Pre-K Graduation

On 23 May, my baby graduated Pre-K at Children's Friend. He was so excited. Buck seemed ambivalent. I was an emotional mess. I thought I would lose it when they all walked into the room for their performance but I pulled myself together. Then I thought I would lose it when he was called up to receive his "diploma" but I didn't. And then the DVD came on. It started with each of their baby pictures that we had sent in a month or so ago compared with a pic taken at Pre-K one day. It wasn't so much the pictures but the music that played during it. It started with Billy Dean's "Let Them Be Little." Now I tear up at this song every time I hear it but when it's coupled with a baby picture of your Pre-K graduate plus some pregnancy hormones, it's a recipe for an emotional breakdown. I'm not talking tearing up or sniffles, I'm talking I would've been embarrassed if I cared what the other people thought. Once I started, I couldn't stop and it just got worse from there - totally blaming that on the hormones. Let's put it this way...the director brought me a box of tissues and one of the mothers asked me if I was ok. I was laughing through it which, I'm sure, made it even more curious for those around me that don't know me. Bucky did great during the performance and had a great time eating with his friends after it. We didn't rush him since this will be the last time he sees most of them and we were one of the last to leave. Almost immediately, the dreaded questions started - "When do I start Kindergarten? I'm ready to go now." If my kiddo only knew how hard it was for me to not start bawling again...

Gift made for his teacher (thanks Pinterest!)

My version of another Pinterest idea

So excited

At the school

My little flower :)

Had one like this last year so had to post this one too :)

Getting his "diploma"

His wonderful teachers

Riding his tricycle when we got home

Riding his new scooter in the sprinklers

Popsicles for Pops

On 27 April, Bucky's PreK had a day for dads. All dads, grandfathers, uncles, or whoever were invited for Popsicles for Pops. Although there were only about 4 dads who were able to make it, my hubs made it and that's all that really mattered to our kiddo. He ended up being surrogate dad for a lot of the kids because he was playing with all of them. I was not there but the teachers were kind enough to put some pictures on my jump drive for me. He told me how exhausted he was when he got back home so I kindly asked him to remember this feeling when he gets home at the end of the day and I kinda stare right through him ;).

Enjoying a Popsicle

Finding a Bug

Playing Soccer

Playing "Noodle Army"

Farm Animal Day

On 13 April, Bucky's Pre-K class had Farm Animal Day where a local farm brought several animals and taught the kiddos about them.  Bucky actually sat still and paid attention throughout most of the discussions...future vet maybe??  Actually he just loves learning new things! The kiddos were allowed to pet the animals after the talks and Bucky was willing to pet all but the rooster because of the "claws" and beak. Overall he had a great time with the animals. 

Learning about a baby goat

"Oatmeal"

Listening intently

Petting the hen

Looking at a duck's teeth

Bucky's Easter Egg Hunt

Today was the egg hunt and party at Bucky's school. I helped "hide" the eggs before the kiddos came out to find them. We ran out of places since there was a tote full of eggs so a lot of them were easily seen.

Once the kids were lined up, they were all so excited. Bucky knew I hid the eggs and the first thing he said was "Thanks mom!" Such a sweet kiddo.

And they're off...

Full basket of eggs

Volunteering to give some eggs to a little girl who was not able to participate because she was sick.

After hunt party and goodies...

Opening up the goodies at home.

So thrilled with his stash :)

I'm Trying

I am going to give a really good effort this year to blog daily. It may only contain one or two words that happened to pop into my head but it is what it is. I missed the first few days so owe an additional one after this to "catch up" but after that, I'll keep up...that's my New Year's promise. (and we all know how much people stick to those). I still have some previous events to blog about but just don't feel like it tonight.

Today started off ok but rapidly went down, up, down. It was a normal school day so I took Bucky to school this morning, which was not quite as cold as it was yesterday AM. I got a call about 1100 telling me that my kiddo had just thrown up "all over" the bathroom. I said, "I'll be there in a few", hung up my phone, grabbed my keys and went to get him. He looked pitiful. It was obvious that this was not a random event. When I got him home, I took his temp, a whopping 101.6, gave him some tylenol and let him watch cartoons on the couch. He fell asleep and woke up feeling better. He even ate a little. I didn't give him any more Tylenol since he was acting like himself. During his nap, my purse arrived...oh, did I forget to mention that I left it in Florida when we were visiting over the holidays?? Of all the things I could have forgotten, I forgot my purse...but my wonderful parents FedEx'd it to me and I got it today. I felt lost without it.

When we sat down for dinner, Bucky was starting to act tired and sickly again. He didn't eat much at all and barely ate the ice cream his daddy got for him so we knew something was not right. I took his temp again...now at 103.6. More tylenol and a warm bath while he was screaming. He just didn't feel good. After the bath, his temp was still around 103 but he went right to bed. I have been periodically checking his temp and it seems to be slowly going down but we have the alarm set for his next dose of meds. Poor little guy...

Venetucci Farms

On Oct 3, Bucky's KKP class went to Venetucci Farms to pick a pumpkin again. After picking up and putting back several pumpkins, he finally decided on a smaller one. Then the class went to look at all the animals on the farm, including the world's biggest pig again. Bucky was tired most of the trip so he wasn't too into it but that's ok...he made it through anyway.

Splash Park

Bucky's KKP class had a field trip to the Splash Park on the 6th of September. I was only able to stay for about 20 minutes of it but I did get some pictures. Jackie, one of the other boy's mom, took some more for me after I left. He had a great time!

Anxiously awaiting the opening

Playing at the Splash Park

Playing at the park beside the Splash Park

I let him roll down the hill on the way to the car

Bucky's First Day at KKP

New haircut + new shoes + new backpack = First Day of KKP :)

Bucky was very excited to go back to school and we were both very excited for him! He really enjoyed this school last year so I am quite confident that he will enjoy it this year too. Even though Buck had to explain that he has a new room and new teacher, he just takes everything in stride. He's such a wonderful little boy who is very rapidly becoming a wonderful big boy and young man.