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Thursday, August 20, 2020

Crew's Corner: Kindergarten Take Two:

 


Our decision to hold Crew back was not a hard one for us. Honestly from the time he was born we realized he would always be on that weird cusp of the School Year, with an August Birthday he would always be the youngest in his class and we always just felt that holding him back a year would be a great decision. Last year we made the decision to not spend the money for him to do Junior Kindergarten at his Preschool {and looking back at how the year ended, I am SO incredibly thankful we didn't waist all that money when he wouldn't have even gotten a full school year}. So we opted to just go ahead and start him in Kindergarten {and mind you, he was still FOUR years old, again because of his birthday} and use it as a trial year for our guy. He had an awesome year... he loved School, loved his teachers, made so many friends, but as the School Year ended, I had a virtual meeting with his Teachers & Principal, and everyone agreed that holding him back would do him a world of good! He was the baby last year, he was so young, wasn't reading {because he had ZERO interest}, and was the class clown. Crew is as social as they come {just like his daddy}, and he didn't have a single issue when it came to his social skills, it was honestly all of his learning skills {the only way I can describe it is that he was very lazy & didn't apply himself}. We all felt he needed a little extra time to become more confident & we couldn't be happier with our decision!

So today, today was our big guys first day of Kindergarten again, and though we are starting the year with Virtual Learning {we are hoping they will be back to brick & mortar the beginning of October}  we whole heartedly know that this was the best decision for him!! We know he is going to do amazing things this year and he is truly going to shine bright! We are excited to watch him grow & learn and be the most confident little learner we know! 

You are going to move mountains little dude, keep being you!! 



Happy First Day of School!! 


Friday, August 14, 2020

Crew Benjamin: S I X

And just like that he's a whole year older... Two hand status... 
The big S I X!



Crew Benjamin,

The sweetest most handsome boy there ever was, Happy Birthday to you big guy!! What a year it has been, you started Kindergarten like normal, and everything shutdown by Spring Break and we have been home ever since. I can't remember the last time you got to play with a group of friends, or go to someone's house, but through it all you continue to show us that oh so sweet side that makes up YOU sweet boy! Though I know you miss normalcy, we have tried our hardest to give you guys the most perfect new normal as just a family. As much as you miss everyone, you tell us every day how you couldn't love it more, getting to spend every day with just us! That right there couldn't show people more who you really are... The most loving, sensitive, find joy in everything kind of person! We love you so much little dude. Watching you grow every year is truly our biggest treasure, because when you were Born and we heard the the NICU Doctors say "your son would have died had they let you go home", can't ever describe the emotions we felt. We can't thank God enough for helping heal your little body when he did, and to be able to see the incredible little guy you are growing to be! You are the biggest love and the biggest cuddler {and ask to snuggle 325 times a day}! Your heart is bigger than anyone I have ever met, you wear your heart & emotions on your sleeve {just like your mama}, and if you do something wrong or something to disappoint us, we truly watch your heart break as tears always fall from your face. You would never ever hurt anyone intentionally and always want everyone to be happy!  You are so clever & smart in your own way... You know the most random things but yet learning to read has been a difficult task, we know you will fully get there in your own time, and are here to help you every step of the way! School is looking a little different this year as we are starting the year out with Virtual Learning, but it hasn't phased you a bit, you said you are so excited to stay home with mommy, and that right there makes my heart so happy! You are going to do amazing things this year and we can't wait to watch! We love you so very much and are so proud of everything you accomplish! We couldn't be luckier to be your parents! 
Happiest Birthday Bubba!! 






*Milestones: He lost his first 4 teeth {with number 5 falling out any day now}
*Some of his favorite things: Riding his bike, riding his scooter, Golfing, playing with Legos, playing with his cars, trucks, trains, Swimming, Boat Days, acting like a ninja, running, torturing the cats, climbing on furniture, climbing trees, 



The Yearly Birthday Survey:
*What is your favorite Color? Red
*What do you want to be when you grow up? I want to be in the Navy
*What is your Favorite Animal? I love all cats, like kittens, cheetahs, lions
*What is your Favorite Food? Blueberries 
*What is your Favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Donuts because I only get them for special things! {I'm pretty sure they eat a donut maybe twice a year, so yeah its special!!}
*What is your Favorite thing to eat for Lunch? Pickles 
*What is your Favorite thing to eat for Dinner? Salad
*What is your Favorite Drink? Gatorade 
*Who is your Best Friend? Brooks & Brady and Ben & Blake
*What is your Favorite thing to play with? My truck & Jet Ski with the trailer {a new toy he got for his birthday}
*What is your Favorite Movie? SCOOB
*What is your Favorite TV Show? Spy Kids
*What is your Favorite Book? Still The Little Blue Truck
*What is your Favorite thing to do? relax {thats my boy!!}
*What is your Favorite thing to do as a Family? I love everything we do as a family, but I love going on the boat!
*What is your Favorite Holiday? Halloween & Thanksgiving 
*What is your Favorite thing to wear? Pajamas 






Happy Birthday Crew Benjamin!! We love you so much!!