It's Been Too Long

Wow... It's been quite awhile since I have blogged on here.  Well, let's see what all has happened since my last blog here.  I have been pretty busy with my 2 boys.  Connor is almost through with kindergarten.  He has 2 more days of school left before he will be a 1st grader!!!!  He does not want to go to first grade.  He wants to stay with his teacher.  I have to admit, I love Mrs. Dixon.  She has been the best teacher and she knows how to handle him.  He is a talker and he has a loud voice.  And he really talks non-stop.  Seriously.  He has gotten into trouble more often at school for it.  He even has a special place to sit now... by the teacher's desk.  We all know when you have the special desk by the teacher, that you have taken it to another level.  Overall, he is well-behaved.  He just talks too much.  His daddy used to be a talker and had a special desk too.  I used to get into trouble for talking a lot too.  Soooo... it's in his genetics I guess? The talking a lot comes from both of us but the loudness comes from me.  My voice is loud and seems to carry also. 
Anyways, I was at a birthday party for one of Connor's classmates, and Mrs. Dixon was there.  She told me a story that I have to share.  They were talking about how school was halfway over and they will soon be going to the 1st grade.  She asked who all were excited and every kid except Connor raised their hand.  She asked him if he heard her and if he was excited about going to 1st grade next year.  He shook his head no and said "No... I don't want to go to first grade.  I want to stay here."  and she said "Well, Connor, you can't stay here.  You have to go on to the 1st grade so you can learn more.  Your friends will be going too." and Connor, bless his heart, had tears starting to form in his eyes.  He told her he did not want to go to 1st grade.  This is around the time we started to notice him getting in trouble more for talking and not taking time to do his work as well as normal.  One day, after talking to his teacher because of his behavior, I started asking Connor questions.  He then asked me "if i am quiet, will i go to 1st grade?"  Aha!!!  So that's the reason!!!  I talked to his teacher.  She set up a way to get Connor used to going to 1st grade.  She partnered up with another teacher who teaches 1st grade and they have been doing things to get Connor ready.  But he is still not ready.  Mrs. Dixon is so wonderful he never wants to leave.  We have only a few days to go until he has no choice.  

Summer is upon us.  The boys will be home with me all day long.  I love my boys but I am already dreading the "I'm bored... there's nothing to do...Corbin is touching me... Get Corbin out of my room..." etc.   I am looking into some preschools.  Corbin, bless his heart... he is the child that makes his momma go insane sometimes.  He is just one of those who needs to be kept busy at all times.  LOL  

So what to do this summer????  Camping.  Pool.  Swimming lessons.  Going to the beach.  I really need to check out Pinterest for some ideas.  LOL