From what we understand, Kindergarten is still very much "AWESOME GOOD"!
For anyone who remembers the excitement of buying a lunch in the cafeteria, you'll appreciate this memorable story. Sweet little Joey was thrilled with this opportunity. You would think he was getting to pick out a cool new toy based on his enthusiasm. I will mention that he was a little bummed that he didn't have enough money to buy chips and a cookie. Sorry, son, your mom is a dietitian! Of all the food choices for the week, he bypassed the pizza and hamburgers to go straight for...chicken egg rolls. Chicken egg rolls? Seriously? No pizza? Obviously I have some work to do. Ha! I found it very amusing that he was quick to tell me that he had chosen white milk instead of chocolate because "I knew you wouldn't be comfortable with me getting chocolate." For a kid who loves chocolate speaking to a mom who also loves chocolate, this was both funny and a little rewarding...mostly funny though. We have chocolate milk from time to time, but I'm thankful that he understands it would likely cause him to bounce off the wall for the remainder of school. Good choice, Joey! He also reported that his friend eats his dessert first. What? No way! A kid who eats the sweet first? Joey was so proud to announce that he always saves his cookie for last even if that means he doesn't have a chance to eat it until after school. Oh my stars! I was shocked! I guess being a dietitian's child can go either way. Sadly, I think I would be the typical child drinking my chocolate milk while eating my cookie well before I even recognized that I had a sandwich available! We'll see if this "food police" attitude continues for the next few weeks.
He climbed into the car yesterday excited about a bracelet he made at school. Joey was able to name all the colored animals each bead represented. And then, he kindly explained that he asked his teacher if he could make it for his mommy. Although he was told "no", he went on to tell me "you can still keep it." With a secretive grin on his face, "I'll let you keep it forever, Mommy." What a sweet kiddo. And it makes me melt into a puddle just knowing my big boy still thinks about me when he's at school. Between this beaded bracelet and sharks tooth necklace from zoo camp, Joey enjoys accessorizing me. He takes good care of me!
And then on those rough, almost-late kind of mornings, he jumps out of the car and strolls down the sidewalk turning back to offer an innocent "I love you" (via sign language), a thumbs up, followed by a blown kiss and a giant imaginary hug. This kindergartener knows how to glaze over any difficult morning with his gentle spirit.
School lunch time with Joey
Hours of Fun
While Joey is off to school filling his brain, Samuel and I have many hours to entertain ourselves. And we're doing a pretty good job at it. Some of Samuel's favorite day time activities...
This kid could color all day long, especially if he gets to use markers!
Trying out the new scooter
Playing in Brother's bedroom...forbidden space.
Leisure lunch and story time with Mommy
Someone has to have all the fun during the day. Samuel is happy to oblige!
No comments:
Post a Comment