So, I was planning to write some funny story about how I was able to play a joke on someone...or something...but today was quite a day of firsts...for not just me...and no jokes here today! I registered Ethan for Kindergarten today....and I cried. I know public school is fine...my parents placed my sister and I in private school and I that's what I know. We were pushed and challenged at every corner! I know it's such a benefit to at least give them 2 years if possible to get that jump start on learning and reading and everything else that goes along with school, but around us now...private school for kindergarten is about $7,000.00!!! UUUMMMM, we can't afford it...end of story! So, not being an option, but trying to give our kids the best we can, I work with them at home...and I know Ethan and Lexi both are very smart kids and will do well, but it still pulls at the heart strings so much to send him out into the world such a young, innocent little kids! I am just so grateful for the gospel and that Chris and I can teach him right from wrong and allow him to see how choices effect people's lives! Anyway, public school it is...and all will be fine, I know...and I wrote that I wanted him to be challenged. The registration lady told me not to worry and that he would be challenged if that's what we wanted! So, I was reassured although I was such mixed emotions!
Then this afternoon, when Chris came home, I was telling him that we needed to raise Ethan's training wheels and begin the process of riding a bike. I was so tired so I took a nap with Lexi. I woke up to "Hey mom, I did it...Watch me!" So, outside I went onto the driveway, and here is Ethan....only 4 still (5 on the 25th of this month), riding a bike!!!! I was so happy...I cried again! Ethan was so proud of himself and had on his knee pads just in case he fell. Chris took him down to the tennis courts in our development to practice and said that he fell only a few times....before he got the hang of it! He was so proud of himself! I was so proud of him! He kept telling me his process of getting on...it was so hilarious to listen to his thinking and reasoning behind getting balanced and pedalling! I loved listening to him!
Tonight was young womens....and Ethan was telling some girls...
E: Hey Valerie, you wanna know what I did today?
V: sure!
E: I was a little nervous and sweaty but I put on my helmet and knee pads and my dad helped me the first few times and then I rode my bike all by myself. Then he told her all about having one foot down to balance and the pedal up with the other foot up and how he balanced with the down foot and pushed with the up foot and up pedal...and then he was off! It was so cute to listen to him put it in his own words!!! What a big boy he is getting to be!
Alexis has now been dry 4 out of 5 nights and naps....hopefully this is going somewhere...I really hope so...She can...she's just lazy about getting up and going to the bathroom. She'll tell me..."Mom, I already went potty last night...I don't need to do it again!" What a girl!!!
What a day for all of us!
7 comments:
Great Work Ethan!
Thanks for sharing these moments with us. Chris called me and we talked as Ethan was first doing it. Nice job Ethan.
Oh, the joys of hormones! Weeping is so in when your pregnant!
Valerie told me about that! She had the biggest smile on her face recounting his words! He clearly had great instruction as to how to not fall, what good parents Ethan has!!
Way to go Ethan! I totally understand the whole going to school thing. I have cried several times, just thinking about it. They will be fine, I know that, but I hate handing my little girl over to someone else, where I have no control. Scary, but that is where faith comes in, as Brent reminds me. We will be registering soon, I will be a mess.
I think Hunter is perfect! Oh, and by the way, I know I spelled "your" wrong in my previous comment. I didn't catch it in time to fix it though, I felt really dumb!!!! I still think you're amazing, a real trooper! You'll get caught up on rest in just a little while, I hope!:) Hey, I want to ask you something. Give me a call soon. I can't remember if I have your new numbers. I'll check, but if you haven't heard from me, give me a call! See ya!
Call me, I want to talk to you about the Dogwood Festival (in Charlottesville) and fun things to do here!
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