Well, school is in full swing now. This is Ezra's third week (first grade) and Asa's first full week (kindergarten). The first two weeks he only went three days total for phase-in. Asa LOVES school. The first two weeks were hard because he wanted to go every day. Ezra seems to be getting into the routine and enjoying it more. I really like both of their teachers. Asa got the teacher that he liked best so I was glad for him. He also has one of his good friends, Aidan, who lives down the street and goes to church with us in his class. Aidan's mom and I worked out a carpool plan for afternoon pick-ups so now I don't have to go to the school every afternoon and wait in line, which is super nice.
Joseph took some pictures of the boys on Asa's first day. They look so grown-up in their uniforms. One cool thing is Asa loves to tell me about his day and what they did and what he liked best. Ezra has never really liked me asking questions about what goes on at school and volunteers very little information. But Asa telling me about his day sparks Ezra to remember things he did so then I get them both talking.
So far I have enjoyed the time with just the two little ones. I have walked some with them, gone to Rembrandts after walking the bridge for muffins and tea, grocery shopped and hung around the house. Marlow gets really excited when I tell her it is time to go get the boys. Unlike Asa who doesn't know what to do with himself when Ezra is away, she plays well by herself.... but not so well with Eliot. She tends to just tell him "No!" a lot and take toys away from him. She was nice to him today though and let him sit in the wagon with her for the walk to Bible Study. She enjoyed handing him animal crackers on the ride over. She really likes feeding him and always wants to feed him his yogurt or whatever he is eating. Thankfully he isn't too opinionated yet and doesn't mind who feeds him just as long as he gets the food.
Well, school is in full swing now. This is Ezra's third week (first grade) and Asa's first full week (kindergarten). The first two weeks he only went three days total for phase-in. Asa LOVES school. The first two weeks were hard because he wanted to go every day. Ezra seems to be getting into the routine and enjoying it more. I really like both of their teachers. Asa got the teacher that he liked best so I was glad for him. He also has one of his good friends, Aidan, who lives down the street and goes to church with us in his class. Aidan's mom and I worked out a carpool plan for afternoon pick-ups so now I don't have to go to the school every afternoon and wait in line, which is super nice.
Joseph took some pictures of the boys on Asa's first day. They look so grown-up in their uniforms. One cool thing is Asa loves to tell me about his day and what they did and what he liked best. Ezra has never really liked me asking questions about what goes on at school and volunteers very little information. But Asa telling me about his day sparks Ezra to remember things he did so then I get them both talking.
So far I have enjoyed the time with just the two little ones. I have walked some with them, gone to Rembrandts after walking the bridge for muffins and tea, grocery shopped and hung around the house. Marlow gets really excited when I tell her it is time to go get the boys. Unlike Asa who doesn't know what to do with himself when Ezra is away, she plays well by herself.... but not so well with Eliot. She tends to just tell him "No!" a lot and take toys away from him. She was nice to him today though and let him sit in the wagon with her for the walk to Bible Study. She enjoyed handing him animal crackers on the ride over. She really likes feeding him and always wants to feed him his yogurt or whatever he is eating. Thankfully he isn't too opinionated yet and doesn't mind who feeds him just as long as he gets the food.
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You can tell by looking at Asa's face how much he loves school. Nice to know he talks about it and spurs Ezra to remember things to talk about.
Is that Asa's teacher in the top picture?
This is a sweet post Amy! Your boys are so handsome in their uniforms. Where are they in school? Im curious since my little fam is planning to move back to Chatt and school is a big priority!
Mary -- This is not his teacher, this was still during phase-in so they were still determining how to divide the kids up....and the look on his face must have been from the anticipation since he had not actually been to school yet when the photo was taken :)
KatieK -- The go to Battle Academy. It is downtown. We have liked it a lot. It is also nice that several other families from our neighborhood and church have kids there. There is also talk of turn Calvin Donaldson into a Magnet school with a focus on the environment. When are you guys planning on moving? It will be nice to see you around town more, and maybe in the 'hood?
It was so cool to see you all the other night after school meetings.
Battle has been a great place for Emma and it's been fun to see it become a great school for your boys as well as for Aiden and Lucy.
Though Emma misses a few of her friends from kindergarden last year she's beside herself that she and Ezra share a class now.
Here's to a good year and more post PTA playground adventures.
I can't believe the boys are in real school already. It sounds like all of you are enjoying the adventure. You both are doing a great job with your sweet family. I love each of you. Nanna
Oh, well, Asa's face did look happy; I'm glad he wasn't dissappointed.
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