Finally Friday-5th Day of School

Happy Friday!!

Tanner was excited about today. His class was having a birthday party for his teacher and Shania (classmate). His teacher was baking them chocolate chip cookies and they were going to sing and have fun. But he said, I wasn't invited. Silly kid.

Today was the first of many friday's that daddy and mommy would take him and pick him up from school.  Daddy got to experience our morning routine, and how he gets out and goes into school all by hisself. Of course he was super duper excited when we picked him up.

After school mamma & daddy took Tanner to eat at McDonald's for having such a good week and being a big boy. Then we went to Walmart. He kept saying, im off for 2 days.

Not sure what he was doing but.... I LOVE this crazy kid SO much!

4th Day of School

This morning I was again a little worried. Tanner didn't give me any problems waking up. He did not want his mimi to leave for work, he was clinging on to her. He walked her out to her car, opened the door, kissed her bye, and closed the door. I was so worried that he wasn't going to let her go. Once I got him into the house, I tryed to get him to eat something but no luck. He didn't want to eat. He said his stomach was hurting. I tryed to tell him it was because he either needed to use the restroom or he was hungry. Shortly after that he was ready to get out the door. So, we got to the school a little early. We parked and waited til time. He told me he didn't want to go sit by the bowling pin in the gym. That's where they have to meet every morning to wait on their teacher and they say the Pledge of Allegiance in there as a group. I didn't say anything I just tryed to change the subject. Then the teachers came out and he got out of the car and went in the school with no problems. I watched him as he was walking in and his poor little face looked so scared. It breaks my heart.

When I picked Tanner up he came out in a good mood and very happy. Mrs. Baker told me they are having a party tomorrow since it's Friday. Tanner told me its Mrs. Baker and Shania's birthdays. He is very excited about it. On the ride home I asked him about his day of course. He said they got to play on the playground. A man was showing them about "mean mans", but he wasn't mean he was really nice. So I'm assuming they had a safety class. He said they got to make raccoon puppets today. He didn't get to finish his but the teacher said it was ok, he could finish it tomorrow. I asked him if anyone had gotten in trouble today. He said, I did. So, I asked him why. He said that he was standing in line and was playing with a airplane and didn't have his hands behind his back. But his best friend didn't tell on him, it's a secret. Funny kids!

School Day 3

Already half way threw the 1st week of school... Doesn't seem real sometimes.

This morning was a lot better then yesterday,thank goodness. It took him a little while to wake up and get going, but once he was dressed he was ready to go. I kinda thought he was going to give me problems about going, because he was asking me why he had to go to everyday. Then he had to call his Mimi this morning.

When I pulled up to the door and the lady helper got him out of the car he had a little scared look on his face. I got a worried, cause I was trying to let him go in by his self this morning. I watched out the window til I couldnt see him anymore. I did good, I didn't cry this time.

When I picked him up his teacher walked him to the car and the 1st thing out of his mouth is, "mom guess what? Those 2 boys were laughing at me cause I had a heart on my hand." Apparently the teacher stamped his hand with a heart because during story time he sat on the floor quiet for a whole 12 minutes. The boys were telling him that the heart was for girls. I guess the teacher told him it was ok, it could be for mommy. I asked Tanner, well didnt those 2 boys get a stamp? He said no they didnt want one. I had to explain to him that it was ok and that those boys were wrong. He did a good job by listening. I asked him, so what did you say to them when they were laughing? He told me he didn't say anything. I then told him, well if they do it again you just go tell the teacher and don't say anything to them.

Other then that he had a good day. He did tell me that he ate a corndog. I didn't understand at first, but then I remembered they were having pancakes on a stick which is a breakfast corndog. I asked him why he ate breakfast, he told me he wasn't eating. I had sent him with no money and told him to go straight to the gym. He said, my teacher was in there and she helped me get my food. I asked him how when he didnt have the money. He said he told the lady he didnt have money and she said it was ok, he didn't have to pay this time. So looks like i will be going to into the school to check on that in the morning.

Oh and he said they had a fire drill. ;) I am so happy he likes going to school.

Day 2 of Pre-K

This morning started out a little rough for momma. Tanner on the other hand was so good and acted very big. Even gave me a thumbs up. I had to go through a lot of trouble to be able to walk him to where he needed to be this morning. They expect us parents to just let them out of the car and they have to find their own way. Not this momma! For heaven's sake its only his 2nd day in a school he's not familiar with. I would have been worried to death that he would get lost or wouldn't be able to find his way around. I had to go to the office, sign in and show them my ID. They scan my ID and print out a photo copy badge for you wear around the school. I just didn't think it was fair to make him find his way in unfamiliar territory. They have to meet in the Gym every morning to do the Pledge and go over morning announcements. The teacher will pick them up from there. Well, the Gym is at the back of the school. You have to go threw the cafeteria to get to it. Thank goodness Tanners actual class room is directly across from the cafeteria.

Tanner has really been a very good sport about going to school without Mom & Dad. He has yet to say anything negative or that makes me think he doesn't want to go. He seems to really love it. I am so relieved and happy.

Some things Tanner talked about from his day:

~ A boy got in trouble at the playground because he "was messing with a beautiful tree."

~The teacher took them to the computer room to show them all the computers.

~They talked about ABC's

~He has a new friend named Josh

~Teacher gave him more gold coins, and he has to collect them

~Teacher gave him some smarties for paying attention

and that was it, he said he didn't want to tell me anymore.

From Mrs. Baker:

I was told that Tanner is doing very well and he behaves. ;)

1st Day of School

We have hit a Milestone today. 1st Day of school... yes you read it right. My son is now a Pre-K student at Palmer Elementary. Last Thursday we had "Meet the teacher" night. Tanner got to look around the school, and his classroom a little. He has an awesome teacher, Mrs. Baker. I was so relieved when I met her. She has a wonderful personality and seemed to interact great with the kids. I could tell by her looks and the way she talked to the kids that she is fun. Tanner didn't want to leave the school that night.

 

This morning when I woke him up he had a good attitude, got dressed, brushed his teeth/hair, took his vitamins and was ready to go. A little bitter sweet! We get to the school and he walks in with his little Batman backpack like he's done it before.

We walk him to the cafeteria and he eats cereal for breakfast. After breakfast we walk to his classroom. He puts his backpack away and Mrs. Baker takes our picture and then one of him by his-self for their name tags. He immediately finds a table with some block shapes and gets busy. He was ready to get the day started. Daddy snuck out first. So I tell his teacher by, then tell Tanner bye and that I will pick him up later. He was like "OK mom". LOL, I cant believe how big he is getting. So I went ahead and left while he was ok. I admit I did get down the hall and then turn around and peeked in his classroom to make sure he was still alright. All the while fighting back the tears. I get sit down in the car and Scooter is bawling. So then here comes my tears just a flowing. I finally had to tell him, ok we need to go home. 

So we get home and we both sit on the couch as quiet as can be, occasionally looking over at each other. Scooter eventually had to head to work, so I started updating family on how things were going. I eventually had to get busy around the house so I wasn't sitting there worrying my self to death. When the clock struck 10:30 I was anxiously running out the door to pick him up. I couldn't wait to see his face when I picked him up. 

We get in the car and he's telling me all about his day. How much fun he had. He said that they told everyone their names, Mrs. Baker gave them goodie bags, they went to the playground, and him and another kid helped the teacher pick up trash. Very relieved to hear how well it went. He even told me, "mom I didn't even cry or nothing". Makes a momma very very proud! As soon as we got settled in the car and on our way home he had to call his daddy and tell him everything. He is excited to go back tomorrow. YAY!



Tanner's 4th Birthday

11-6-10

Getzendaner Park

Toy Story 3 

For Tanners 4th birthday this year he had cupcakes, homemade strawberry ice cream, hot dogs, chips and drinks. Lots of friends and family came to celebrate with us. Tanner was busy busy busy that day.

3rd Birthday

11-7-9

Our house

Spongebob Theme

Tanner really enjoyed his birthday this year. He had all his "best friends" and our families there. They played out in the backyard. He had an awesome cake. I made rice crispie treats. 

2nd Birthday

11-8 -8

Getzendaner Park

John Deere Theme

Had a bounce house and of course the play-ground. Nonna got Tanner a Harley Davidson Scooter that he loves!! Ty got him his first camo jacket. Again he received so much good stuff. He was actually able to get into it all and realize what was going on. 

 

1st Birthday

11-3-7

Sis & D's House

"Cars" Theme

Received his 1st pair of wranglers and cowboy boots from Sis & D. Got his 1st four-wheeler from Aunt Trina. Tanner got so much stuff on his birthday, lots of clothes and toys!

Im back!!!!

OK y'all, I'm back..... Its been awhile since i've written on my blog. And i have a lot of updating to do. So this is me telling ya'll to be ready. LOL!