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Our family
August 2009

Caden's First day

Caden started his first day of first grade two and a half weeks ago! He was up and ready early, which was perfect cause of course I had to take pictures of everything! Trey, Micheal and I took Caden to school where we walked him into his classroom and got him set up. I asked if he was okay if I left. He looked at me with a bit of fear in his eyes but gave me a smile, waved and said goodbye mom! I got the hint - no kisses :) We walked out, I turned at looked at him and my heart skipped a beat. I was willingly deserting my oldest son with strangers for the next 6 and a half hours! He was so cool and mature about things, I decided I better act that way too so I just waved goodbye and we drove away.
When Caden came home, Trey ran to him, gave him a hug and told Caden that he missed him! My boys make me so happy sometimes! Caden then informed me that this is his favorite school, even compared to playing at preschool! WOW! Not the reaction I expected! For those of you who don't know Caden very well, he is wired to be outside 24/7. I think he was really suppose to be born in the 1800's when all they did was work the field and minimal schooling. He can 'mow' the lawn with his Dad or Grandpa's, sweep, rake, weed, etc ALL DAY and never complain. (he once told his Poppa that he likes mowing the lawn more than going swimming!) On the other hand, you sit him down for homework and you'd think his world was coming to an end before we've even started. SO I am VERY grateful that he still loves school! He is making new friends, likes his teacher, reading so well and already learning much Spanish. I am 'muy' PROUD of my big guy.