... Millennials ...

Aaron's First Day of School

Today was Aaron's first day of kindergarten. I went upstairs to see if he was awake only to find he had hit the snooze button (during our practice last week, he hadn't done that at all). He said, "I just needed a little more sleep. I stayed up last night, and so I needed more sleep," as he snuggled back into his blankets. (Yeah ... Welcome to the rest of your life kiddo...)

We laid there talking and I told him that his backpack wouldn't be here for a few days, so I had packed his things in my DotA2 backpack. I told him I was going to share it with him so that he could have a backpack to use - one that his folder could fit inside. He said, "really? You would do that, for me?" Of course Aaron!

We took him to the bus and then I drove to meet him at school, panicking the whole way because there was crazy traffic and zero parking - but I met up with him not long after he'd gotten off the bus, thank goodness. We arrived to his classroom and he got straight to work writing his name per the activity sheet on his desk. When it was time for me to leave, I told him I was heading out and he said "okay, love you" and went back to his work. Usually, he shuts down around big groups of people, and fights the concept of me leaving him, so I expected a breakdown or show of defiance, but he was super confident and comfortable there. His teacher did one-on-one meetings with each student the week before, and Aaron has been begging to go to school for over a year ... both were enough to conquer and seize the day!

I brought his lunch box a little bit later, since we both forgotten it, and found him sitting on the rug, behaving as he should.

I assumed I will be a blubbering mess, since I cry at everything, but I wasn't - even now, I have yet to cry. I'm just excited for him to learn new things, make new friends, and I know that this new adventure will be really good for him.

 

Desk work

Fresh off the bus! Audrey wore her backpack too! Aaron raced to me for a hug and declared, without me asking, "Mama! My first day at school was AWESOME!" thank heavens!

***addition from waiting at the bus stop for Aaron the second day as well***

Adelynn was so excited to see Aaron.

"MAMA! I did AWESOME! IT was the best day of my life! Want to hear about it?!"

Yes kiddo, I want to hear about this day, and every day after!

 

The Yearly PP!

... oh come on. stop thinking about "pp" like that - you know I mean the annual Precoa Picnic!

 

 The historical cycle continues as we had to, once again, pry Audrey off of the horses. Seriously, someone get this girl a pony! 

 Or an alpaca - she's rather fond of those too...

 

... and then there's the goats. Now, not only did she take a liking to them, but one goat in particular took an exceptionally strong liking to her! That goat was intent on checking out her skirt - and following her ...

 

 ... and following her ...

 okay goat, that's enough!

Aaron was pretty jealous, so he got all up in that goat's face and finally had the goat lick his shirt. He was pretty ecstatic. 

  

Dances and Ninja Moves

Ooooooooooooooooooooooooookay, Audrey's hips ... Half-way through this video kills me! She's better than I am, and I have a degree in dance! Watch how she showers her adoring fans with kisses at the end, haha!

 Aaron's moves crack me up ... Where did these kids come from?!

The Epic Race

Eric worked from home today so we decided to walk to the park around dinner time. if you haven't heard already, I freaking LOVE that we live within safe walking distance to a fabulous park .

When it came time to head home, Audrey got tired of riding her scooter and Adelynn, obviously, didn't last long on it either.

 

There was only one option. A hero must rise to get that scooter home. And thus, I took it upon myself to ride. Of course, then Aaron started the trash talk about how he's faster than I and, unfortunately, he's pretty correct (something I did tell him before I agreed to his race).
His statement at the end is hysterical to me! 

Don't worry, Bud, I will win for you! 

A Best Friend's Wedding

Tyler Brady and Allyson Burke.

Eric and Tyler work together and Tyler is one of Eric's best friends.

I love that they combined their bachelor/bachelorette parties in the beginning for paintball. I'd never gone before and I'd like to say I did a pretty great job! I was the sniper/scout. I parked it in an area where it'd be difficult for others to flank me, called out the locations of the other teams' shooters, and provide cover fire. I even took out several people in the many rounds we played. So awesome - let's go again, k?

Then came karaoke with the girls. 

We were honored to be among the few friends invited to the sealing ceremony. It was beautiful and I cried through the entire thing - I'm so happy for them! Mallory from Studio C is one of Ally's best friends. It was fun to meet her and hear all sorts of stories about Al!

 

Congratulations! 

Happy Birthday to the Most Amazing Husband and Father!

Be still my heart ... and play some DotA 2