back to school…

We how have a brand spankin’ new kindergardener!!!

My Kindergardner

We walked him to his school this morning. The playground was packed with kids and parents. It was so packed that the kids couldn’t even really play and meet up with their friends. We got there at 8:45 so the teachers were already out there looking for their kids. Our class finally got together and we all marched to the building and into the classroom.

The first thing in order was finding their name in their cubbies. Then they had to go find their name on the table where they will be sitting.

His Table (number 2)

Not a problem for Diego. He knew one kid from his table since he was in the other pre-k class from last year. Otherwise, the other four kids were new to him.

I have to confess: I did cry. The funny thing is that I didn’t even feel like crying at all. It happened when his teacher said it was time for the parents to go home. Diego got up from his chair and gave us a big hug. That is when I lost it. I am such a sap. :P

When I picked him up from afterschool care, he was very happy. He seemed to have had a great day. He was full of information and easily shared. Unlike last year which it felt like pulling teeth for him to tell us. I hope that continues for the rest of the year.

And as for Mia, she started crying when we all left. I felt so bad for her. She is going to miss her big brother for sure.

And Another One

To see more of his morning, click on the bulletin board:Look WHOOO's in Kindergarten

25 days…

Until the first day of school! I still can’t believe Diego is going to kindergarden. It is what it is. *sigh*

We have pretty much bought all the school supplies from the list (just missing a pack of dry erase markers). We just need Clorox wipes, hand sanitizer, tissues and paper towels.

I have ordered his uniforms and just waiting for them do be delivered. Not a big fan of him wearing a uniform to school but it does same me time and money on buying any other types of clothes. He has to mostly wear a white shirt and navy blue pants/shorts. What bums me out is that I can’t really buy him too much regular clothes. Oh well!

I think we are ready for kindergarden and I think Diego is too. Bring it!

he’s FIVE…

He is 43 inches tall (grew three inches in one year) and weighs 42 pounds. He is right in the middle of the curve. Eric is convinced that he is going to be short. I think he will be fine. He got one shot and one finger prick which he did fine.

As of yesterday, he had been introduced to Silly Banz, the regular Legos and the Leaptser2. He got so much stuff for his birthday, it looked like Christmas in our house.

And I wanted to add that he got a haircut. The shortest it has ever been. Not sure if I like it though but he still looks very handsome. :)

So know I have an official five year old going to kindergarden in the fall. How time flies!!!

He's FIVE

Happy birthday Diego!!! I love you!

5th birthday party…

Diego had his fifth birthday party today. This year’s theme was a Pirate Party.

He had a blast! He had 21 friends over. Let me tell ya, it was crazy! No matter though because everyone seemed to have a great time.

We got Captain Jack Sparrow to make an appearance:
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We had pinata:
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We had cake and friends:
Cake & Friends

Eric made this really cool mast and put it in front of the house:
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A huge and strong storm passed thru right before the party started. Thankfully, it was really short and then the sun came out. It ended up being a fantastic day. We didn’t expect anything less. :)

one pm…

That is how long Diego lasted on his first day of summer break before telling my aunt he was bored. :P She had to call me because Diego was asking her he wanted to watch TV. She did not want to turn it on without my permission. He had already done his worksheets that we left him. He was tired of reading. He was tired of playing with his toys. So I said yes to the tv for an hour and he was fine.

I can’t wait for his summer camps start so he can start doing something. He is so used to being busy from 8:30 until 5:30. Poor kid. I am sure it will get better. *keeping my fingers crossed*

Diego Graduated…

From Pre-K!!! I can’t believe it has been 9 months since he started Pre-K and now he is moving on to KINDERGARDEN. He had so much fun. We love Mrs. Brown. She rocks room 105.

Today, Diego’s class did their end of the year celebration. They did a play “The Very Busy Spider” and the kids moving on to kinder were presented with certificates.

The play was super-duper adorable!!! There were 10 kids moving to kinder so they had all the speaking parts. The rest of the class were the band.

I really need to upload the video of the play but it’s about 20 min long. Diego was the owl. He “flew” into the area while hooting at the same time. He said his first line, sang the Itsy Bitsy Spider (although, he says it Ipsy Bipsy Spider) and then he said his last line. I got all teary eyed. I was so proud of him. *sigh*

Ipsy Bipsty Spider

The kids did really, really well. Mrs. Brown narrated the story and cued the kids. I was very, very impressed. Even the insect band was so cute and adorable.

Once the play was over, the future Kindergardeners went outside the room to get ready. They had made graduation caps which is what they were wearing when they came back into the room. Mrs. Brown made a speech and then presented everyone with their certificates. It was just really, really sweet.

In Thought

Once the presentation was over, we headed to the cafe and had some food. All the kids had so much fun. What a wonderful way to end the school year.

If you want to see the rest of the pictures, just click on the sun. Enjoy!


It's Always Sunny in Room 105

A Star Is Born…

Diego had his first theater experience and he enjoyed it. The Pre-K classrooms at his school had a musical: Goldilocks and the Three Bears. He was the Papa Bear and his line was “Who has been sitting and wiggling in my great big chair?” He was just so adorable! He was very determined to say his line just right and he did.

Papa Bear

There were three classrooms participating and just the kids who are going to kindergarden had the speaking parts. And to be fair, there were three kids for each line in the play.

I think I see a future movie star. :)

Pre-K Pictures Part 2…

Well it turns out that they take spring school pictures in the spring. Heh, go figure? :) They don’t use these one in the yearbook or class picture so they are more for fun. He looks so cute. He even kept his glasses on. (I did tell him he can take them off if he wanted to but he didn’t.)

Pre-K Spring Pictures

So I will probably order wallets or something. The pictures are too cute to pass. They sure know how to sucker parents. :P