19 more years to go

Nolan made it through his first year of preschool!  I figure he has about 19 more years to go until he's a successful, independent adult. 
2 more years preschool
K-12 (13 years)
4 years college

Woodinville Country Dayschool 3's & 4's class

Beginning of Year:

End of Year:

He didn't tell me much about school.  Usually said "I don't know" when I would ask him about his day.  When I'd ask him if he had a good day he often said "no."   He is a funny guy.  I think he likes to act grumpy when he really isn't. I have lots of pictures from the teacher's showing him having fun at school.

He didn't mention other kids much.  I think he still did a lot of parallel play this year but will hopefully develop some friendships next year.  He mentioned "Ruthanne" a few times so I think they were kind of friends.  He told me he "threw Elle Mae into a garbage can" one day.  But the teacher took this nice picture of them so I think they might be friends.  Although he insisted he had no friends at school.

It's exciting to see Nolan growing up.  I love that he is in school and is getting to do his "own" things that are separate from his brother.  I know it makes him happy when Keaton is jealous of something he got to do at school!

Smiley

Back in February I posted about how Nolan never smiles in pictures and hates having his picture taken.  It's changed, at least for now, and he's all smiles!  He sure has a great smile!!

The Emperor's New Clothes

Keaton has been going to drama club after school and they've been practicing the play, The Emperor's New Clothes.  Keaton was a guard.  They practiced once a week for about 6 weeks before the big performance.  There were kids from all grades in the play.  I was very impressed with how well they all did.  Keaton did a great job with his lines at first and then stopped talking for some reason for the rest of the play.  There was another guard so it wasn't a big deal.

It's Magic

Keaton's school had a magic show on a Friday night that we went to.  I wasn't really looking forward to it since I'm so skeptical of magic tricks that I don't really enjoy them but thought the kids would have fun. 
This guy was fantastic!  He was really great with the kids and they loved it.  The best part was he picked Keaton for one of his tricks.  Keaton did a great job and a bunch of his friends and his teacher were there to see it.
There was a snake in a box that Keaton was suppose to fight.  So he made Keaton a helmet and a sword.  Then he made a big deal of him walking towards the box.  He really hyped it up about how scary the snake was going to be and I thought it might freak out Keaton but it didn't.  When Keaton opened the box a huge snake popped out and luckily Keaton started laughing (instead of crying).  I got it all on video tape.  It was great!

How well do my kids know me...

The kids and TJ were super sweet on Mother's day.  Especially Keaton (sorry Nolan...).  We treated it like most days since that's what I preferred since I always have mixed feelings about the day since my mom isn't here.

Both the kids filled out one of these forms at school and I love to see what they say.  Some is true and some I have no idea how they came up with their answer!

Nolan:
Red isn't my favorite color but I do like it.
Macaroni and Cheese isn't my favorite food (but is his right now).
I like picnics but rarely have them so this was really an odd answer for him to think of.
My job is DEFINITELY not to "pick up my toys".

Keaton:
Purple is my favorite color!  I think I tell them they look good in red a lot so that's why they think it's my favorite.
Chinese food is not my favorite.  This was a really weird answer since we never eat Chinese food.  Keaton has never eaten it.
 My dream vacation would not be to Alaska.  Again, I have no idea why he thought this.
He is right that "mom likes when I don't say bad words!" 

These things are awesome!  I hope they keep doing them for years and years so I can see how the answers change.

Under Age Drinking

Keaton's friend Max celebrated his 6th birthday in a bar!  Somehow all these kids were able to sneak in without getting carded.

It was a bar that had mini golf and was open to all ages during the day.  I brought Nolan with me to give TJ some time to himself.  Nolan with a golf club in a small space is extremely dangerous and not safe at all (imagine what it would be like if he was drinking)!

I had to be right next to him at all times since that club was getting swung everywhere.  All the kids had a great time and it was a very unique place for a kids party.

Happy

I took these pictures one morning while we were waiting for Keaton's bus.  They look so happy.  That's all!!