Caleb 1st grade/Lexie Pre-K

This week has been busy for the Young Family. It was the first week of school for both kids, Caleb's birthday, and Greg and my 9th anniversary. Caleb started first grade with reluctance again. He has never been the greatest fan of school. The teacher seems nice, but Caleb still came home upset about going back to school the first few days. One night he even requested going to another school which just broke my heart. Though he had a rough few weeks at the beginning of last year too, so I'm hoping he becomes acclimated quickly. After talking to the teacher to ensure nothing concerning happening, I encouraged Caleb to give it a few more weeks try. He has been getting Satisfactory on behavior at school which is equivalent to green color. I told Caleb I was proud of Satisfactory but he should always strive for Excellent. He looked at me in despair and said "do you know how hard it is to be that good all day long?" LOL! I love my boy. Mean while Lexie was so excited to start Pre-K this year, she hardly slept before the first day. Such opposite of Caleb. We started her a year early to keep her with her same friends, but I think she'll do great. She loves her teachers, and is so cute in her little uniforms they are required to wear. These last few months Lex has become so much more outgoing and social. She is very talkative and always has an opinion. Though she has become a little more bossy lately. One day she had asked for a popsicle after dinner. I had left the table early to take a shower and she came in with hands on her hips and said "You can't just do your thing until you get my popsicle." And when Caleb gets mad at Lex for something, she tells him "I'm only 3 and a half Bubba". As if that is the only explanation for her behavior that is needed.

Caleb's Skylander Birthday Party! Turning 7

Caleb picked Skylander Giants as his birthday party theme this year. Miss Kristen made his cake again this year and it was awesome. Caleb picked Laser Quest as the for his party venue, and he had lots of friend come to help him celebrate. During the games I wore the heavy laser tag vest, while Lex got to shoot the enemy. We had lots of fun with all the parents and friends who played. Afterward Caleb opened lots of wonderful presents from everyone. We sent everyone home with a "Skylander Element Pack" with lots of fun goodies that the kids helped me make. Another successful party down.