions again along with pre-school.
Now onto pre-school....this year Elijah will be a junior. He is very excited to go back and can't wait to see Mrs. McAtee and his old friends from last year's class. I am so excited to see how he is going to do this year. Last year he took more of a backseat to the others and was very quiet but he has since developed a more confident personality and can communicate much better, so I think that he will really flourish this year.
It is truly amazing to me how much Carter and Elijah have grown. Brian and I continue to be so very proud of our boys and look forward watching them grow this year and every year after. Continue to check back on us for pictures and updates! Happy Fall everyone!
Carter and Joey...bus riding buddies.
I love this picture! Carter (and Elijah) is so lucky to have Nini, Mimi & Poppy and Nanny & Pappy.
Brian and I with all the boys.
Carter and the Torrisi family.
For those of you wondering...I did pretty well. I was able to hold myself together and cried only a few tears as the bus pulled away.
So long...see you later!
