First Day of the School Year 2013-2014

School is back in session!  Both kids are at Sardis Presbyterian, again this year.  Payton is in the 4 day "3's," with Ms. "M" (Missy) and Ms. Paige, and Griffin is in 3 day "2's," with Ms. Sandra and Ms. Leslie (Payton's teachers last year).  Since both kids attended camp at Sardis, all throughout the summer, the transition back was easy, and they were excited!  On the first day, Granby and I had a "meet and greet" with the teachers, parents, and all the kid's new friends.  It was a drop-in, from 10-11:30.  We saw some familiar faces, and some new ones.  I think both the kids will have an enriching year, and I can't wait to see what they learn!  They are getting SO big, and smart, and it's bittersweet for this momma! 

GRIFFIN

-Knows his ABC's

-Can spell his name (and Payton's, as well!)

-Knows his birthdate

-Counts to 20 and can recognize most numbers to 10

-Knows his colors
-Knows most of the days of the week

-Understands big vs little

-Knows left and right

-Speaking in 6-7 word sentences

-LOVES to "read" books to himself

-Is great at stacking blocks

-Lines his cars up in a row (see pic below)

-Likes to play catch

-Is in a big boy bed at Granby and Grumps (as of Day 1 of school)

-Has no interest in potty training (as of today)

-Uses his manners really well (and asks "May I be excused?" at the end of meals)

-And the kid is funny.  Always smiling (except in this pic, lol) & having fun.

PAYTON

-Knows her ABC's

-Is recognizing words in books

-Can spell, and is getting better at writing, her name

-Counted to 84 the other day, before getting bored and quitting (I had to help with her "10's")

-Can count to 100 by 10's
-Knows to call "911" if there is an emergency

-Loves to paint
-Colors, staying mostly in the lines

-Is figuring out cause and effect, and manipulation, to boot!

-Like all 3 year olds, asks "Why?" a million times a day

-I think she can count to ten in Spanish (thanks, Dora!)

-Can go to the bathroom by herself

-Uses her manners, mostly

-Follows directions very well at school...not so well at home
-VERY hard-headed (not sure where she gets that!)
-Has never met a stranger

-Knows how to work and navigate my iPhone really well (and can use Siri to find things)

-Likes riding her scooter, Plasma car, and bike, but is lazy on the bike (and wants to be pushed some)

-Is very nurturing to her baby dolls

-Likes to sing songs

-Loves to be silly and have fun!

Before School....

Seriously, the boy goes nowhere without a car in his hand!

               Here's the "Drop-In" at their school...

 

Coloring, with Ms. Leslie

Gluing, with Ms. M

Payton and her school boyfriend, Fynn...reunited after missing each other all summer

G fitting in with all the older kids

Griffin and Payton's friend, Cate...

Payton and Cate, who was in her class last year

Another exciting event this week...Griffin is in a big boy bed at Granby and Grump's house!  He's excited to tell everyone about it.

 

Payton wanted to sleep in with him...

He did it! Success! He slept in his bed and LOVED it!  Looks like we'll need to get a toddler bed for his room soon.  I just haven't wanted to "let go" of my last baby yet...He's getting so big.  Here's to a great school year, everyone!