Khloe's 1st Week Back to Pre-K & Dance

We decided (towards the end of the summer) that Khloe needed to go back to Pre-K this year. Not because of intelligence by any means... the little girl is extremely smart and is testing on a 1st grade level (able to read words and small sentences, knows all her letters and words they begin with, counting to 100, spell her full name and write it, knows her address/city/state, knows her birthday and year, counting simple addition (all her 1s, 2s and 3s), etc.).  The decision to have her repeat Pre-K was based on her size alone... she is absolutely so petite. All of her friends hover over her and are at least 6"+ taller than her. Everyone thinks she is 3 or 4 years old. Since she has a summer birthday and her birthday fell just a few weeks before the Kindergarten cut-off date, it was best to let her grow a little more. Plus, her speech isn't entirely where we would like it to be at this point (keeping in mind she just had surgery last Fall to correct her cleft condition). The worst that can happen is that she goes on to start Kindergarten next year and they decide to have her skip a grade or two. But, hey, at least she will have grown a little more by then. Ha!

Khloe was so excited to be going back in to Miss Suzie/Miss Debbie's Pre-K class, again. this year. She truly loves them and loves her classroom! It is by far the best Pre-K and we are blessed to get to be part of this school environment for another year. Yay Khloe!

Here is Khloe on her first day back to Pre-K...

Khloe is beyond thrilled to be dancing, again, this year! She is our little dancer... and it really is her favorite passtime... besides playing with her new pony, Champ. Khloe goes to the best dance school in our state (in my opinion) and she has the best dance teachers... whom she loves and they love her, too. It's one big family.

Khloe was back in action this week at dance. She took the summer off, to unwind and not have any obligations or be on a schedule. But, now she is ready to be back in the routine of things...  and back on her own routine. She started back at Ballet/Tap and Hip Hop/Jazz dance this year. This is her 3rd year of Ballet/Tap and her 2nd year of Hip Hop/Jazz. She loves them equally!

Here she is back in dance mode:

I absolutely love this age... They are so much fun and everything is so innocent! Here's to a fantastic year in PreK and Dance, Khloe girl!! We love you!

Peyton's 1st Day Back to HS

We have high hopes and big dreams for our son, Peyton! He has such a big heart and shows it everywhere he goes. He has gotten compliments (almost daily) since he was a toddler on his manners and kindness. When he was little, bitty he would help elderly with their groceries or hold doors for people... always proclaiming his good manners, too, with "thank you" and "please." He has always been the kid who asks me to stop to spare some change to a homeless person or simply show a smile to others (especially if they are having a bad day). He always tells his parents that he loves them and is always concerned with our well-being (making sure I'm not driving with my phone in my hand or speeding). Just a downright GOOD kid... and I am so very proud of him! I cannot put into words all the joy he has brought to my life and I am so thankful to God for him! I'm not sure where all the time has gone, but it won't be long and he will be out in this big (crazy) world on his own... and I have the comfort of knowing that he will be just fine. He is a smart kid... with loads of common sense and good morals.

With that said, today was Peyton's 1st day back to High School... a BIG Sophomore this year! What?!! No way! But, he is... (sniff, sniff) Here's to a wonderful school year this year, Son... and do me a favor - QUIT growing! Ha!

Now, keep your head in the books... and not on the girls this year... and you will prove to have a successful year! We love you, Son!