Nanny's Little Boy Growing Up Too Fast......

 

I remember the day you were born little dude J From that very moment you were like my ownJ I watched you grow, all too fast, you were one, two and then all of the Sudden you were 4 and starting your very first day of Pre-K . I never dreamed I’d have the privilege of helping you on this journey, but feel so very blessed that I can.

                    



 

                                                      
We signed him up and we  went for his testing ……

The teacher was super nice and let him play with her toys…. Of course he picked animals, his favorite!

The teacher was so very impressed with how smart and polite he was; of course I wasn’t shocked at all ;)
    Then the wait was on…. I’ll bet he asked me twenty times that very day, “Has my teacher called, huh, has she?”  Wouldn’t you know the day she called to say he was accepted, Jaiden was taking his much needed nap. I was so tempted to wake him up,,,,,,,, then I thought a bit LOL and decided against it! I couldn’t wait for him to wake up so I could give him his long awaited information! I invisioned the oh happy day moment a bit differently than he took the news ……. Watch the video of his reaction to what I thought would be the happiest day of his life (so far LOL……………)

 

 

 

 

 REALLY???? I think maybe I was more excited than he was! He was happy but when he figured out that the phone call he’d been waiting on only meant that he would have to wait even longer he was a little disappointed.

Monday (August 20) was our little parent meeting (no children allowed) although there were many children there and I wished that I had broken the rules just a bit so he could’ve met some of his classmates. HE couldn’t wait to hear all about it but again, he was disappointed to find out that it only meant he’d have to wait yet again;) Except this time we had a definite day!! August 23, 2012!! We had lots to prepare for before then so we got straight to it!! We made the round of phone calls telling everyone the good news and decided to take a shopping trip for book sac, uniforms, and a few fun things that come along with being a big preschooler ;) So off we went, Grandma, Nanny, And JaidenJ

 

Store #1 looked like it would be a blessing, or so I thought…… We walked in and saw a huge isle of uniforms and better than that they were alllll on sale!!!!!!  We looked for a bit and came to the conclusion that someone took EVERY sz 5 uniform and hid them from us! So we looked for a book sac …………

 

 

It took some time but I think we have a winner!!!! I couldn’t be happier with his choice! A washed denim Jansport, and just his size!! With a little persuasion (help) from Grandma, Jaiden agreed that this was most definitely the perfect one for him! Now if we could just find some uniforms and some shoes we could get home!!!

 

 

Store #2 was a complete bust so we decided to try the dreaded Wal Mart ……….. AGAIN A COMPLETE BUST…… After a long evening shopping, while Baba (Rusty) was at home with FIVE kiddos, we decided to call it a night and tackle ONE more store the next day ….. (The one I should’ve went to in the first place) After a restful much needed sleep we headed out to what Nanny is calling the most amazing store in the world……. Sacs Western Store!!!!!! BINGO BANGO WE HAVE A WINNER!! We grabbed the uniforms and a beautiful school bow for my Gracie and headed for the door….. But not before visiting their little room full of bunnies, hamsters’   and birds!! The kids thought they were at the petting zoo!!

Now we were all ready for his first day of school. Thursday morning felt like it would never come for Jaiden. He also didn’t know that we were planning for his mom to come to see him off on his first day;)

 

Finally it was WEDNESDAY NIGHT!! A “good luck” phone call from MiMi and Aunt Anna, and then there was just one more sleep until the big day! So he falls to sleep with butterflies in his belly and even more in mine…….. His mom was nearly off of work and had planned to sleep at my house so Jaiden could wake up to her being there (he didn’t know this;)!  I just felt like I was forgetting something …. The morning went off without a hitch…. He was completely shocked when he woke up and there were 7 people waiting for him to start his big day all gathered in his room J He only saw one person though…….. His mommyJ it took him a minute to wipe his eyes and then he jumped out of bed and threw his arms around her……. Happy boy, that’s all that mattered to me in that moment…..

 

My first attempt at a morning interview was a complete fail lol only because he was still recuperating to all these people being in his face so early in the morningJ  He agreed to try again a little later! We planned to help him get dressed for the day but he wasn’t having all that……. He was a big boy and only wanted our help when he had tried several times all by himself;)

 

So he was ready right……. Everything had been done that needed to be done…. Even the pics had been taken……

   

 

 

 

 

............... UH OHHHHHHHH there was one more thing……… “Nanny……Mommy …….. Are yall going to leave me there??????? “ My heart sank…… his big brown eyes looked up at me and I’m telling you I almost put him back in the car and headed for homeL

  I tried to reassure him that Nannie ALWAYS comes back but even a talk with mommy didn’t seem to help….. We were walking down the hall and spotted his teacherJ perfect timing. He waved really big and we were, again, on our way!!!

 More sad eyes and a few happy looks,

 hugs and kisses and he was on his way J As much as he wanted to cry he just wouldn’t….. Sometimes I think he’s just too brave…… I mean I was fighting back tears for sure…. His baby brother didn’t quite understand and was pretty upset at the fact we were leaving his “ brothie” there….. My long day started and his mom and I were able to catch a glimpse of him while playing at recess since I live across the street from the playground area at schoolJ I thought we would cry again, but this time we were happy because he looked like he was having the best day ever….. Skipping and jumping;) Come on 2:45 …………



                                                                FINALLY IT’S HERE YALL!!!!! 

  So, here I sit in the car rider line waiting to hear all about his day and keep everyone informed ;) I’m waiting patiently to see his big smile…. No worries though…. Reece and Grace said they would keep their eyes peeled for him during the dayJ 

 

HIS BIG SMILE!!!!! I SEE IT!!!! IT’S GETTING CLOSER! Reece and Grace are helping him to his spot Rustin is in the back seat snapping some shots of him……..

 

 

 

 I start videoing for the “video” and it starts out soooooooo great UNTIL……….. Screammmmmmmmm REALLY????? Check out this video………

I mean REALLY????????? My poor poor baby.....

After we made it home he was able to calm down and remember how much fun he had!! I was excited to hear about his day but wanted him to be able to play a bit more before the final interview;)
BaBa came home and asked Jaiden how his first day went.......  Jaiden's reply was " I had a great day BaBa until I smashed my little finger in the door;("

                        So finally it's interview time!!!!! What we've all been waiting for lol !!

 

I have enjoyed this expierience so very much:) I'm hoping all of his days of preschool  will be filled with as much happiness as his first( minus the "little finger" being smashed of course)