Jakey's First Day of School!

Jakey started preschool! Boohoo said Mom! He handled it like a champ. Walked right into his classroom and sat down to play with blocks. Sat and stared at the 3 kids absolutely losing it by the door and just continued about his business. As it was approaching time for us to leave, I leaned down and gave him a kiss and said bye. With his little puppy dog eyes he said, "mommy, please don't go." I nearly broke down into tears, picked him up and took him home. Sebastian motioned for Alyssa and I to walk out and so we did. He stayed a few minutes longer as we watched from the window. Sebastian left and Jake remained with the toys. No tears, crying or a fit. WHAT?!?!!? Ive been preparing myself since we signed him up for tears. Nope! Way to go buddy! We watched him paint from the window and finally left. I felt my eyes were full of tears, but managed to pull myself together thanks to Alyssa telling me not to cry. Thanks, baby! The entire time Jake was at school I was wondering what he was doing, did he start crying, was he pushing kids, would the school call me to pick him up if he lost it? We went to pick him up a little early so we could watch him through the window. He was sitting in circle time listening very quietly, just paying attention. He looked like he was having a good time and most importantly, no tears! When the teacher opened the door and let us in, Jake's eyes met mine and he lost it! Poor little guy. Must have felt like the longest morning in history. He walked over to me in tears. We were so happy to see each other. ha ha!

A very successful day at school followed by another great day on Wednesday. He seems to like the kids, especially the little blond girl he insists on referring to as "baby"..... I didn't share the cars with "baby", I want to take a nap at school with "baby"..... oh, okay then! Geez this kid...

Standing outside of school on his first day

Playing with the pegs when he first walked into class

This picture was taken through the window after we left class. Painting away!

This is the sad little face we saw when we picked him up

The kids wear these little name tags on their backs the first few weeks of school

Alyssa started soccer practice on Tuesday. Can't believe it's soccer season again. She's ready to play. She's excited to be playing with Coach Aron (this will be Alyssa and Isa's (Aron's daughter) 4th soccer season together), Sebastian is helping Coach Aron and I will be Team Mom this year. A family affair. ha ha! Looking forward to the games which start in September.

Coach Aron and Sebastian

We finally took the toybox out, just not to the desert. We headed to the strand on Saturday for a full day at the beach. The kids had a blast getting there so early and spending the entire day there. I have to say I think the adults had a great time too. I would totally do it again and the kids are really hoping we do.

Mady, Isa, Jakey and Alyssa

We could have just taken Sebastian's truck, Jake was quite content sitting in the back

The girls had a blast looking for shells. They walked up and down the beach looking for shells and sand dollars. They each came home with half a bucket full of shells.

I love Alyssa's new haircut. She had 5 inches cut off just in time for the new school year.

Jakey is ALL boy. He's rough, aggressive, stubborn, and a daredevil. I found him climbing on the outside of the staircase the other day and this morning this is what we saw......



Yes, he's standing on the top of the couch to look out the window. I know this is only the beginning. Sebastian keeps telling me one day he's going to want to jump off the roof into the pool. At this rate, I wouldn't be the least bit surprised.