the sweetest thing

Thursday was The Mayor's last day of school. And although it isn't as bittersweet as it will be when he actually completes his first year of elementary school, it is still bittersweet. He only went 2 days a week for 4 hours each day, but he made lots of friends, learned a lot and changed so much. Even the pictures of him from the first day of school and the last day of school show how much The Mayor changed. The first day of school he was uncertain of what was coming, cried when we left him and had to be bribed for the first month just to go into his class. By the last day of school, he was jumping at the chance to go to school, couldn't wait to see his friends and play on the playground. Now we have summer to look forward to.

Within the past week, Love Bug and The Mayor have really started interacting with each other. Love Bug adores her brother. Last night, she followed him around the family room and kissed him no less than 25 times. And The Mayor is so protective of his sister. When she cries, he wants to comfort her and make sure she is ok. And finally...The Mayor is learning how to share! Just when I thought it would never happen he started doing it on his own. This morning he was playing with his Lightning McQueen car. And of course, because he had it Love Bug wanted it. She followed him around the playroom whining for that car. And he turned around and said "here you go" gave her the car and found a new toy to play with. My jaw almost hit the floor. He did this again 2 other times when she wanted a toy he was playing with. I just couldn't get over how sweet he was being. I would totally think he was buttering me up for something but since he is only 3 and doesn't know how to manipulate me like that (yet) I am just going to chalk it up to my boy being sweet.

We have just been enjoying a pretty lazy Saturday. D worked in the yard and I have been finishing up some chores around the house. Aunt Nat, Uncle Tom, Trey and Luke will be arriving tonight for a short weekend visit. We are thrilled, especially The Mayor, and are looking forward to some family time together.

first day of school

last day of school

napping together