A story of a friend and boyfriend

I'm going to recount a story that Sarah told Tom and I Friday night on the way home from the airport.

Background - Friday when I went to daycare to pick up Sarah and her friend, H, stopped me and said "Sarah's Mom, Sarah doesn't like me anymore, she wouldn't talk to me on the bus today." Of course I say to H, "Honey, I'm sure that's not true, I'll talk to Sarah tonight." Meanwhile, as we are walking out, Sarah runs over to a cute boy and gives him a big hug. So as we are walking out I asked Sarah who the boy is, her reply, "He's J, my boyfriend and he's in the first grade." "Oh really", I reply. "What about E?" I asked and Sarah replied "He's my 2nd boyfriend." Sarah and H have been friends for almost 3 years and E has been Sarah's boyfriend for 2 years. So now you understand my surprise of new boyfriend J.

So we are driving home and I ask Sarah about what happened with H on the school bus and why she wasn't talking to her. In the most serious grown-up voice, Sarah replies, "H is trying to break me and my boyfriend J up. She got upset because I wouldn't sit by her on the bus and she's just jealous." OMG - Tom and I just look at each other, how is this conversation occurring now - she's only 5. Of course Tom and I discussed further with Sarah the importance of friends and how important it is to maintain friends while having boyfriends.

I mean really, I thought I had a few more years before this type of conversation would occur. But once we got home and put Sarah to bed, we had a good laugh. At least there weren't tears, at least not yet.

We didn't do much today, just went to visit Tom's parents and then things around the house. Getting ready for another week of school.

Daddy's Home

Tom made it home last night. Sarah was so excited to see him, at the airport she ran into his arms. It's so nice to have him home. We both missed him.

I attended Parent's Orientation Thursday night at Sarah's school. Only 4 parents were there, I was surprised but maybe we are the only ones with children attending school for the first time. Sarah's teacher has been teaching for 10 years so she has plenty of experience. She told me Sarah is a talker and has difficulty listening, not surprised but she did say that is typical at this age. She has stated that homework will start week after next and there will be a packet of material to be completed and turned in every Friday.

Sarah is having a Daugher Daddy Day. Tom took her to taekwondo and now they are out swimming. She reminded Tom this morning that it was just to be the two of them today. I guess she missed her daddy more than I realized.


I forgot to take the camera to the airport last night. I took a picture of the surprise that Tom brought back for Sarah. She had to sleep with it and today she has taken it with her in the car.

I'll post tomorrow about the conversation on the way home from the airport about Sarah's new boyfriend. Tom and I couldn't believe what Sarah was saying - she's only 5. More tomorrow.

Just the Girls

Tom is out of town so it's just us girls. Sarah was a big help today - we were out the door this morning right on time. Sarah actually got up before I even went into her room - I hope this continues.

One thing is for sure, with Tom out of town, I definitely appreciate him more. Sometimes it's good to get a reality check, I tend to take Tom for granted. I'm missing him and so is Sarah. He got her little gifts and hidthem in the house, he calls Sarah each evening and gives her a clue as to where they are. He is such a good Daddy and husband.

Tomorrow is parent orientation at school. My Mom is coming over and staying with Sarah while I go and see what her teacher has to say. It's probably way too soon to for Ms. Miller to really know Sarah and her abilities. Can't wait to see what she says.

Another successful day

Well we made it through day two. Sarah, once again, jumped right out of bed this morning. She proceeded to get ready and we walked out the door on time and not one of us was frustrated - this is a major big deal. Mornings don't usually go so smoothly. Tomorrow will be the true test since I'm going back to work and Tom is out of town. Fingers crossed that it goes well.

Sarah told me that she's really not learning this week, the teacher told the class that this week was about figuring out how things in the classroom work. I wasn't quick on my feet and didn't think about turning that moment in to a "learning moment". I should have said something smart like - "well Sarah isn't figuring things out in a classroom a type of learning - you have to learn how things work."

Last night, just before Sarah was going to bed, she told Tom and I that she was born to be beautiful. She said it so seriously. I hope that she will be beautiful inside and out. We are struggling right now with pride. Sarah's favorite saying seems to be "I know". Anytime we say something or try to show her something, she immediately replies "I know". We are trying to teach her that it's okay to ask for help and that always saying I know will lead to her being thought of as a "know it all" which isn't always a good thing. This is an area of ongoing prayer for me.

Sarah had taekwondo tonight. Below is a picture of her in her yellow belt, kicking the bag.

First day of Kindergarten

Our beautiful girl was so excited this morning that she jumped right out of bed, we usually have to drag her out. She was on her best behavior, I actually received a "yes ma'am" without prompting. She also helped get her breakfast ready.

Traffic was horrible this morning, guess it's always like that on the first day. Sarah held her Daddy's hand as we walked up to the school but as soon as we were close to the front door of the school she let go of his hand. She is so independent. Her Daddy was beaming all the way to her class and after we left, he is such a "proud papa".

I sat in the parking lot after school to watch Sarah get on the bus, just wanted to make sure she would be okay. I felt like a stalker, haha. We'll we made it through the first day.

Day Before

I've decided to start a blog as a way to capture memories for Sarah as she begins to embark on her school life. Tomorrow is a big day - the first day of kindergarten. Sarah is so excited and can't wait, she's been counting down the days that she gets to go to the "big school". School supplies have been purchased, along with new clothes. She was able to meet her teacher, Mrs. Miller, on Friday. I have a feeling she is going to be too excited to sleep tonight.

I, on the other hand, am not as excited but that's not really true. I am excited for her but sad that my baby is growing up, way too fast. I wish I could be with her the whole day, just to watch how she enacts with others. I did take the next two days off of work, I wanted to drop her off at school and then watch her get on the bus for after school care. She's going to the same day care that she's been in since she was two but I just want to make sure she gets on the bus. Hope they don't think I'm stalking as I'm sitting in the bus parking lot watching.

I'll be taking lots of pictures and will post some tomorrow.