Monday, August 24, 2009

Kindergarten







So Ty is off in the big world now and I have to let go and trust that God will take care of my baby! This is a hard transition for every mom but I am trying to trust in a FAITHFUL God that He knows the plans He has for Ty and I need to step back and watch Him work. Tyler has been very excited for school to start (Until last night, ha ha!) so that has helped. The kindergarten teachers sent home a special packet of "Ready Confetti" for each of the kindergarteners. It has a sweet little poem about putting this confetti under your pillow the night before school and it will help you be rested and ready for your first day of school, etc..Really cute! So Ty usually loves this kind of stuff..so we put it under his pillow before bed. About an hour and 15 minutes later I hear him banging around upstairs. I go up to check and he is mad and throwing his confetti away. I ask what the problem is and I can tell he is on the verge of tears. He says " This stuff is stupid and I am not rested or ready for kindergarten!" I can tell it is more than that so I probe further......He says he is afraid and nervous and doesn't want to go to school and meet new friends. We talked for awhile and I let him cry. (Luckily I was able to hold my crying for later!) And he finally fell asleep 2 hours after I wanted him to : ) So I was feeling terrible and trying to think of a way to get us out of this kindergarten mess. Ha ha! Is it too late to home school? I miss my baby already!!!! We took him in this morning and as you can see he smiled for his pictures and perked up a little from last night...Tough little guy. When it was time for us to leave I could tell he was trying to be strong but he put his head down, I am not sure but he may have cried a little. I know in my heart he is fine though..he is smart and friendly and helpful and who could not love this kid!!! As for the home schooling...If this doesn't get easier I am looking into this quickly...ha ha!

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Big changes for a big boy!




So this next week is a big week in the Hembree household.....Ty starts school! To be honest, I thought I was going to be really sad. But Ty is so excited it is hard to be anything but excited for him! We meet his new teacher in 2 days and then he starts school on Monday. Another big thing is Ty starting soccer. He really wanted to do football but he is too young, BUMMER :) So we got his shin guards and ball and it should start in a couple weeks. I woke up at 7am this morning to a strange, velcro type noise. See pictures....I guess he is pretty excited about soccer too..LOL...Oh to be 5 again! Nice touch leaving the jammies on buddy!

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Catching Up

Six Flags for Jake's b-day
Incredible Pizza for Jake's b-day

Zoo with Nonnie and Papa






Outside last night eating Spiderman treats from the Ice Cream Man




So I have a couple cute pictures to catch you up on what we have been up to....Less than 2 weeks till Ty starts kindergarten and a month till Jake starts Moms Day Out. (My babies are getting BIG!) Jay just left for Tucson, AZ for the night to fix a plane and then he will be back. We are taking advantage of any water we can find while the pools are still open and before things get crazy with schools and sports stuff this fall. We miss our family still but are beginning to settle in and meet some friends. Keep praying in that area for us...it has been slow going! Can't think of anything funny that has happened...I will keep you updated though!