Back to school at night, night

Face washing. 

This is a 5 year old lesson mama. 

This one won't stay still long enough to get a clear pic, but what a difference from the last school night. He didn't take a single lesson out of the hands of another friend, he was using a lesson mat, and chose things he wanted to show us, all on his own. 

School has started

A full week of school ended successfully for these Bejos boys last week. A few tears from the little one but smiles and enthusiasm from the biggest boy.

And in even bigger news...the little one started walking! or at least taking a few tentative steps across the room. It is not yet his sole mode of transportation, but he is on his way.

Pre preschool

Guess who started school today?!

No tears upon drop off today, but I'm not sure Mr. Bejos will be quite so lucky tomorrow, since Bejos boy might remember that dad isn't staying. Wish him luck!

On Writing

Bejos boy is three. He is not yet writing, or reading, although he did bring home his first sound booklet, which made this Montessori mama beam with pride. In Montessori we teach kiddos the sounds letters make before we teach them the names of the letters...say what??
So instead of "mama, is this an S?" it's "is this a ssss?"

Today he came home with his first piece of writing. Dictated to a teacher, the words were prompted by the glued on picture of ocean water. We almost peed our pants laughing. It is so very bejos boy. This one is getting framed and will be a reminder of these early years.

Water. Some water is cold. Some motor boats are fast. There are whales. I like trees. These shoes are fast. And leaves. And letters. efg write the abc.

first day, last day

Yesterday was bejos boy's last day of school.
He had a great year, learning a whole lot, the least of which is an extensive vocabulary that surprises us almost every day. I can't even believe the difference when I look at these pictures.
And the hair! It has been a bit of concern for us, his thinning hair. It is however, coming back and I do hope he regains the head of hair he had as a two year old.

And now I start the role of "mother of two", alone with with my boys for summer days. With the amount of logistics it takes to get the boys in and out of the car I venture to say that we won't venture too far from home too often. The pool, the library, the park, but most likely not Target or the grocery store.
Happy Summer!

it's been busy here

My first week of school was exhausting to say the least.
So many names to learn.
So many new school rules and procedures.
Early hours. Late hours. 
I cannot wait to be six weeks into the school year and just feel settled.

Needless to say my personal life has gone a bit neglected (and so too this blog). Meals have been few and far between, the gym is a place I may not recognize anymore. Luckily I have been able to count on Mr. Bejos to keep things under control on the home front. He prepared the few meals I ate and tolerated my ridiculous roller coaster ride of emotions. But, most importantly, he was in the driver's seat for bejos boy's first days of school. Granted, it is pre preschool, but we were all a little emotional to say the least.