Today Jack is 4....I can't believe it has been 4 years already. We had a party with his friends over the weekend, ate, lots of cake and Jack opened tons of presents. Last night when we were talking about his birthday he said to me "I want to stay 3 forever, I like being 3". I feel the same way. Happy Birthday.
Yes, it was Jack's first day of Preschool Monday. I couldn't sleep the night before, worrying that he will be scared or sad, or that other kids will be mean to him. I worried about making friends and about him growing up. But I knew the day had to come.
There were some tears (from both of us) but on our way out we peeked in to see Jack playing and smiling....and that's all I could ask for. He even came home saying he loved school! I hope you all are having a great week, it's almost fall!!!!
Jack had a great 3rd birthday. We went to the pumpkin farm, and rode ponies, went through corn mazes, saw all kinds of animals, and even saw a pumpkin eating dinosaur. Jack also learned how to show 3 with his fingers.
I can't believe I have a 3 year old. I know it's said all the time, but I swear he was born just yesterday. Now I totally believe it when people say "enjoy it, it goes by fast". They weren't kidding.
I finally got to my video of his past year and thought I would share it with you. It's 5 minutes so feel free to watch only a bit, but I love looking back at the past year and all the fun times we had. He is the smartest, cutest, funniest little guy I've ever met, and I can't wait for many more years of fun.
Wow where have I been? I keep meaning to post but time if flying by! So we had Jack's 3rd birthday party at a farm! We had all his friends and family there to celebrate with us and everyone had a blast! They especially loved the Cars theme. Doesn't my little mechanic look so cute?!
I made cars cupcake toppers, cars water bottles and cars candy wrappers. A lot of work, but so cute!
The best part? On the way home Jack said "mama? Thank you for the birthday party". That made all the work and stress so worth it. I just can't believe my little guy is going to be 3 on Sunday.
I need to toughen up. I have always been a bit of a "softy"; crying at Hallmark commercials, love songs, and sobbing every time I watch the movie "Cars". But now I am realizing just how difficult it is to watch your child grow up and become independent.
Yes I want him to be his own person. I want him grow to be a friendly, well adjusted, independent, successful man. But I am learning quickly just how heartbreaking the process can be.
Sunday we went to the zoo. They have zoo lights there, and it's something we do every year. ( I even got engaged outside of zoo lights). After walking around and seeing the lights we took Jack to the train ride. Of course Jack had to go on it. I asked the man if I could ride with him, and he said "Nope, kids only". There was no way Jack would go on that thing without me, he always wants me to ride with him or go with him places. So I told Jack he had to ride alone and he replied "I go by myself, Mama". My husband and I both knew the minute that train moved he would be screaming like a little baby. But I walked him up to the yellow car, sat him down, gave him his George doll and watched.
He hugged Georgie tight, and off the train went. As the train went around the curve his head turned to make sure we were not too far away, but there was not one tear, cry, not even a frown! As the train came back around we waved to him all while he had the biggest smile on his face. That's how it went for the whole ride.
Did I have a smile on my face? Of course not, I was crying like a baby. Pathetic, maybe. But as my husband said, this was a big step for him. His first time not "needing" Mommy. Yes I was happy, especially when he got off and said "I ride train by myself!". But it did hurt just a bit in my heart seeing him grow a little more independent.
I can only imagine how I will be when he goes off to school.
