I’m doing things a bit differently today. I’m taking a vacation day. For several reasons. Big Bro’s daycare is closed today, and my dad is in town. My dad booked a flight out here when I was having troubles a week or so ago. I obviously appreciate that and also the time we get to spend together with Big Bro. It is a special weekend because Monday is Big Bro’s first day of Kindergarten, and it is Red’s first day of pre-school.
Red's last day at home daycare
So I’ll keep my note brief since I am on vacation after all. We spent this morning waiting for Pop-Pop to arrive – he showed up while Big Bro and I were outside waiting. After lots of hugs, kisses, tickling, and giggling, we:
- went to lunch at a diner and sat at the counter
- got haircuts (for mommy and Big Bro).
- Big Bro reconnecting with Pop-Pop
Handsome boy, almost a "kindergartener"
- got some ice-cream
Big Bro with chocolate goodness
- went to Big Bro’s new school to look at the classrooms. We found his room with his chair and his folder, crayons, and name tag. It was so exciting. It was great having Pop-Pop there.
Checking out Big Bro's new school
Now we are resting, getting ready for a ferry ride to see Hubby – all of us are going to go on the ferry – four kids, me, and Pop-Pop. His relationship with our kids is so natural and playful. He talks to them like they’re people. He actually has conversations with them. Yes, he teases them too. But there are always laughs, and hugs, and tickles when he is around. Our kids light up when they hear that Pop-Pop is coming. Months can pass by since we live across coasts, but it doesn’t matter. As soon as he’s here the kids light up and it’s like the relationships have not skipped a beat. It’s really cute to watch – not at all forced or contrived. It’s all very, very natural with him.
So I’m going to sign off now since I’m on vacation. Have a great weekend everyone. Wish me luck on Monday morning with my eldest in Kindergarten and Red in pre-school. I think they are both ready but I may not be!!!! 🙂 Monday will be a big day of changes for us as a family. I’m looking forward to all the new beginnings.
Til Monday –
– Mama K
Mama In Motion™ 
Enjoy your dad and I hope you have an awesome weekend! My “baby” starts kindergarten on Monday too. I’ll have all 4 kids at the same school for one year. I’m hoping that I can hold it together until they all get on the bus (their idea-not mine)!