On November 29th, Ryan started in the 2-year-old room at Calvary Lutheran Early Education Center, which is just 2 blocks from our house. It was an adjustment to go from the small home day care he was at before to a room full of kids his age, toys galore and a new routine but he did pretty well. He loves playing with his classmates and his favorite toy is the playhouse in the room. He has also taken to wearing his coat all day as it's become a security object for him so he looks a little goofy but if it makes him feel more at ease, so be it. It's amazing to see that just after a handful of days with other kids his age, he's already become more verbal. He's talking more, putting words together more often and is very interested in counting. He of course got a runny nose and the crud after being around so many new kids, but so far we've been able to fend off a fever or serious infection.
This past weekend, Todd's sister Ali was in town from San Antonio for an early Christmas celebration and to help Todd celebrate his birthday. We had a good time together and Ryan loved getting to see his Aunt Ali. When she tried to sit down, he'd grab her hand, say "up," and lead her to their next activity. Unfortunatley, Ryan gave his "crud" to Aunt Ali over the weekend and now Todd is under the weather as well.
with Aunt Ali at Christmas #1
playing with some of his first Christmas toys
his first day of preschool; we told Callie to sit so he did, too
playing at Grant and Kristen's house in Lawrence; he repeatedlyasked to be lifted up to the goal so he could make a basket
and by repeatedly, I mean after the first 50 times,
I'd kick the ball away to give my back a rest
while he excitedly ran after it and brought it back
What a big boy going to big-boy preschool! That's such a great environment for him... we're starting Jax two days a week in the spring. I'm gonna need the break when baby girl gets here!
ReplyDeleteSo cute that he won't take his coat off. One of these days he'll get hot and never look back.