My Date with my Soon-To-Be Kindergartner

I rarely get one on one time with Connor but really enjoy the times I do.  Since kindergarten is upon us, I decided to take my little man out on a date.  I kept everything a secret so it was fun watching his face and reaction to the new things.  First stop, Kerby Lane Cafe for pancakes!  Luckily for us, the special of the day was s'mores pancakes so that's just what we both ordered!

It was so nice to sit and have a conversation with him without any distractions or me having to referee!  He kept saying how much he liked our date!  After that, it was onto Main Event to play some video games. His favorites were anything with guns!!!  I think Daddy will have a hunting partner in the near future!

 And here's what my $20 bought him!!

After that, we ran a quick errand to the mall then onto pick up little brother.  We both had such a great time.  Connor kept telling me how much he loves me.  Oh, why can't they stay this little?!?

I sent Reid to the Y, where he had a fun morning as well!

I've been pretty emotional about Connor starting Kindergarten.  I know he will do great and is more than ready!  This time more than ever I feel SO blessed to be a stay at home mom.  I am forever grateful to my hard working husband who works long, hard days so that I get to be with these boys all day, every day.  I truly have my dream job.  And I know this next chapter will be exciting but it's still hard letting him grow up.  I found this poem and I'm sure i will be thinking this over and over on his first day:

I wonder what you're doing right now,

And if everyone is treating you kind.

I hope there is a special person,

A nice friend that you can find.

I wonder if the teacher knows

Just how special you are to me.

And if the brightness of your heart

Is something she can see.

I wonder if you are thinking about me,

And if you need a hug.

I already miss the sound of your voice,

And how you give my leg a tug.

I wonder if you could possibly understand

How hard it is for me to let you grow.

On this day know that my heart breaks

For this is the first step in letting my baby go.