1st Day of School - WHAT??!!!!

Well, the day finally came.  Today we dropped Kaelan off at his first day of real school.  I can't believe I'm old enough to have a kid in Kindergarten and I can't believe my baby is old enough to be that kindergartener.  There are a million feelings - I'm anxious, excited, happy, sad, but I think most of all proud of my little buddy.  He's gonna love school and do really well I just know it!  He has 22 kids in his class at Simpsonville Elementary School and 2 teachers, Mrs. Ritter and Ms. McCreary (the assistant).  One seems to be more of the no nonsense but kind type and one more of the warm-n-fuzzy, nurturing type.  Kaelan needs both of these personalities so I'm hoping he'll have a fabulous year of Kindergarten and continue his lifelong love of learning!!!

Good Morning! Can't wait for school!!

On our way there

Such a happy boy!!! "Just let me go into my room already!"

This was the 2 of them during the Back to School Open House Monday night.  :)

 Although the most important part of this day was Kaelan beginning school, I wanted to include some other great pics and memories of our very special, oldest "baby". 

All About Kaelan!

Mike and I both have memories of playing in the rain as kids.  Kaelan thought we were crazy but I finally coaxed him into going outside to see how much fun it can be.  I couldn't, however, break Max away from watching Little Einsteins to play with his brother.  K enjoyed it but bored quickly since he was out there by himself. 

Love this video!

Kealan has always loved the water but his swimming has improved tremendously this summer.  He can swim independently even when he can't touch.  He's not completely independent yet and isn't allowed to play in the deep end.  However, it's SO wonderful to know that he knows exactly what to do if he gets in "over his head"...haha!  ;)

Kaelan the rock star

"Look out Grandpa!"

 

Waiting for Daddy to take off his training wheels. 

It was a short first attempt at learning to ride his bike but a step in the right direction.

His 1st ever fish - thanks Grandpa!!!! (more to come on this in a later post)

 Kaelan uses my iPad during his "quiet time" each day. He plays learning games or uses art apps. Here are a few of my favorite "pieces."


A shepard

Some water scenes

Jack-O-Lantern



My personal fave - it's a picture of him with goggles on and it reads, "Time to go to the pool."  I'm a very proud mom! :)

And let's face it, it wouldn't be Kaelan without a picture of a pirate

Kaelan's last day of school (Pre-K) back in May.  They had a big picnic with family invited, water fun, and games.  Daddy went with K since it was the day after Blake was born and we were still in the hospital.  Thanks Kathy for the great pics!!!

 

Baseball - I may have already posted some of these back in the spring but can't remember and wanted to show them all together.  Kaelan had a great season and learned so much.  He learned to hit pitches thrown overhand and rarely had to use the T, especially towards the end of the season.  He was pretty good at field and threw to 1st base well, but we definitely need to work on his urgency when running the bases.  He runs but laughs the whole way and it slows him down.  He started to pick up some speed by the last few games so we know he'll be ready to go next spring.

He's GREAT at keeping his eye on the ball



Thanks to another parent for these next few fabulous shots!