End of the Schoolyear

Preschool came and went. And just like that, it's summertime! Spring is one of my favorite times of year, and this year was no exception. We got in on all the end of the year action and can now relax (ha!), explore, and play all summer long!

Rhett's teacher sent this picture of him presenting the globe he made to the class. I'm dying at the hand expressions--it's just so Rhett!

Field Day! Soaking their brave teacher with cups of water

First day of Pre-K vs the last day. Look how much this boy has grown this year!

Ice cream on the last day of school!

Pre-K graduation was a little traumatic for Rhett. He didn't want to sing in front of everyone, and once I finally got him to stand with his class, this was as good as it got. 

 With his awesome teacher, Ms Lisa. And look at those child-size caps and gowns!

 We took a family trip to Elitch's on Andre's days off between jobs. Rhett was a solo rider on the swings and loved it. 

 He ended up riding one of the kids rides with a girl he didn't know and they became best friends. They ran around the park holding hands and going on all the rides together. 

Bike rides and runs around the park! Rhett showed off some serious skills at the skate park. 

 Tessa being cute. I'm loving our afternoons in the backyard. 

Rhett's (and my) favorite new quiet time activity: audio book devices from the library. He's just like Dad, blue headphones and all. It's so funny to hear him cracking up to himself as he listens to Judy Moody

Valentine's Day 2018

Each year, my love of Valentine's Day grows. It used to be a nice day for Andre and I, but now it's grown to include our kids. Chocolates, flowers, and hot dates? Sign me up! We keep things pretty simple around here, but I'm learning even simple things can make my kids (and me) so happy.

 Heart-shaped pancakes for breakfast. Turns out Tessa is a pancake fiend--she would have eaten them all day if I hadn't cut her off.

 Rhett's preschool party was chaotic and hilarious. He would hold up every Valentine after he got it and show it to me across the room before yelling "Thank you!" to whoever gave it to him.

 I'm also lumping this in. A few days after Valentine's Rhett had the day off school so we checked out the library pass to get into the Denver Firefighters Museum. It's in the oldest fire station downtown and was super cool. Not too big, but lots of fun things to see.

Rhett was in firefighter heaven!

first day of preschool

I spent a lot of time thinking about preschool for Rhett and trying to justify it. After all, he just turned 3, he has years of school ahead of him, it's expensive, etc. But I knew preschool would be so good for Rhett--he is smart and curious and social and loves adults in authority who aren't his parents. He needed preschool. I didn't want to spend $1,000 or drive all over town, but we lucked out with the cutest church preschool 2 minutes from our house with great teachers and small class sizes. I was sold!

I even got to take Rhett school supplies shopping, which was a dream come true for me. To no surprise, he loved it--it's in his genes.

We drive past the school almost every day, and Rhett has been announcing it as his school for months. After the open house last week, he asked every day if he could go to school that day. Well, baby boy, the big day arrived!

Yep, I went all in with a new school outfit and pictures. I'm that mom. 

Rhett was a total champ. He walked in, hung up his backpack, and found his name apple all on his own. This kid is meant for preschool. And at the end of the morning, he and his teacher only had glowing things to say about the day.

So bring on show and tell, spotlight posters, and school art shows! Crazy that Rhett is in school, but we are so excited for this next phase!