School is starting on Monday! This week has flown by! Here is an overview of our week:
Monday morning Z was dropped off at our house to begin our week with him. He and I played, read, and watched a movie together while Ben was at work. After work, we took Z to the Aquatic Center for an hour or so.
Also this week, Z and I ran to the post office while Dad was at work. There had been one of those lovely pink "you have mail that wont fit in your box" notes lying on the table for a few days, and since it was for a certain "Z. Weybright" I felt it would be fun if he went to get the package. The lines were long and he was squirmy, but the second that package got in his hands, he was completely happy.
We opened it in the car to avoid 7 year old death caused by suspense. The receipt was from Grandpa Loren and when Z saw a tin of Pokemon cards he began almost breathlessly,
"WOW! Pokemon cards! Awesome! Grandpa is the best! Look, Leah, Arceus! He is the strongest ever! Grandpa is the greatest, isnt he?"
I of course agree. Evoking that much enthusiasm from a little guy really is what makes grandparents special. Thanks Grandpa Loren, for making Z's day very special.
Thursday morning, Z and I met his mother at QF Elementary for New Student orientation. For the first half, the School Counselor addressed the parents and discussed policy... during that time Z rolled his eyes plenty. Boredom is the worst possible form of torture. The second half of orientation, we were divided into groups and partnered with one of last year's QF 5th Graders. It seemed to be an honor for these 10 year olds, leading adults and children around, talking about the media room and introducing them to teachers.
Z's favorite part, I think, was his tall, skinny red locker. The concept of a locker is both exciting and new to him. He also noted that Mrs. Jones, his new teacher, seems very nice.
Monday morning will bring us to the end of summer and we will be forced back into routine... which I cannot say I am sad about. Just like Z finds comfort in consistency and stability, I think our family benefits from having a schedule too.
Monday morning Z was dropped off at our house to begin our week with him. He and I played, read, and watched a movie together while Ben was at work. After work, we took Z to the Aquatic Center for an hour or so.
Also this week, Z and I ran to the post office while Dad was at work. There had been one of those lovely pink "you have mail that wont fit in your box" notes lying on the table for a few days, and since it was for a certain "Z. Weybright" I felt it would be fun if he went to get the package. The lines were long and he was squirmy, but the second that package got in his hands, he was completely happy.
We opened it in the car to avoid 7 year old death caused by suspense. The receipt was from Grandpa Loren and when Z saw a tin of Pokemon cards he began almost breathlessly,
"WOW! Pokemon cards! Awesome! Grandpa is the best! Look, Leah, Arceus! He is the strongest ever! Grandpa is the greatest, isnt he?"
I of course agree. Evoking that much enthusiasm from a little guy really is what makes grandparents special. Thanks Grandpa Loren, for making Z's day very special.
Thursday morning, Z and I met his mother at QF Elementary for New Student orientation. For the first half, the School Counselor addressed the parents and discussed policy... during that time Z rolled his eyes plenty. Boredom is the worst possible form of torture. The second half of orientation, we were divided into groups and partnered with one of last year's QF 5th Graders. It seemed to be an honor for these 10 year olds, leading adults and children around, talking about the media room and introducing them to teachers.
Z's favorite part, I think, was his tall, skinny red locker. The concept of a locker is both exciting and new to him. He also noted that Mrs. Jones, his new teacher, seems very nice.
Monday morning will bring us to the end of summer and we will be forced back into routine... which I cannot say I am sad about. Just like Z finds comfort in consistency and stability, I think our family benefits from having a schedule too.
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