Back to School Night

What a long day today! I had tons of meetings all day at work and then rushed home to meet Cailean and the boys and head to Kingswood for Back to School Night. Ian looked very proud showing us all around. He was excited to show us the Gym, the Media Center (where the book fair was located this week) and even where you are allowed to sit and where they stand in line! We had pizza in the cafeteria and he showed us where he sits during lunch. The PTA was selling Kingswood shirts, so we jumped on that and he chose a red one. We headed into the Gym for introductions of teachers and a short PTA meeting, then headed to a Kindergarten room to hear lots of good stuff from the three Kindergarten teachers. Ian and Gavin were outstanding!!! We've already met some great people through the PTA and I know this is a great fit for Ian and for us. Ian hasn't even been in school a month yet and the Gym teacher knows Ian's name and a few other "specials" teachers. It just has that small town feel to it. For the last week or so, Ian keeps talking about Luke in his class. I was able to meet Luke on Monday at the Book Fair. According to Ian, they've talked about getting together at a park. But, they have been trying to get the two moms to meet. hahahahahaha Tonight, in the PTA meeting, Ian whispers that Luke's mom's name is Jessica. Okay, that helps. hahahaha Well...on our way out tonight, Jessica actually noticed Ian and we connected! It turns out that Luke has a younger brother who is less than 2 weeks younger than Gavin! So, how cool is that? And yes...we're getting together at the park this weekend. Maybe this will help Ian with getting excited about going to school???? Oh and also, Luke lives near us! So, we've got a few playdates to schedule with two other kids as well who go to Ian's school and are in Kindergarten. Fun times!

Gavin had a great day at school this morning and brought home more projects. He is very proud of his horse that he made! He is also really into singing...sings the alphabet song a lot! He, too, is meeting more friends! As one of the class parents, I've organized a playgroup for this Monday morning at a local park. So, that will be fun! I don't know all the kids or the parents and Gavin is establishing his own group of friends.

Between Kingswood, Gavin's Pre-School class, Soccer, Sunday School and old neighbors...we've got a great group of families around us! I told Cailean tonight that I have become the event planner for some of these groups! We love it. :)

We're heading into the weekend...another busy one. Soccer game, Bug Fest and Sophia's birthday party are all on the agenda for Saturday. Church, Sunday School, meeting up with Ian's friend at the park and dinner with mom, Mimi and Pop-pop on Sunday!

I'll post pictures this weekend!