Back to school...

So we have begun a new school year, and a new sport for Riley.  This year he wanted to try football, but I was a bit discouraged when I found that most of the football options in the area were tackle.  I am not comfortable with a child so young playing tackler football, and many doctor's will caution parents that no child younger than 12 should be tackling due the damage the severe hits can cause to a growing brain.  Thankfully, Roanoke Parks and Recreation offered a flag football option.  Riley's team is The Jaguars (yes after the professional team), and even though there are only 8 kids on the team, they are still having a great time playing. I actually enjoy the smaller team because Riley is getting to play instead of sitting a bench.  I feel it helps him actually learn the game by applying the rules and strategies, instead of being expected to learn everything by watching from the sidelines (which is where little bugs like him usually get stuck).  He is really enjoying it, and is having a blast with his teammates.  His first game is going to be Sept. 7, and I could not be more proud to have him try a new interest!

Also on the homefront, Riley began his first day of third grade yesterday.  He was so excited to see his friends again, and enjoyed his new teacher Mrs. Muncey.  I was worried there was going to be an issue with transitioning, as this is time he has had a teacher, besides Mrs. Anderson, teach him.  Luckily, he did great, and had an excellent first day.  In other school news, Andre began his first day of Pre-K! Next year he will begin his journey in the "big kid" school, and this was his last year as my little toddler boy! I can't believe the time has gone so fast, it feels like the blink of an eye that he was born and first placed in my arms! He had an excellent first day in pre-K, surprisingly without a tantrum or uncomfortable incident.  He is actually behaving more in his Kinder-bear (kindergarten bear) class, than he ever did in his backpack. The extra lesson plans and increased curriculum seems to agree with his personality more, and he is now thriving at daycare! Brynn on the other hand, has had a more trying transition from the Teddy's to the Pooh's.  She normally loves going to the Pooh room, but now that she knows she will not be going back to the Teddy room, she can get very emotional.  She has become more insistent to hold my hand or have me sit with her before I leave.  I was very surprised by this as she is my laid back baby, who is never phased by a new situation.  This time she is the one struggling, so she is getting extra snuggles and lovin's to make up for the lowered confidence. I'm opitimistic that she is going to get more comfortable with her new surroundings this week, and hopefully I'm not wrong.  No matter the outcome, we are all enjoying the new schedules and the upcoming fall weather!

I will have to add the pictures later, as my computer does not want to show my latest downloads to me.