But, its a new season full of fresh starts.
Cole started Jr. Kindergarten this week. He goes full days, Tuesdays, Thursdays and the occasional Friday. I'd be lying if I wasn't anxious for him. I don't think the boy has eaten lunch ever in his entire life without either myself, his dad or his Grandma looking after him. Over 1 year later, and we're STILL working on the potty training thing, so that's also a concern. Oh, and we were working with the speech pathologist this spring specifically getting Cole to use words to request things. BUT ... I remind myself that teachers everywhere deal tonnes of kids like Cole, some with more or less needs, every year all year long. They seem confident and so should I. So far he loves school, especially computer time.
This fall has also been the start of ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis) therapy for Cole. Dave and I are attending sessions for parents and Cole will be attending a group after school on Tuesdays. He did fantastic during his first session, especially considering it had also been his first full day at school. Needless to say he's one busy 4 year old.
Not to leave Kendall out, her and I are taking a Tall and Small gymnastics class every Thursday. The girl's got energy and definitely needs an outlet. If you ask her what her favourite part of gymnastics in she'll tell you the "trampoline!". Cole's first day of school was the longest the two siblings have been apart. Kendall likes to keep busy, so without her brother to play with, Mommy was quite in demand. Of course with only one child around that meant NO fighting and squabbling. I have to admit that was a huge treat.
Here are a few pictures of how Kendall spent her first day without her brother:
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| Making soup |
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| Colouring a picture |
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| Helping Mommy with the laundry |
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| Going for a walk |
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| Taking the babies for a slide |
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| Hanging out in the playhouse |
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| Quiet time |
