Tuesday, September 13, 2011

First Day of Preschool!

First Day of Preschool - Thursday, September 8, 2011


Even though I knew exactly when the first day of preschool would be...months to prepare...I found myself running around the night before like it was sprung on me at the last minute. I was definitely more nervous than Wyatt that he was going to Preschool. Making me think, "Who's first day of school is it?" Funny because he went into the classroom like he has done it everyday. I had hoped that our few visits to see his room and peek through the window would pay off and it did. Wyatt did fabulous...a few children had some separation anxiety, but it didn't phase him one bit as he found the table with the tools on it. Wyatt was so interested in all the toys that our presence was not need at all. Which is exactly what the teacher told us when she said, 'whenever you can make your exit...please do so.' A.K.A. Wyatt is doing great so you are free to go. I knew she was right because it has always been my practice to get him in and make my exit and his has always done great because he knows I will be "right back." Wyatt kissed us quickly and we found ourselves walking out of the room in slight bewilderment. Don't get me wrong I was ELATED that he took to school so well...answered prayers. Today was day two and we were early and had to wait to get into his room. He kept telling me, "I want to go in Mommy." Music to my ears. He ran in and began to play not even needing to say goodbye. Tonight as Ken was getting Wyatt ready for bed Wyatt told us he wanted to go back to school tomorrow. Now it just doesn't get better than that.

Hope you all are having a great week!

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

So long Summer...

Thank you for sticking with us even though I inadvertently took the summer off. Not sure I can redeem myself, but I thought a photo montage of our summer might help a little bit. So, it will be a little less commentary and MORE photos!

Here is our summer in a nutshell!


It was a steamy summer!

It was a summer of a few firsts...Wyatt took his first carousel ride at Brookfield Zoo. He wanted to ride the giraffe but someone got to him first. The seahorse turned out to be perfect!
We had a Knutson family musical!
Wyatt enjoyed his first lollipop during his first Pet Parade!

Father's Day 2011 - Kane County Cougars Game


Off to run the bases after the game.






Father & Son running the bases = Priceless




Home Improvement - not all homes have two handymen.

Have you heard? We put our condo on the market in July 2011. Click here if you are interested in a 3 bedroom condo.

Wyatt and his BFF Brutie!






A visit to Morton Arboretum in August 2011.


He will model for lollipops!





Ah, a boy's paradise: the treehouse.


Ginza Festival in oldtown Chicago.


We all were mesmerized by the talent.





Ken was dressed for the festival, but boys will be boys!



Playing at the park after the festival.




You would be crazy not to try the Starbuck's Cake Pops.


Sunday afternoon at the Knutson's






Wyatt before he was buckled in for his first bike ride - September 2011. Funny how the trailer only fits on Mommy's bike. LOL.


Coming soon: Potty Training and Preschool!