The Starting of School Tradition

Growing up my family always had a tradition at the beginning of a new school year. One person would sit in the "special" chair and everybody would think of a memory they had from the year of school that person was going into. Then they would give a piece of advice. After everybody did this, they would get a Father's blessing. Then a candy bar card or a cake or something super awesome.

Kyler went first. Most advice was be nice, go poop in the toilet, meet friends, listen to your teachers, etc. Ryan gave him a nice blessing (of which I don't really remember anything that was said - on my behalf, it was like 4 days ago so I'm justified in not remembering). Kyler's candy bar card said:

Kyler - Don't be a "sour patch kid" be a "starburst" instead. Don't "rolo"ver on your friends. Continue to smile and bring "almond joy" to the "milky way" Oops, we mean Elementary. Love Mom and Dad.

Taegen went next. Most of his advice was be nice, don't pick your nose, meet friends, listen to your teachers, etc. Ryan gave him a nice blessing (of which I don't really remember anything that was said - on my behalf, it was like 4 days ago so I'm justified in not remembering). (I feel like I just wrote this paragraph somewhere...de ja vu?)Taegen's candy bar card said:

Taegen - A summer full of "swedish fish" +ing and now back to school.Don't pick your nose with your "butterfinger" or everyone will "snicker" at you. If you get shot with a "Musket.teers" will flow down your cheek, but your still our "starburst". Love Mom and Dad.

What can I say. Ryan and I think we are pretty funny. Poor Strider didn't get anything...I didn't even think of getting him a sympathy candy bar, but no worries...the boys shared.

First day of School

Don't be fooled by the smile on Taeg's face. He has been ecstatic to start school. All the neighborhood kids have been in school and he asks me 30 times a day if they are home yet. He was more than ready to start. We got to school around 12:25 and met the teachers. He didn't know any kids and it was new teachers. He was playing with dinosaurs and I asked if he wanted to introduce Kyler to his teachers. He said no. I said ok, we'll go home. He gave me a kiss and said bye. As we're walking out. He runs over and says he wants to show Kyler to his teachers. So we did. Then it all went down hill. He had a death grip on my arm with both of his hands. Tears were flowing...I mean, flowing down his face. Around 12:40 all the other parents had left and they were getting ready to start. We went to the carpet and sat next to Taegen. If I moved an inch away from him he would gasp and pull me back. Finally around 12:50, I really HAD to go because Kyler's bus was coming soon. The aide helped me pry his arms off of me and he was SCREAMING and KICKING. Literally, SCREAMING AND KICKING as I left with the teacher holding him on her lap so he couldn't chase me down. Poor kid. When I went to pick him up they told me he cried for a few minutes and then was fine. Taegen is extremely quiet around people he doesn't know. I am hoping he will make a few friends in his class. There are only a few boys but lots of girls. He told me that he wanted to go to school today...so keep your fingers crossed that it's a tear free, kick free, scream free drop-off.

I am such a mean mom for leaving my baby so upset but...come on kid, I have another one to get on the bus. :) :) Love you Taegs.