1st Day as a Kindergartener!

Dawson is officially a Kindergartener now! I am so impressed at how well he did today and how he didn't even cry. I am so thankful we chose to put him into preschool because I really think that helped him prepare for this day. He has a wonderful teacher named Mrs. Morrow who has been so amazing already and the year has only just begun!! I am truly touched by all the special and unique treats she makes and sends home to show how much she loves these children.

Daddy's New Toy

We have been enjoying our new golfcart everyday! It has been very nice riding around in the evenings on all the trails in our woods. The kids absolutely love it and Madalynn learned the word "golfcart" immediately! ;)

This is our last weekend before school starts for me and Dawson, so we are trying to enjoy every minute! We went and saw Toy Story 3 today and of course it was a tear jerker like everyone has told me. I did pretty well considering all of my emotions lately. It definitely made me think about all the toys I used to play with, and how life flys by too quickly. I just had to keep blocking out the thoughts of Dawson going away to college (like Andy in the movie). Had I not done that, then I would have lost it and been a blubbering mess!

Back to School!

These days it seems like there aren't enough hours in the day for me to get everything done, but I am used to that. Getting back into the groove is always hard but once I meet my students and start, I will be fine. That part I am not worried about......it's the other part of now being a school mom! Can I just say YIKES!!!!!!!!!! I have had the hardest time and been so emotional at the thought of my little boy starting his very first year of school. I mean I have been watching old home movies and looking at baby pictures, and the tears just keep coming...I really need to stop because really I am just torturing myself. No, but seriously, I know Dawson has to grow up and I am very proud of him. He will be such a great student, and he has an amazing teacher. Daddy and I have decided to make tomorrow a "Dawson Day", and we are going to eat at his favorite restaurant (those of you who know him know it's the "OG"). Then it's off to see Toy Story 3. I have already packed the tissue in my purse because I hear it is a tear jerker. I know I know!! That's the exact opposite of what I need right now, but that's what little man wants to see. I do ask for your prayers and hope that I won't be a complete mess the first day for Dawson and for my new 3rd grade students. Pray I can be strong and contain the tears. :(