Jump Start, Week 1

I am using my writing of this week's post as a much needed break from writing my final paper for my World Religions class. I am on page 11, out of about 14, so I thought I would take this time to tell you all about Alex's first week of Jump Start!

This week has been devoted to getting used to his new classmates, his new teacher, and the new classroom. He has been figuring out his new boundaries that are coming with being a Kindergartner, and from what I hear, he is doing a marvelous job! While he has not taken part in all of the projects they have done, he still gives some a try, even if it is after everyone else has done theirs. This is a major step from where he was this time last year, where he wouldn't even give projects a chance!

Now this is the face of one satisfied Kindergartner!

Mrs. Harger, his Kindergarten teacher, has been doing a great job of allowing Alex the time to get to know her. He is comfortable being in the classroom with her, and I think that before too long, he will be comfortable with his whole new world. She has put up a lot of great pictures, and this is one of my favorites:

There was a time, not too long ago, that this kid would not even touch play dough. He didn't like the way it felt. Now look at him! Apparently becoming a Kindergartner has come with an upgrade in the virtue of Bravery. Most of this past week he has been picked up by Grandpa at school, which he has been a major fan of! I came to pick him up from their house on Friday, and Grandma told me that Grandpa didn't take her with that day to get Alex from school because Alex likes to ride in the truck so much!

This week, Daddy (Tony) starts his new job, so Alex will be getting used to a lot more time with him. And Alex definitely loves his Daddy time. Yesterday I had to work, and so while I was gone they shaved the cats. Poor kitties are dealing with fleas, and they have a strong dislike of the flea collars. Besides, dealing with the fleas this way, Alex can still play with them and we don't have to worry about him touching the collars. On Friday night, Alex wanted Fat Cat to sleep in bed with him, which he has never really wanted before. But, I told him Fat Cat had to sleep in his own bed. Even right now he is having a conversation with Fat Cat about Grandpa's house.

Well, I am afraid that my break time is over. I will leave you guys with a shorter post this week, since the last two weeks were so long. I hope that you all have a great week!