Tissues, Please

Pass the tissues, please.  Carter's first day of Kindergarten is tomorrow.  *sigh* When did he get old enough to go to Kindergarten?  Someone asked me over the weekend: I bet the last five years went fast, huh?  You parents know how fast it goes...  It's NUTS!!  Just the other day... my little boy really was a little boy.  And although he still loves to snuggle with me as an excuse to stay up later, he's growing up. I know that kids aren't supposed to stay little forever, but man, it's tough.

I have every intention of being "that mother" while taking pictures of him at school.  Just pray that I can at least hold it together until I get in the car...  :)

Graham Cracker House

I don't consider myself to be a very creative person, but I also think that I'm growing my own sense of creativity in my, uh, older years.

For instance, today, I had a blast helping Carter make his graham cracker house in preschool. (Have I mentioned how thankful I am that I work across the street from the preschool and in the same district?)

As "we" were making this house, my mind kept going in different directions, thinking of neat things that could be done. I had to remind myself that this was Carter's project, but I definitely see my hands all over the finished project. But, I'm certain Carter had fun making this house. In fact, he was so proud of "his" creation, he decided to leave it on my desk "so everyone can see it!" He should be proud - it turned out great. And some of it was even his idea!! :)

We started off with graham crackers, frosting, an empty milk carton, and lots of choices for decorations.

Then we added lots of candy, fun and love!

And voila!

Party On!

Today was Carter's first school party. I think he had fun. There are 9 boys in Carter's preschool class. There was a Superman, Buzz Lightyear, a couple of Transformers and a few others. Only one other Cowboy. Although, Carter isn't really a Cowboy, he's a Calf Roper.

I just popped across the street for a few pictures.

Carter shared his funnel cake with me. :)

Superman is Carter's buddy Landon, from church.

Miss Kim is a cute little Green Crayon. She helped spin Carter around for Pin-The-Nose-On-The-Pumpkin. How'd he do?

Pretty good, I'd say!

Be sure to check back next week for hopefully a complete post of Halloween weekend fun. I hope you all have a safe and Happy Halloween weekend!!