Question of the Day #totallyrandom

Henry got out of bed tonight to stall for a while - he told me he had to go pee.  So, as I'm helping him navigate the commode (he's barely three) he asks me, "have you ever gone pee in a trash barrel?"  I reply honestly, "probably".  He confirms, "I have too".  I'll be questioning mama about that one, but for now it looks as though the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.  The good news is, after a quick spot check it appears as though the trash barrels in question are not in our home.

Big Boy Now

So now that he is 3 years old, Henry has rightfully taken offense to being called a baby and will correct anyone who attempts to call him even little guy because as he says, "I a big boy now". 

And it is amazing that he is such a big boy with a big boy personality - slower to socialize than his big sis, but not far behind.  He certainly loves his mama and his "banky", but he truly enjoys the company of friends and being in the mix. 

We dropped him off at pre-school today and it was tough for mama, daddy and Henry - all that independence is a lot for everyone to handle.  The Nugget told him "I hope you have a good day a pre-school" as she boarded her kindergarten bus for only the 4th time - so sweet and we know that they will be missing each other's company throughout the day.

As expected, Henry rocked the backpack and was excited to meet new friends, but once the moment of truth came and we had to walk away he cried his big boy eyes out.  "No, I don't want you to leave" and "I have one more hug" are phrases that break your heart but we know he will settle in and hopefully be begging to go back to school after he gets into the routine.  A big milestone for him and for mama - she now has 3 hours/day on Tuesday and Thursday to herself - whatever will she do?!

Marginal Way

A beautiful morning walk and visit to the small beach front on Marginal Way that is only accessible at low tide.  No family photo or even a shot with both kids because the Bomber is too stubborn at 3  yo to cooperate.  That didn't stop the Nugget from striking a pose.

First Day of School

It was a big day do the Nugget as she got on the bus and headed to kindergarten for the first time.  There has been some hesitation and anxiety, most of which has been curbed due to a few visits to the classroom prior to school starting but she has never ridden the bus.

She woke up in the middle of the night and we were concerned that she wasn't going to get enough sleep prior to the big day.  I went back into her room at 3:51 am to ask the Nugget why she wasnt sleeping. She said "sometimes I get so excited that I just can't go to sleep". She asked me to cuddle and of course I couldn't refuse - I rubbed her back until she fell asleep and  I stayed and slept in the bed until 7:20. 

The morning showed us the best side of Liana.  After getting dressed she wanted to draw a picture for her new teacher, whom she met the week before.  She wrote "I love Mrs. Rego" and hen she used her colored pencils to draw trees, sky, flowers and a heart.  She then proceeded to rock the huge backpack out to the bus stop and gave hugs and made sneaker stomps (because they light up) to anyone and everyone.

After just being introduced to a new kindergardener that just moved to the neighborhood this week Liana took her by the hand as the bus arrived and walked her onto the bus.  This was no surprise as she has demonstrated a sensitivity and innate ability to emotionally connect with people of all ages in a way that is well beyond her years.  

She had a great day and was so disappointed at bedtime when I told her that she only had one more day of school before the weekend, claiming "it's not fair that they would do it that way".

I was definitely emotional watching her board the bus.  She is my baby girl and she made me puff up with pride with the way she has handled difficult circumstances over the past 6 months.  I know how dealing with them going forward until they are resolved will be challenging but if anyone can conquer, it will be the (not so) little Nugget.