Jonas started Universal Pre-K last week, which means he is at the preschool at our church every weekday morning. I started to get sad a few weeks before school started because it hit me that I wouldn't have any more mornings with Jonas. I think it hit me how quickly this time with my kids passes and all of a sudden I could imagine him graduating from high school! I told myself that if it seemed too rough for either of us, I could always drop him back to 3 days a week. But a week and a half into it, I know I won't be doing that. He loves school and I love that he is doing so well there.
Two days after school started, look who learned to ride a bike without training wheels!
This video was taken the day after he learned. The evening before, we were hanging out at our church playground and I walked inside for about 5 minutes. Suddenly Ray and Jonas are coming to find me, telling me they have a surprise for me. When I walked outside, Jonas jumped on a bike, got a push from Ray, and started riding! He just learned how to do it on his first try a few minutes after I walked inside. Yep, they really do grow up too fast!
My baby is getting big too! She started going to a 2 year old play-group at the preschool this week. She was so excited to go! She put her backpack on and wore it like a badge of honor, like it identified her as a big girl. She even sat still for me to braid her hair in 2 french braids. When we got to her class, she marched right in without a moment's hesitation. I think it helps that her class meets in the same room where she has Sunday School every Sunday.
In adoption news, we are planning a fundraiser at the end of October. Since we have about $18,000 left of the estimated $32,000 to pay, we are going to have to think of creative ways to raise money. So, we're going to do an on-line auction right here on this blog. Right now I am working on gathering donations from family and friends. So far we have some great things- a painting, baby blankets and sweaters, jewelry, a photo shoot, etc. If you have an item that you would be willing to donate (and ship to the highest bidder), please send me an email- rlhammond3@gmail(dot)com. Otherwise, be watching for our auction to begin!
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