Rowan Kai Brueschborn 9.9.2011 12:36pm
7lbs 1oz 20 inches
Sunday, November 06, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
First Day of School
Aidan started school on Wednesday at Riverside Elementary in Boise. It was not the tearful, 'my baby is growing up so fast', weepy-mom first day of school that so many of us picture. He was so excited, ready to go, couldn't wait to get there. I was so excited for him, glad he had such a good attitude, and couldn't wait to hear about his first day.
He is riding the van from his daycare to school in the mornings - his school starts at 9:15 - and one of his buddies from daycare is in his class. Above is a picture of Lincoln and Aidan at the school on the first morning. Another boy from daycare, Kenny, is also going to Riverside, but is in another teacher's class. Aidan was very happy to learn that they get a short recess and he will still get to see Kenny at school.
Since I wanted Aidan to get a feel for riding the van to and from school and having the daycare teachers pick him up and drop him off - I took him to daycare like normal and met them at the school for drop off and pick up. It was a little strange, but it worked. I got to see him into his classroom, help him find his name tag, and get settled and ready for the day. Many of the kiddos were crying and clinging to their parents, and Aidan was just so confident and ready to go. It made me feel great about all we have done to help him prepare for this day!
He told me all about his day on our way home and throughout the evening - about how they met the principal, the things that his teacher told them, music class, and all of the little bits and pieces he remembered. He is still telling me things about the first day as he thinks of them. He is interesting that way - if you grill him, he can't remember - if you let him come to you with stories to tell you about his day, he will spill it all in good time.
He had homework last night - had to fill out a worksheet about their first day of school. He was bummed he had to do homework - but once we started talking about the questions that it asked, he perked up a little. I had him write half of the answers and I wrote the other half - about 7 each! His favorite part of the worksheet was when it asked how he would feel tomorrow - and his answer was 'tired from doing all this homework'! Silly kid!
Today was the second day - and he was VERY excited to have been able to visit the school library. He told me about the library mouse, and how you have to be quiet, and that in January they will be able to check out books one at a time. He also shared that on the first day the music teacher said that if they got an angry tummy and had to throw up, that the trash can was the best place to do that. She said that if they tried to run to the bathroom, it would be too far and they would puke on the ground, and maybe some 6 year olds would walk by and say, "Ewwww, gross!" Random!
Anyhow - all this to say that elementary school and kindergarten seem to be as exciting to Aidan and Dylan and I remember it being for us. I can't wait to see how the year unfolds, and all the years to come as he learns and grows!
He is riding the van from his daycare to school in the mornings - his school starts at 9:15 - and one of his buddies from daycare is in his class. Above is a picture of Lincoln and Aidan at the school on the first morning. Another boy from daycare, Kenny, is also going to Riverside, but is in another teacher's class. Aidan was very happy to learn that they get a short recess and he will still get to see Kenny at school.
Since I wanted Aidan to get a feel for riding the van to and from school and having the daycare teachers pick him up and drop him off - I took him to daycare like normal and met them at the school for drop off and pick up. It was a little strange, but it worked. I got to see him into his classroom, help him find his name tag, and get settled and ready for the day. Many of the kiddos were crying and clinging to their parents, and Aidan was just so confident and ready to go. It made me feel great about all we have done to help him prepare for this day!
He told me all about his day on our way home and throughout the evening - about how they met the principal, the things that his teacher told them, music class, and all of the little bits and pieces he remembered. He is still telling me things about the first day as he thinks of them. He is interesting that way - if you grill him, he can't remember - if you let him come to you with stories to tell you about his day, he will spill it all in good time.
He had homework last night - had to fill out a worksheet about their first day of school. He was bummed he had to do homework - but once we started talking about the questions that it asked, he perked up a little. I had him write half of the answers and I wrote the other half - about 7 each! His favorite part of the worksheet was when it asked how he would feel tomorrow - and his answer was 'tired from doing all this homework'! Silly kid!
Today was the second day - and he was VERY excited to have been able to visit the school library. He told me about the library mouse, and how you have to be quiet, and that in January they will be able to check out books one at a time. He also shared that on the first day the music teacher said that if they got an angry tummy and had to throw up, that the trash can was the best place to do that. She said that if they tried to run to the bathroom, it would be too far and they would puke on the ground, and maybe some 6 year olds would walk by and say, "Ewwww, gross!" Random!
Anyhow - all this to say that elementary school and kindergarten seem to be as exciting to Aidan and Dylan and I remember it being for us. I can't wait to see how the year unfolds, and all the years to come as he learns and grows!
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Greenbelt
It was a balmy 60 degrees here in Boise yesterday ( quite warm for February), Aidan and I made good use of it.
He could probably do without the training wheels, but I am trying to get his endurance, speed and confidence up so we can all be on bikes by this summer ( and not going at a snail's pace)
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Air and Space Museum
While we were visiting the Chambers family - Linds and I took the boys to the air and space museum. Cieran had seen it all before so he knew what to expect but Aidan was AMAZED. He was so excited to see the space shuttles, airplanes, the skylab, and exhibits about the planets. While we didn't get to stay as long as Aidan would have liked, we got a good feel for it and know we would like to go back. Once we got home Aidan was so interested on space and wanted to know more - so we have been checking space books out at the library. I hope he continues this love of learning!
Thanksgiving with the Chambers Family
Dylan was unable to accompany us on our first trip to John and Lindsey's place in Maryland due to work. But Aidan and I decided to go anyway. We owe the Chambers clan about 10 visits before we are even, but it was a start. Aidan and Cieran had a blast hanging out together - the weather was so warm (especially compared to Idaho's blizzard and single digit temps) and we took lots of walks around the lake. The boys played on the swings and had a great time together. Aidan was infatuated with Ceinwyn and enjoyed her company as well. Linds and I did a lot of shopping, sewing, and talking which was great. Thanksgiving dinner was shared with some friends who were wonderful. By the time we left the boys were doing a fair amount of arguing and bickering - so it must have been time - but the next morning Aidan told me he missed playing with Cieran! I miss them too buddy - lets get back there soon!
Sicko
Aidan spent several days in September and october with a fever and home on the couch. The days I took him to the doctor he was fine - the days I sent him to daycare he ended up with a fever and felt poorly. Of course this was also the time that Dylan was on the east coast for work trips - such is the life! He has been well since then - but boy is he a sad sack when he is sick! Here is photographic evidence.
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