Baby Steps & Birthday Parties

John Michael starting taking some steps on Tuesday and has taken 3 or 4 steps several times since then. He then gets excited and either sits down or loses his balance. He is very proud of himself though with a great big smile across his face. He is a very busy little guy already and walking will probably only increase his rate of activity. I told someone the other day that either I have forgotten this stage with Samuel, or Samuel was not this active, or I am just too old now to keep up with him. He keeps us on our toes! Samuels' 8th birthday party is tonight at the movie theatre with the premier of "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" animated movie. Several of his buddies will be there for the movie and cake afterwards. He is so excited! I'm sure Mrs. Sparks will have a rough time keeping his attention at school today.

First Day of School for TWO Boys

Yes, Samuel AND John Michael started school this week. I don't know which one loved it more. Monday was John Michael's first day at Imagination Station, a new preschool here in town that just opened on Monday. I am SO impressed so far. The facilities are wonderful, bright, shiney, and new! The directors are very experienced and very professional. His teachers are loving and patient. He goes Monday, Wednesday, and Friday until 1:30ish. He gets to experience a music & art room, a puppet room, indoor & outdoor play grounds, and a Bible lesson everyday. Monday, the director said he just had a ball! Of the eight kids in his class, he was the only one that didn't cry at all! Some cried from the time they got there. He only fussed when I picked him up off a new toy to leave. I'm glad he loves it! Samuel started at the bright, shiney, and new Northport Elementary school yesterday. He is BMOC (big man on campus) with 2nd graders being the eldest at the new school. He loves the second grade hall and his classroom which are both all decked out in a sports theme. He informed me yesterday afternoon that he was a little nervous about a new school but about halfway through the day he was used to his new teacher and had the new school all figured out so "he was good" to put it in his words. I'm glad they both love their learning environments. They are both really cool and made me want to either go back to kindergarten or teach! Good luck to all our kids who went back to school this week! It's going to be a great year!