My big boy officially started preschool this week. Will someone please explain how Can-can became old enough to attend preschool?! We started off Tuesday morning by going to Daddy's office to say goodbye. When we got to the school he didn't even bat an eye! He stood patiently while I snapped a couple photos of him and then disappeared into the next 19+ years of his existence. 19 years... that's how long his school career is going to last, right? 1 year of preschool, 1 year of pre-K, 1 year of kindergarten, 12 years of grade school, 4 years of college. I'll bet once he sees the whole picture he'll regret not clinging to my leg and begging me not to leave him- then again, maybe he won't. His teacher's name is Miss Lisa and he's already telling me about his new friends. He mostly talks about "recess" but who could blame the kid? When he got back in the car later that day he said "Let's go to a restaurant for lunch." I let him choose and he chose the "Black Bear Diner" (not impressed) and Wes met us for his celebratory 1st day of preschool lunch. He seems so happy to have a change of scenery and it gives Crue and I time for just the two of us. I suppose it's a win-win for all involved.
Can also learned to ride his bike without training wheels this last week as well! That's right- 3 years old ... riding a two wheeler. Excuse me while I beam with pride! He's so adorable! Aside from swimming (which we're getting better at) everything you throw at the little guy he picks up with ease! It's amazing to watch. Uncle Wes, Daddy and I each took turns running behind him and in just a couple days he had it down! Amazing! Now he's even more of a maniac! He turns in circles, goes up and down curbs, flies over the speed bumps (a.k.a. "Bumpy Bumpies" as they're referred to in our house) and starts and stops with ease. He still gets a little ahead of himself and falls every now and then, but for the most part he's stellar! We had Subway the other day for lunch out on the front porch and then I let the boys ride their bikes for a bit. Well, Can got a little squirly for a second and took a fall and the first thing he said through his tears was "I'm never eating Subway again!" That's right Canyon... blame it on the Subway! I'll hear him yell "Bike rider Canyon coming through!" It's too funny!
