Gavin the Brave

Just a quick update. Yesterday morning I took Gavin in for the dreaded Kindergarten physical and of course, that came with 4 shots. The poor kid. He took the first two w/out crying. However, I could see his face getting red as he was fighting to hold back the tears. I reassured him it was ok to cry and let it out. Which he did immediately. We got the last two done in the other arm and he took a minute to settle down. I would be lying if I said I was a total rock. I did not cry but definitely had the tears welling up in my eyes. Anyway, that's it. He's done with shots until 6th grade and ready for the big 1st day of school in August at Westview. Today, he's talking like it was such an exciting thing that he had his shots yesterday. He's not afraid, though, to admit it did hurt and he cried. Man in Training . . . :o)

Seeds and a Roundup

Yesterday was such a downer day thanks to the on-going rain and cool temps. Not sure if spring has made it or not. Anyway, I picked up Gavin from a playdate, and he began asking me an interesting question. "Mom, what are we made of?" In which I proceeded to ask him more, wondering in which regard he meant. He said, "Before there were mommies, what were we made of?" I explained a little bit of how God made the 1st man and woman out of dirt. He then goes on asking about us. "What were we made out of?" I just went on to answer, "We're made out of seeds." Of course he was curious if they were like flower seeds and I answered, "yes." I then changed the subject. He's asked stuff like that before and I'm hoping I don't get that kind of question again for a LLOOONNNGGG time. Whew!

On another note, Brad and I took Gavin to his new school, Westview. They had a Kindergarten roundup in which new children coming in could see the classrooms and the teachers. It was very good, and he saw a couple of children he all ready knew there. It sure would be neat if they shared a classroom to make the transition easier. However, I know he'll have no trouble making friends. I cannot believe Gavin is old enough to attend Kindergarten. Anyway, it ended with ice cream served to all of the parents and kids. On the way home, I told Brad how strange it will be when he's there everyday. Then when Taten goes on to preschool, there will be no kids in the house for a short period of time. Might be harder than I thought. :o|.

Today the sun is shining and it's a little warmer. Hoping to get out and enjoy the day. Hope you all have a great weekend. :o)

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Hangin' out with Livy Jane

Last Saturday we had the opportunity to help Dan and Jennifer while they made their big move to Urbana. We watched Livy, going on the big 2 this month, and we all had a great time. Brad loaded up Taten and Livy in the bike trailer while Gavin rode his own 2-wheeler. The weather was great and of course, they all had a good time getting out some energy. After about 10 minutes Livy started to say "Out, out." Guess she got bored.
Later, though, she was ready to do it again. I hopped on my bike and rode with them all .





Gavin and Dad stopped long enough to pose for me.




Who couldn't love those faces?!